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Aligarh Aligarh Muslim University will celebrate Sir Syed's Day with traditional fervor and gaiety on October 17th. The celebrations will take place after a hiatus of nearly two years. For the past two years, due to the pandemic,…

Artists write Chinese calligraphy during a themed exhibition in New York, the United States, Sept. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)It is hoped that the exhibition will attract artists from different racial backgrounds, strengthen Sino-American…

Visitors look at exhibits at the Chinese Capital Museum in Beijing on May 1, 2020. Beijing had 204 museums, including 18 first-class, as of the end of 2021, ranking first in China and one…

If you start trying to unravel your family history, you never know where you'll end up or what you'll end up discovering. Hong Kong-born playwright and PhD student Cynthia Lam knows this all too well – she spent…

Recipes for success: the Michelin-starred chef of the Trèsind Studio in Dubai talks about simplicity and harmony DUBAI: Things could have turned out very differently for celebrity Indian chef Himanshu Saini, who runs the kitchen at…

JPS Gallery is pleased to present to you Nowhere —> Now here, an influential group exhibition featuring three Japanese artists, including Arashi M, MOMO YAMA and Shintaro Inoue, whose works pay homage to the enduring attractiveness of…

Azza Fahmy Jewelery, the Egyptian house associated with luxurious and handcrafted jewellery, launches Wonders of Nature: Reimagined. The beautifully crafted new jewelry is clearly in-house style. They are rich in exotic and historical…

A family dressed in Chinese-style clothing Photo: VCGIn the streets of Chinese cities, we see more and more young people wearing clothes with "neo-Chinese elements". This style of combining modern and traditional clothing like qipao or…

Jhe shimmering torus-shaped museum of the future in Dubai is covered in Arabic calligraphy and is supported not by the traditional columns but by a steel beam, with a facade of 1,024 steel panels. The…

George Ian "Taipan" Lucero (front) shares the background and purpose of his CalligraFilipino project and the value of Baybayin in today's Filipino society. CONTRIBUTED WASHINGTON, DC – Baybayin calligrapher-artist George Ian “Taipan”…

The studio of mid-century sculptor Isamu Noguchi, located directly across from his eponymous museum in Long Island City, New York, will soon be open to the public after a $4.5 million restoration and renovation effort supported by the New…

A child practices Chinese calligraphy in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. Photo: CIChinese calligraphy: transforming a means of communication into an art form Calligraphy is the traditional art of writing Chinese characters and…

the ethereal "Portraits of Ao Dai" by Chiron Duong Vietnamese artist Chiron Duong translates the vibrancy of traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai costume into an ethereal style photo series of female figures. Through 'Portraits of Ao Dai', the…

DRESDEN, TENN (WNBJ)-Meet Mika, she is a 14 year old Japanese girl who spent a month of her summer in America on a 4-H international exchange program from Tennessee. Mika stayed with the Holt family on their farm in Dresden for about three…

ASHEVILLE, SC — The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is no longer the new kid in school. It's established, sells like gangbusters, and is still praised by everyone here at Autoblog — Editor John Snyder even bought one last year. This 2023…

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RIYADH: Sitting on the upper level of LocoSonix, a Riyadh-based skate shop, Saudi skateboarder Shareef Masarani is approached by a young girl. The mix of excitement and shyness overwhelms her expressions as she presents a board she…

A series of summer nighttime events at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History showcases Oregon's rich diversity of artists and cultural practices.Oregon Cultural Nights are held Thursday nights at 6 p.m. outside in the museum courtyard…

The late Kim Tae-gyun works on a piece of traditional calligraphy as his wife, Rhie Myin-zha, looks on at their home in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang province, on June 22. He died on July 19. Photo © Hyungwon KangCivilizations are judged…

By JOHANNESBURG (AA) - A Turkish cultural center in South Africa announced on Thursday that it will begin teaching traditional Turkish archery, listed by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of…

