“Tug of War” joins UNESCO’s intangible heritage list
The traditional game of “Tug of War” was recently added to UNESCO’s international intangible heritage list. The decision was made during the meeting the intangible heritage committee of UNESCO held in Namibia on Wednesday 2nd December. It’s worthy to mention that four Asian countries: South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Philippines, applied together to ask for this […]
Geoje International Photo Festival: Photographers community gathers in Geoje Island
November 27 marked my first visit to Geoje Island, the second largest island in Korea. The reason was quite simple and interesting. My photographs had been selected as part of the first Geoje International Photo Festival and I was also on assignment to cover the festival. The two-day journey to the so-called ‘Sin City’ of […]
International festival of visually impaired musicians in Tunisia
Starting on Thursday 3rd December and until Saturday 5th December, the first round for the International Festival for Blind Musicians will be held in Tunisia’s capital, Tunis. The festival chose for its first round to honor one of the icons of the Arab music, the late Sheikh Imam. This festival, the first of its kind in […]
UAE celebrates its 44th National Day in Seoul’s Silla Hotel
In it’s celebration of it’s National Day, UAE chose Silla Hotel to host that memorable event. Abdallah Khalfan Matar Al-Ramethy, United Arab Emirates’s ambassador in South Korea, celebrates the 44th National day of the United Arab Emirates, in the presence of notable figures of politicians and ambassadors. In the picture, he’s seen pushing the wheelchair […]
PSY comes back with double hits, Daddy and Bell Bottoms
On 1 December 2015, PSY released his 7th complete album titled “Chiljip PSY-da”, which he has been promoting for the past weeks. He released the two title track “Daddy” which features fellow YG artist, CL; and “Napal Baji” or as it’s known, Bell Bottoms. In a matter of hours, the two music videos of the […]
Korea’s World Food Expo 2015: Halal, wine, and egg festivals
The annual celebration of food in Korea was held in KINTEX building in Illsan, running from 27 to 29 November. The food expo activities varied between the egg festival, which featured a wide range of egg products, “Chimk Festival” or as it’s famously known, the chicken and beer festival, one of the most beloved Korean meals, wine […]
Iran’s famous orchestra barred from performance over female musicians
A high-profile performance in Iran by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra was cancelled at the last minute because it was due to feature female musicians. The orchestra conductor Ali Rahbari said on Sunday he was told 15 minutes before the orchestra was scheduled to play at a major sporting event that they could not. “The chairs […]
It must definitely be more Fun in the Philippines
Korea has an abundance of embassies, representing more than 100 countries in the world. Living in Korea, I have observed a large number of travelers looking for experiences come to Korea, an interestingly unique cultural hub that it is, while many Koreans go out to experience other countries, be it for culture or vacation or […]
Biggest legal TV drama in the UAE chooses its cast
Image Nation, one of the region’s leading media and entertainment companies, has announced the cast for its upcoming legal drama Justice (Qalb Al Adalah). Emirati actors Fatima Al Taei, a star of Iftah Yah SimSim, and Mansoor Al Feeli (Zinzana) have been cast in the leading roles. They are joined by a host of actors […]
Emirati thriller “Zinzana” to hit theaters across Middle East
Audiences across the Middle East will get a chance to see Image Nation’s highly anticipated local feature film, Zinzana, in cinemas from December 10. Produced by Image Nation, one of the leading entertainment and media companies in the Middle East, and directed by Emirati filmmaker Majid Al Ansari, the film will have its UAE premiere at […]
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