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Culture as Zim’s antidote to crisis
Southern Eye
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa RECENTLY, President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed nearly 100 000 people at Rusununguko Clinic grounds in Chiredzi and declared that "culture is the unshakable cornerstone of sustainable development”. This should not be...
Historic cinema ‘Picture House’ demolished, marking end of Peshawar’s film culture
The Nation
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June 2, 2025
PESHAWAR - The historic Picture House Cinema in Peshawar has been demolished, marking the symbolic end of the city’s once-thriving cinema culture. Located near the iconic Qissa Khwani Bazaar, the Picture House had long been considered a cultural...
Telangana Formation Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi Extend Greetings to People on Statehood Day, Highlights State’s Rich Cultural Heritage and Vibrant Modern Ecosystem
Latestly
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June 2, 2025
New Delhi, June 2: President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in extending greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day, highlighting the state's rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern ecosystem. "Warm greetings to the people of Telangana...
Vietnamese food, culture introduced at int'l bazaar in Brazil
VietnamPlus
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June 2, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil participated in the 2025 International Food and Culture Bazaar on May 31, an annual event organised by the diplomatic corps at the Brasília Art Museum. This year's event brought together more than 33...
Liberia: Oak Tree Academy Celebrates African Day with Culture, Language, and Pride
Front Page Africa
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June 2, 2025
Monrovia – Oak Tree Academy came alive with vibrant colors, traditional rhythms, and cultural pride as the school hosted its annual African Day celebration, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the continent’s heritage. By Jaheim Tumu During the...
Nature and culture of Central Highlands shine in beauty queen’s music video
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Việt Nam’s Central Highlands region are beautifully captured in a newly released music video (MV) from H'Hen Niê, Miss Universe Vietnam 2017. Set against the stunning backdrop of...
Gonjaland Youth Association pledges to tackle youth unemployment, cultural decline and poverty
GhanaWeb
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June 2, 2025
The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) has pledged to tackle the pressing challenges of youth unemployment, cultural erosion, and widespread poverty in the Savannah Region with bold and targeted action. President of the Association, Al-Hassan Baba...
Korean Cultural Center launches short film competition; trip to Busan awaits winner
Philstar
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June 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Good news for film students who are constantly on the lookout for short film competitions to join and possibly practice making videos using newly "discovered" techniques! The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) is...
Fashion acts as cross-cultural bridge, attracts tourists
Antara
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June 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana emphasized that fashion events are not merely about clothing but also serve to introduce Indonesia’s diverse cultures, making them an appealing attraction for tourists. “Fashion is more...
Feature: Vietnam's traditional tailoring village weaves cultural heritage into economic growth
Xinhua News Agency
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HANOI, June 2 (Xinhua) -- As early morning sunlight spreads across the rice fields of Trach Xa village on Hanoi's outskirts, the sound of sewing machines signals not just a centuries-old tradition, but also a new path toward prosperity. In 2024,...
Culture Shock: From Chattooga County to the Ivy League
AllOnGeorgia
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June 1, 2025
The first three times I ever stepped onto Yale’s campus it was pouring rain. The first time, we were driving through Connecticut to get to Boston in the winter of my junior year. It was the week before Christmas, so the campus was quiet and cool,...
Hyundai Card Becomes First in Asia to Achieve UL Solutions Healthy Building Verifications for Cultural and Leisure Facilities
The AI Journal
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June 1, 2025
Four iconic Hyundai Card structures earn the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark, demonstrating Hyundai Card’s commitment to creating healthier and more sustainable indoor environments for employees and guests. NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UL...
Cultural crossover with vertical short films
China Daily
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The cast and crew of the short vertical film The Bigshot Is My Ex-Wife pose for a group photo during filming in New York on June 19, 2024. [Photo provided to China Daily] For Western audiences, a nosebleed does not signal that someone is falling...
Our macho culture doesn’t save lives
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 2, 2025
We need to learn what to watch for… and to help if we can. One of the saddest things which are said after a suicide of a friend or a family member is: “But I didn’t know anything was wrong…” That’s why Lino Muller has made it his mission in life...
The rise of a new work culture in Japan
Japan Times
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June 2, 2025
In line with Japan’s annual hiring calendar, Seria Ganeko began job hunting during the tail end of her third year in college. Having been raised and educated on the southern island of Okinawa, she wanted to get out of her comfort zone and...
Onsen@Sankamphaeng Lights Up the Night – A Soothing Spectacle of Wellness, Art, and Culture near Chiang Mai
Pattaya Mail
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June 1, 2025
Steam, light, and tradition come together at Onsen@Sankamphaeng—where glowing hot springs, cultural shows, and wellness experiences await just 40 minutes from Chiang Mai. Onsen@Sankamphaeng Lights Up the Night – A Soothing Spectacle of Wellness,...
Eru Hiko-Tahuri on Māori Identity, Atheism, and Cultural Leadership
The Good Men Project - California
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June 1, 2025
Eru Hiko-Tahuri is a New Zealand-based author, broadcaster, and cultural commentator of Ngāti Kahungunu descent. He is best known for his memoir Māori Boy Atheist, in which he recounts his personal journey from religious upbringing to atheism,...
Beaver State Comic Con brings pop culture fun to Central Oregon
KTVZ - Oregon
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June 2, 2025
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The annual pop culture event, Beaver State Comic Con, made a return to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. The convention kicked off Saturday with a special appearance from Jerry Mathers, best known as Theodore “Beaver”...
Designing for many Indias: Canva’s cultural playbook for its 4th-largest market
Afaqs
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In a nation where creative expression of festivals and special occasions varies dramatically from state to state, Canva has found itself managing what might be the world's most colourful design challenge. India has emerged as Canva's...
Merchantwise launches DOOM: The Dark Ages tees with Culture Kings
Mumbrella
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June 1, 2025
To mark the Australian release of Doom: The Dark Ages, Merchantwise brokered a deal with software publisher Bethesda “for a collection of licensed tees” that are available at Culture Kings. The announcement: Merchantwise is unleashing an exclusive...