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Winfred Nii Okai Hammond, Ambassador of Ghana to China. Photo: Fu Yongchao/Haiwainet"I got to know China at a very young age. I remember it was in 1964, when Prime Minister Zhou Enlai visited Ghana. At that time, many Ghanaian children…

An art exhibition combining traditional Chinese operas, calligraphy and paintings was unveiled on July 26, 2022 in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo: Courtesy of Jin Tao An art exhibition combining traditional Chinese…

One of the most recognizable landmarks in Istanbul, or rather Turkey, the Blue Mosque is a wonder of the country and a historical site of significant importance that visitors should never miss. Dominating the skyline, it's a prolific…

A UNIQUE Japanese-inspired garden captures the imagination of visitors to the RHS Tatton Flower Show. Simon Tetlow and his team of gardeners at Tatton Park have created a new order for the Egerton family, the last…

DAMMAM: On a humid Friday night, the Dhahran Expo — the place where people have received COVID-19 shots for the past year — had a different cure to offer: music. The auditorium, with rows of plush white seats facing the large stage…

In recent years, opportunities to visit Japan have been limited to say the least. But there are ways to experience Japan's unique culture and natural bounty without flying into Narita Airport, and that brings us to Roku Gin.!-->…

Moss Street filled with artists and their art for the 33rd year of the event. To the delight of thousands, Victoria's biggest arts festival returned to Moss Street on Saturday, with work from more than 160 regional artists lining…

The pandemic has upended our plans for, well, almost everything, and for many, it has even led to a change of profession. For Heimi (who asked us to refer to her by her corporate pseudonym), a screenwriter with nearly a decade…

MANCHESTER — Dhwani is a Hindu word that is apparently difficult to translate into English. But Daisy…

Tunisian perfumer Zouhaier Ben Abdallah mixes jasmine extracts in his shop in the bazaar of the old Medina of Tunis, on May 21, 2022. Photo: AFP The cries of children echo through the alleys as they search for hidden treasure - part of…

MAKKAH: Every year on the ninth or tenth day of Dhul Al-Hijja, the 12th and last month of the Islamic calendar, the holy Kaaba is adorned with a new cover (kiswa) on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha . Abdulhamid bin Said Al-Maliki,…

Kuwait - Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost airline operating in the Middle East, Asia and Europe, has announced its continued expansion in the Middle East, adding two new routes to its network - the tourist cities of Abha and Hail…

"What is your place - your Makancurator Venetia Porter asked the artists at the latest exhibition 21.39, the annual initiative of the Saudi Art Council. "Can you take me there?"Porter's show, Amakin, opened in March in Jeddah. It has now…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Posted: Fri, 1 Jul 2022, 12:17 PM Last updated: Fri, Jul 1 2022, 12:49 PM It was all glitz and glamor at the opening of the third edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, a…

ISLAMABAD: The nation will remember Sadiquain calligraphy maestro Ahmad Naqvi on his 92nd birthday celebrated on Thursday (today). He was born into a family of calligraphers in Amroha, India on June 30, 1930 and emigrated to Pakistan…

Pictured: Alex Illest and Setenio Borges. Photo by Honey & Lux and courtesy of Alex Illest and Setenio Borges. Editor's note: This article is from the award-winning Echo magazine in the Communications Department. Wedding trends come…

Western countries have assumed themselves the guardians and narrators of the global human experience with little or no mention of the institution's colonial…

TOBA TEK SINGH: Works of art by Turkish calligraphers were displayed in a two-day exhibition that concluded with a workshop at the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan auditorium in Faisalabad on Tuesday. The event, called Loh-o-Qalam, was organized by…

Taipei, June 20 (CNA) A street art piece of two cartoon cats shaking hands has appeared on the wall of an abandoned building in Odessa, Ukraine, just 50 meters from the Chinese Consulate General, end of April.Street art and graffiti are…

