Kyrgyzstan festival spotlights how people-land relationship shapes human identity, defines culture
BISHKEK: A festival in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, has showcased a range of works that explored the relationship between people and the land, and how this relationship shapes human identity and culture was held “Nomad 2023 – A Living Land” festival held over three days by the in University of Central Asia in Naryn, 315 kilometers south […]
Aestheticizing everyday life through culture, heritage
FUJAIRAH: Sitting by the sprawling beach in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, I enjoyed watching the light waves gently going in and out at regular intervals. Immersed in peace and serenity of the beach in the Sea of Oman, it was difficult to imagine that the Strait of Hormuz, the site of repeated tense […]
At Al Bader Festival, brush, qalam produce graceful Sini calligraphy
FUJAIRAH: The first participation of Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang, a renowned Chinese master of Arabic calligraphy, at Al Bader festival in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates brought him a combination of elated feelings, happy impressions and wishes to be part of the festival next year. “This is my maiden participation in Al […]
Fujairah: A trailblazer for women’s empowerment
FUJAIRAH: The picture says it all. At the awarding ceremony of Al Bader Festival in Fujairah, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi honored the committee that oversaw the event and made sure it was impeccable. The number of women who went on stage for the honor was more than double of the men. The […]
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor included in World Heritage List
By Kuban Andymen ASHGABAT: Historical sites along the “Silk Road: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor” route have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made at the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenportal.tm reports. The transnational serial nomination “Silk Road: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor” includes 31 monuments located in […]
Saudi Arabia, UNESCO launch “Dive into Heritage” to promote, conserve World Heritage sites
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and UNESCO have highlighted the “Dive into Heritage” initiative that will leverage digital technologies to explore and conserve UNESCO World Heritage sites and their related intangible heritage. In the “Dive into Heritage”, the team has developed an online platform that will create unique ways to digitally experience World Heritage. The platform harnesses […]
How much sacrifice does it take to become an artist?
FUJAIRAH: How much sacrifice does it take to become an ebru artist? Ask Maryam Al Tamimi, the ebru art artist, and she will respond with a large contagious smile and “A lot! But it is worth it.” Maryam was a student at a university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She attended her classes regularly, […]
Gagok concert held to celebrate Composer Lee An-Sam, U.N. International Day of Peace
By Seok-Jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association SEOUL: The 8th Dolce Concert took place at the Yun Bong Gil Memorial Hall in southern Seoul, Korea on September 12, 2023 to mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of Korean composer Lee An-sam. The concert, which was organized by Dolce Classic, was also held to […]
Global Literary Actions for Free Africa by World Poetry Movement
By WPM Correspondent CAIRO: For centuries, the African continent has suffered from the slave trade and colonialism, and it still suffering from the absence of democracy and civil wars, and today it is going through an ordeal of military coups and environmental disasters; a scene that requires word guardians to move. Our world is experiencing […]
Kyrgyz-Kazakh production nominated for ‘Best Asian TV Series’ at Busan Film Festival
BISHKEK: ‘The Black Yard’, a joint Kyrgyz-Kazakh TV series, has been nominated in the Asia Content Awards and Global OTT Awards 2023 – “Best Asian TV series” at Busan International Film Festival. Busan’s awards to recognise streaming and TV content, now known as the Asia Content Awards and Global OTT Awards, has recently joined forces […]
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