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Culture, art on display at book fair
China Daily Global
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Visitors learn about an intangible cultural heritage-themed book presented at the Beijing International Book Fair, which opened on Wednesday. CHENG GONG/FOR CHINA DAILY The 31st edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, one of the most...
Entertainment News | Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee Films to Be Remastered Using AI
Latestly
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June 19, 2025
Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI): At the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, the China Film Foundation and partners launched two major AI-driven initiatives under the Kung Fu Film Heritage Project: a large-scale effort to restore 100...
Entertainment calendar: June 18–24
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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JARED NELS, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, Trail Life Brewing, 436 Main St., Garden Grooves Concert Series, traillifebrewing.com. THURSDAY TONY HOLIDAY, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita,...
'Cultural change': How the region shifts from houses and yards to apartments
Gloucester Advocate
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June 19, 2025
"I think that Aussie dream of owning a home, which used to be a quarter-acre block with a nice backyard, I think the Aussie dream these days is they just want to be able to own a home, right? Because of that chronic undersupply," he said.
Entertainment News | Bollywood Actor Dino Morea Arrives at ED Office Amid Mithi River Desilting Case Investigation
Latestly
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June 19, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 19 (ANI): Bollywood actor Dino Morea arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai on Thursday following his alleged involvement in the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam. This development...
Entertainment News | Eric Dane Walks Red Carpet for First Time Since Public Disclosure of His ALS Diagnosis
Latestly
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June 19, 2025
Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI): Actor Eric Dane walked the red carpet at the premiere of the 'Countdown' series in Los Angeles. The event marked the actor's first red carpet appearance since publicly disclosing that he had been diagnosed with...
Entertainment News | Karnataka Government Files Response to Supreme Court over Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Release Controversy
Latestly
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June 19, 2025
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 19 (ANI): The Karnataka government has filed its response before the Supreme Court concerning the ongoing controversy over the release of Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life' in the state. In its affidavit, the state...
Entertainment News | Sunjay Kapur's Final Rites to Be Held in Delhi Today
Latestly
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June 19, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The funeral of noted industrialist Sunjay J Kapur, who passed away at the age of 53 after suffering a heart attack during a polo match in the United Kingdom, is set to take place in the national capital on...
Entertainment calendar for June 19-25
The York Dispatch - Pennsylvania
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Miss Pennsylvania 2025: Preliminaries, Teen Final and Finals Competition. The Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Competition is a preliminary to the iconic Miss America Competition. Held each year in York, young women throughout the commonwealth...
Culture BitesJaws turns 50: which came first, the phobia or the film?
The National News
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In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews are joined by The National’s arts and culture editor William Mullally to talk about Jaws to mark the film’s 50th anniversary. The iconic shark attack film had such a massive...
Pets In Need to offer free and low-cost pet services on 60th anniversary
Palo Alto Online - California
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June 19, 2025
An orange tabby cat awaits adoption at the Palo Alto animal shelter on Aug. 7, 2023. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Familial bonds aren’t limited to the human species—furry animal companions count too. That’s why Pets In Need, the nonprofit that...
Capitol backs Kapampangan cultural hub
Punto Central Luzon
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June 19, 2025
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Provincial Government of Pampanga expressed its full support during the official launch of the Santungan ning Kulturang Kapampangan as the Cultural Hub of Pampanga on June 18. Representing incoming Governor Lilia “Nanay”...
Muslim Rapist of 15-Year-Old Girl Blames “Cultural Differences”
FrontPage Magazine
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June 19, 2025
In the past, I documented the frequency of the “cultural differences” defense for Muslim rapists in Western nations. Esmatullah Sharifi, an Afghan refugee, offered an Australian woman a ride home and then put his right hand around her neck and his...
Shot List unfolds at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre
The Gleaner
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June 19, 2025
Shot List, a dynamic celebration of film, culture, and global storytelling, unfolds at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday, June 22, for what the organisers say will be “an unforgettable cinematic experience”. Presented by the...
CultHub project on cultural diplomacy: first results presented
LB.ua
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Photo: Oleksandr Ratushnyak On 13 May, a presentation of the CultHub project was held with the participation of representatives of the relevant ministry, artists, and cultural managers. Participants were introduced to the project’s direction and...
Technology transforms intangible cultural heritages in S China's Hainan
People's Daily Online
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In the past, discussions about intangible cultural heritage invariably centered around words like "endangered" and "highly difficult." However, a new wave driven by technology and creativity is gradually breaking down these stereotypes. With a...
U.S. Govt Returns 3 Indonesian Cultural Heritage Artifacts
Tempo.co
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June 19, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Consulate General in New York signed an agreement with the U.S. government for the return of three Indonesian cultural heritage artifacts on Tuesday, June 17. This was announced by Renita Moniaga, a counselor at...
Movers + Shakers: Allisa O’Connell steps up as global lead of People & Culture at Flight Centre Travel Group
KARRYON
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June 19, 2025
O’Connell has been with the company for almost 37 years, rising through the ranks from early retail days to most recently holding several senior leadership positions across People & Culture. In announcing the move, O’Connell said she was honoured...
Beijing hosts panel on Azerbaijani book culture
APA
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June 19, 2025
A panel discussion titled The Silk Road of Words: Azerbaijan’s Book Ecosystem was held on June 19 at the presentation hall of the Beijing International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture told APA. The event featured a valuable exchange of ideas on...
Dance and culture in Lower Hutt for Matariki
Wellington Scoop
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News from Hutt City Council Lower Hutt will come alive from over the long weekend with movement, music and mana as three major dance events ignite community spirit. From the fierce rhythms of kapa haka to the sharp moves of street dance and a...