Artifacts are displayed at the 'Donald Keene's Ties to Soka City Exhibition' in Saitama prefecture on June 17, 2022. (Mainichi/Chinami Takeichi) SOKA, Saitama -- An!-->…

For nearly four months, images of bombs, destruction and death in Ukraine have shocked the world. As a result, the Assad regime's war in Syria - now in its 11th year - has seemingly faded into the background and out of the headlines. Yet…

LONDON - Hybrid London Fashion Week which ended on Monday was a wink and miss you showcase with few designers showing off their wares, but those who attended including Martine Rose and Priya Ahluwalia made an impression. Rose drew large…

ADELAIDE, Australia—Australian MP Erin Thompson said she learned more about authentic Chinese culture after seeing the international Shen Yun company perform at Adelaide's Festival Theater on May 13. "We're definitely learning a lot…

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BEFORE you book your next flight, maybe ditch the cheap option and opt for something more private. And with long lines at the airport where passengers queue for hours, you could save money and time by opting for a private jet. You could…

A village walk in KumaonMountain stations aren't the coolest cubbies they used to be. Sun-stricken travelers who once fled the plains are now fleeing the hill stations. Offering them sanctuary are remote rural idylls…

I walk through manicured gardens beneath the intricate layers of a temple roof. Burning incense, tinkling chimes and the characteristic sound of a metal spatula hitting a wok complete the scene. I might be in Southeast Asia, but I'm in…

Music is in the air, most certainly, as Sunset Beach Sound Waves and Southport Summer Concert kick off their concert series this week. But if you can't make it to those concerts, don't worry: there are more concerts and other events…

NORTH SALEM, NY — A new exhibit opening Saturday at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden will feature paintings and calligraphy in the Chinese tradition by artist Wang Mansheng. The works explore the spirit of the natural world and…

The Japanese Embassy in Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Foundation, organized a Japanese cultural event at Education City - Multaqa building on May 19. The event highlighted many aspects of Japan's rich culture and traditions…

Inspired by the principles of mindfulness, Hunan Province's newest luxury hotel is a haven for sophisticated travelers looking to rejuvenate and reconnect. JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands,…

Muscat: Turkish Culture and Cuisine Week was organized by the Turkish Embassy in cooperation with Turkish Airlines and Muscat Grand Millennium Hotel.“I am pleased to announce Turkish Culture and Cuisine Week for the first time in Oman from…

Stunning architectural designs lend Qatar a charming glory and magnificence. One will surely be fascinated by how the new artistic and architectural themes have been so perfectly integrated with the old ones in the…

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A 17th-century dzong fortress in Lhasa, the Potala Palace served as the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959, before being turned into a state museum. Perched on top of Red Mountain in the middle of the Lhasa Valley…

How Bollywood expertise can cement cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and India RIYADH: Film and entertainment collaborations are expected to play a crucial role in the promising new era of cross-industry cooperation between Saudi…

As most artists focus on portraiture and calligraphy, Faika attracts clients with her beautiful works of landscape, miniature and decorative art. His still paintings have a distinct clientele. She says she tries to innovate with each…

The Paramo bookstore in Uruena, Spain, which sells a range of second-hand books. photos: SAMUEL…

The university's Muslim student association held its first-ever Islam Week from April 25-28.The event kicked…

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AMMAN With lines from love poems and flowing calligraphy, Jordanian fashion designer Hana Sadiq embroiders a testament to the beauty of Arab women.class="cf"> Over a decades-long career, Iraqi-born Sadiq has…

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Ink wash is so fashionableAcclaimed Japanese artist brings the naturalism of street art to Santa FeThink about how much algorithms are shaping our world these days. Heck, we could be about to write our movie scripts and build our aesthetic…

A Japanese woman certified the world's oldest person has died aged 119, local officials said. Kane Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903 in the southwestern Fukuoka region of Japan, the same year the Wright brothers first flew and Marie Curie…

