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Society
17 rare Aldabra hatchlings on display at Japan zoo
Shizuoka: A zoo in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka has put 17 Aldabra giant tortoise hatchlings on display following the success of the first natural breeding of the rare species in the country. Last week, a zookeeper noticed hatchlings in an area where a mother tortoise had previously laid…
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Culture
Busan film festival to screen film classics to mark centennial of Korean cinema
Seoul: This year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will screen 10 masterpieces by renowned Korean directors to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Korean cinema, organizers said Saturday. The special screening program will be held under the name “The 100 Year History of Korean Cinema, 10 Great Korean Films” during…
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Culture
Korea, Japan, China forge joint vision for cultural cooperation despite growing diplomatic tension
Seoul: The culture ministers of South Korea, Japan and China signed an agreement Friday that lays out a 10-year vision for their trilateral cooperation on the culture front, a rare consensus that came amid escalating diplomatic and trade rows between Seoul and Tokyo. The “Incheon Declaration” was signed by…
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Culture
K-pop stars break out of glossy idol image with musical roles
Seoul: At the height of his K-pop career this week, Hwang Min-hyun, a member of five-piece boy band NU’EST, launched a new show business career which his fans scarcely expected. The 24-year-old Hwang appeared to his fans in his first acting role in the famous musical, “Marie Antoinette,” as…
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Politics
South Korean, Japanese culture ministers seek way out of worsening diplomatic ties
Seoul: The culture ministers of South Korea and Japan discussed bilateral cooperation on the cultural front Thursday in their meeting held amid escalating trade and diplomatic rows between their countries. The meeting between Culture Minister Park Yang-woo and his Japanese counterpart, Masahiko Shibayama, held at a convention center in…
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Culture
Even away from music scene for break, BTS makes buzz
Seoul: Off to its first-ever official break in its sensational seven-year career, K-pop super band BTS is away from the public eye, but the presence of its members’ surprise internet feeds and release of a special photo album continues to make the world music scene abuzz with the beloved…
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Culture
In Sri Lanka, prison turned into a cultural center
Kandy: Once a maximum-security prison over 13 acres making it the second largest in Sri Lanka, Bogambara Prison is being transformed into the Bogambara Cultural Park featuring an open air theater, studio for traditional arts and crafts, a tourist information center and multiple recreational areas. Phase I of the…
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Islamic Tourism gives positive perspectives about Islam in Malaysia
By Norila Daud Senior Vice President of AJA Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is ready to welcome millions of international tourists in the Visit Malaysia Year 2020 which is very near the corner. The country with a population of over 32.6 million people is also known as an Islamic nation as…
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Culture
South Korea’s BTS pick up two trophies at annual MTV music awards
Seoul: Proving its massive success on the American pop scene once again, K-pop boy band BTS has picked up two trophies at the annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held in New Jersey, USA. The septet won in two categories – best group and K-pop – out of the…
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Culture
International Lion Dance Festival in Vietnam to feature 30 teams
Hanoi: Teams from China, Taiwan (China), Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and Vietnam are set to participate in the International Lion, Dragon and Unicorn Dance Festival. The festival, from August 30 to September 2, will be held in the central city of Da Nang. Vietnam will feature 24 teams. According…
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