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Culture Lives In Thamel

The Rising Nepal ·

In the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel has become a symbol of Nepal’s tourism, buzzing with hotels, cafés, souvenir shops, and music. But beneath this commercial face lies a vibrant world of intangible cultural heritage, which continues to shape the...

Cultural ‘Tadka’ drives India’s most effective ads in 2025

Campaign India · July 11, 2025

If dal-chawal is comfort food for millions across India, then cultural resonance is its advertising equivalent. That is the central truth Kantar unearthed from analysing over 12,000 creative executions globally in 2024—including 1,350 from India....

Culture Tips, Weekend of July 11

Radio Slovakia International ·

Current culture tips from around Slovakia and the world. Slovak Philharmonic returns to Český Krumlov after 25 years On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Slovak Philharmonic, conducted by Daniel Raiskin, will perform at the 34th Krumlov Festival on the...

Culture and the arts at the heart of our communities

The Malta Independent ·

We launched RETOLD - an unprecedented initiative which brings back to Malta leading international art and design projects, by Maltese artists and creatives, which made Malta proud abroad. This is an intrinsic part of my Ministry's and the...

‘Culture never formed where selectors explain to players’

Daily Star · July 11, 2025

"As long as [Mehidy Hasan] Miraz is playing, Mosaddek [Hossain] doesn't stand a chance." That explosive remark by chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu sparked a firestorm, casting fresh scrutiny on the national team's selection process. But how...

Culture, community connection a focus of Cloncurry NAIDOC Week celebrations

The North West Star · July 11, 2025

The Mitakoodi Elders Council extends gratitude to all sponsors, the Cloncurry Shire Council, NIAA, AIDWRA, Wesley LifeForce, Cloncurry 4WD Services, Curry Diesel and Machinery, and all community volunteers.

Culture War Kryptonite: Dean Cain Slams James Gunn's 'Woke' Superman Immigrant Story

Epicstream - North Carolina ·

Former Superman actor Dean Cain offered his hot take on James Gunn's vision for the new Superman movie. There has been an online discourse regarding Gunn's recent comments on framing the new DCU movie as an "immigrant story," similar to how the...

Culture & Lifestyle

The Messenger ·

Georgian director Mariam Bitsadze, currently studying in the joint Master's program of ECAL (Lausanne) and HEAD (Geneva), has been selected for the Film Foundry section of the Locarno Film Festival with her short film Sous la table, a program...

Belize Launches National Roadmap to Boost Creative and Cultural Sectors

Love FM · July 11, 2025

The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), through its Institute of Creative Arts (ICA), has officially launched the National Strategy and Roadmap for the Cultural and Creative Sector – Belize (NSAR-CCS). This initiative, funded by...

Edinburgh to host Chinese Culture Week 2025

China Daily ·

Poster of Chinese Culture Week 2025 [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese Culture Week 2025, a nonprofit international platform for contemporary Chinese arts and cross-cultural exchanges, is set to be held in Edinburgh from Aug 1 to 10....

India News | Arunachal Minister Holds Meetings with Centre for Tourism, Cultural Projects, Welfare Schemes

Latestly · July 11, 2025

Itanagar, Jul 11 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul held a series of meetings with union ministers in Delhi to accelerate key development projects focused on culture, tourism, and welfare schemes in the...

A shared culture is a shared renaissance

Philippine Asian News Today · July 11, 2025

Poverty in the Philippines and Mexico stems from colonial legacies, yet cultural resilience offers pathways for transformation and community support. By Rosette Correa From Manila’s sprawling barangays to Mexico City’s colonias populares, poverty...

Kattappa, Baahubali and the pop culture storm Prabhas's iconic film created

India Today · July 11, 2025

It’s been 10 years since ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ hit the big screens - and let's be honest, Indian cinema hasn't been the same since. SS Rajamouli didn’t just deliver a magnum opus; he dropped a cultural nuke. With Prabhas’ demi-god screen...

PIONEER, PATRIOT, CULTURAL ICON: HOA REMEMBERS HON. EILEENE PARSONS, OBE

284 Media BVI · July 10, 2025

The British Virgin Islands House of Assembly came together for a solemn yet celebratory sitting last week to honour the life and legacy of Hon. Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE, a pioneering political leader, cultural matriarch, and territorial icon who...

Korea’s Wellness Boom: How Massage and Spa Culture Are Shaping Urban Life in 2025

Timed Media Mw · July 9, 2025

South Korea’s wellness industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with massage and spa services becoming a central part of daily urban life. This shift isn’t just about luxury—it reflects a cultural transformation. Long work...

Nigeria is reclaiming its cultural power

Business Ghana ·

A powerful cultural renaissance is underway in Nigeria, where communities are reclaiming their heritage and reimagining their future with confidence and clarity. Long known for its vibrant artistic traditions and dynamic creative industries, the...

Peru recovers valuable Moche culture necklace seized in Italy

Andina · July 11, 2025

Featuring nine ancient "piruros" and circular motifs, the artifact had been seized in the city of Udine. The recovery, carried out by the Udine Unit of Italy's Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage (CCTPC), is the result of...

Community backs culture in Aurora Cultural Centre’s 2025-2026 season

The Auroran · July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025 · 0 Comments From the British Invasion, to Caribbean beats, to a splash of famed children’s author Robert Munsch, the Aurora Cultural Centre is offering something for everyone in its upcoming performing arts season – and they’re...

Sozopol Transforms into Bulgaria’s Cultural Heartbeat with Apollonia Arts Festival 2025

Novinite ·

Sozopol is once again set to become Bulgaria’s summer cultural hub as the Apollonia Arts Festival returns this year from August 28 to September 6. The event promises a vibrant lineup of music, theater, literature, cinema, and fine arts, showcasing...

25th Anniversary: NDDC Hosts Arts, Culture Parade in Rivers

This Day · July 11, 2025

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as part of activities marking its 25th anniversary celebration, yesterday, held an arts and culture parade along the major streets of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State...