Despite its rugged beauty, Urueña, like many villages in the Spanish countryside, has struggled in recent decades with an aging and declining population that has left it stagnating at around 100 full-time residents. There is no butcher…

SINGAPORE - Cantonese opera master Christopher Choo will return to his roots for his upcoming production, Tracing Origins - The Life And Times Of Cantonese Opera's Laosheng. In the show, which runs at the Esplanade Theater Studio from…

To commemorate Ramadan, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens, is hosting a special edition of Project Art until May 4 A special edition of Project Art that honors Ramadan is taking place at Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The…

Chinese authorities are asking companies to stop using strange fonts in books, posters and packaging.The National Press and Publication Administration and the National Radio and Television…

Photo via Bob Baker Marionette Theater/Bob Baker Day With the temperatures thankfully returning to normal today, we thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce our daily to-do lists (at least for the weekends!).…

We've all come to think of Chinatown as an integral part of Soho and the capital. But the tourist destination would never have become what it is today without Christine Yau, a 76-year-old woman who opened one of Soho's oldest Chinese!-->…

LaCollection will launch an exclusive NFT drop in collaboration with Aika featuring the works of contemporary artist Yang Jiechang! The collection marks an exciting chapter in LaCollection's mission to work with the world's leading…

Qatar Airways welcomed the holy month of Ramadan and prepared its flights for Iftar by serving bespoke treats to passengers on board and at Hamad International Airport (HIA). The airline's cabin crew will announce the time of the…

Japanese food lovers, this one is for you! There's a foodie event you need to attend this month. The Sakura Days Japan fair is finally back after a two-year hiatus. One of the biggest events in April, the event celebrates the cherry…

SHARJAH, 27th March, 2022 (WAM) -- Sharjah has enriched Italy's cultural landscape by opening a window into the diverse and…

"Being a musician or instrumentalist is in a way a dying art."Do you want to pursue not just graffiti, but art, in the traditional sense, that would one day be shown in a gallery?Absoutely. I really do this now. I feel like they are the…

The Japanese Student Association is holding its Japanese Spring Festival from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday in front of the Bill Daniel Student Center. Photo courtesy of Baylor Japanese Student Association By!-->!-->…

A poll of 2,000 adults who read a map, use a compass and even simple handwriting top the list of 50 lost talents – while others rarely knit, tie knots, bake bread or wash clothes by hand. Nearly eight in 10 adults (77%) blame the…

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coronavirus, Commonwealth Park was even happier than usual on Monday. There was curry, ramen and pancakes - aided by beer, coffee and spirits. On elevated stages, singers sang, actors performed, dancers danced, drummers drummed and poets…

The Dubai Museum of the Future was recently opened to the public. It was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, on February 23. The museum would take visitors…

MILLBURN, NJ - About 1,800 people from North Jersey and New York came to Millburn last Saturday to celebrate the Lunar New Year Festival, a premier local event to celebrate the Year of the Tiger, hosted by the Millburn Short Hills Chinese…

Irish Distillers have unveiled an exclusive collection of single pot still whiskies, each finished in rare Japanese casks under the Method & Madness brand.The limited-edition series includes three single pot still whiskeys,!-->…

Shellharbour Town Council will once again host the popular Cultural Treasures Festival this month.The multicultural festival will be held at Shellharbour Civic Center during National Harmony Week from Monday March 14th to Saturday March…

Dubai: In Japan, tea ceremony schools have tea masters who teach “the art of tea”. This four-hour ritual is based on philosophical principles, where matcha tea is ceremonially prepared, served and drunk. Every step, from how the host and…

Just 24 hours before the start of the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, the IPC issued a statement explaining that the threat of several nations to boycott the Games had forced its hand. The Paralympic Winter Games…

Which felt is the best? Fineliners are a favorite of professionals and artists thanks to their versatility. Most people use markers for art, such as calligraphy, drawing, or coloring, while some simply prefer markers for writing. A…

This is our quick start guide for how to draw on the iPad. If you've studied digital art or have a general interest in the idea of ​​drawing on your iPad, it can be a little tricky to know where to start. In this guide, we'll go over all…

After the last breath of winter (hopefully) and yet another freeze to thaw, damn it, we're ready for spring. Blooming flowers, birdsong, blue sky overhead, you know the drill. And after two years of COVID-related closures, event…

Egyptian heritage rug manufacturer Kahhal 1871 presents rugs with a contemporary Arabic vibe DUBAI: Kahhal 1871, Egypt's oldest manufacturer of handmade rugs and carpets, takes a contemporary twist by presenting a series of rugs…

China's Tiangong space station is still under construction, but the astronauts on board are already bringing aspects of Chinese traditions and culture into space.Shenzhou 13 mission astronaut Wang Yaping, the second Chinese woman in space…

Jennifer Helner is a realistic watercolor artist of flowers, landscapes, and creative lettering from West Michigan. Helner teaches art with private students and in galleries. Helner teaches…

In a word: An upscale riad offering Moroccan opulence in the fortified medina of Fez.Price point: ££The neighborhoodTucked down an alley on the edge of Fez's famed El Bali -- the largest walled medina in the world and a Unesco World…

A member of Wu Shu Kung Fu Fitness performs during the February 12 Lunar New Year celebration at the Montclair Art Museum. (KATE ALBRIGHT/FOR LOCAL MONTCLAIR)By KATE ALBRIGHT About 2,000 people — state officials, local leaders and…

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Residents of North Hempstead gathered outside Town Hall on Wednesday to celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional performances and officials lighting the building red to honor the Year of the Tiger.…

A married couple living in the Financial District were arrested by FBI agents on Tuesday morning and charged with conspiracy to launder billions of dollars in stolen cryptocurrency. Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, were…

RIYADH: The French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ludovic Pouille, shared his 18-month experience in the Kingdom and his vision to strengthen relations, improve economic opportunities, share cultures, develop tourism and promote…

Children, families and shoppers watched in delight as the troupe of lion dancers strolled around Vancouver Mall's Forever 21 Court on Saturday. The event was just part of the mall's Lunar New Year celebration. The loud sound of…

Marc CuthbertGetty Images The Year of the Tiger has arrived, and Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are ready to embrace this year as a "year of action". On Tuesday, they traveled to…

Lunar New Year visiting pagodas - Illustrative image (Photo:kinhtedothi.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Visiting pagodas during the Lunar New Year festival is not just an activity associated with Buddhism, but has become a centuries-old cultural…

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Courtesy of Pearl River Mart The two-week Lunar New Year festival begins next week, ushering in the Year of the Tiger. From February 1 to February 15, the Lunar New Year celebrates the end of winter and looks forward to spring and new!-->…

Download it today by Liam Doolan 2 hours ago Picture: CapcomWe are approaching the one-year milestone of Rise of the Monster Hunter and Capcom still shows strong support for the title. Just a few weeks ago, it released the PC version…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About January 22Chinese Silk Road Festivals - Spring Festival Fair was launched in Kuala Lumpur and beijing simultaneously via video link. The event was attended by Lin Liying,…

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Malls in the Klang Valley welcome the Year of the Tiger with decorations that showcase a mix of old-world charm and modern interpretations of the Chinese New!-->…

Nasser Almulhim 'Outlines on the Collective Consciousness' The Saudi painter and sculptor was announced last month as the winner of the first Hayy Jameel Façade Commission. The annual competition - backed by Lexus KSA - invites…

The Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds is hosting a Memorial Day event next month to commemorate the signing of Executive Order 9066. The order began the incarceration of people of Japanese descent. Cascadia will!-->…

Irish holidaymakers are well used to sun holidays like Albufeira and Tenerife, but Antalya in Turkey is another destination that sun-seekers will appreciate.Located on the southwest coast of the country, the region experiences hot,…