Tag: cultural festival
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More Than Pork: Sagada’s Etag Festival Celebrates Identity and Community
Introduction: A town’s heartbeat through etag and more In the mountain town of Sagada, the Etag Festival is more than a culinary showcase. It is a living chronicle of identity, memory, and community resilience. While etag—smoked pork fat—remains a beloved centerpiece, the festival’s embrace extends to storytelling, craft, and intergenerational exchange that anchors Sagada in…
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Thaipusam at Batu Caves: A Sea of Yellow in Kuala Lumpur
Thaipusam at Batu Caves: A Mass Observance in Kuala Lumpur Every year, the Batu Caves complex in Kuala Lumpur becomes a beacon for Thaipusam, drawing a vast crowd of devotees who wear bright yellow in tribute to Lord Murugan. In the early morning hours, the limestone steps and surrounding precincts fill with people coming from…
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Multani Sohan Halwa Festival Debuts on January 30 in Multan
Celebrating a Multan Sweet Icon: The Multani Sohan Halwa Festival The city of Multan is set to welcome a new culinary tradition as the first-ever Multani Sohan Halwa festival is scheduled for January 30. A collaborative effort between the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) and the Food Science and Nutrition Department at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU)…
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We can have art and greenery: Benin City’s Black Muse festival inaugurates sculpture park
Opening a new chapter for Benin City’s arts scene In Benin City, a quiet residential stretch in Iyekogba is becoming a landmark for Nigerian art lovers. For weeks, residents watched a 15-metre-high tower rise from the neighbourhood, a domed bamboo pavilion that promised more than architecture: it signalled the opening act of a new sculpture…
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World Culture Festival 2025 Opens in Karachi with Homage to Gaza and a Global Arts Showcase
Karachi Welcomes World Culture Festival 2025 The World Culture Festival 2025 kicked off in Karachi, marking one of South Asia’s most ambitious cultural gatherings. The opening ceremony at the Arts Council of Pakistan drew artists, dignitaries, and festival-goers from across the region, setting the tone for a 39-day program that celebrates cultural diversity, artistic collaboration,…
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Bô Noël Lausanne 2025: Final Edition and a New Concept Ahead
Bô Noël’s trajectory in Lausanne Lausanne’s end‑of‑year celebration, Bô Noël, has become a staple of the city’s winter calendar since its inception in 2015. Run largely in the city centre, the festival has drawn wide participation and media attention, turning the urban streets into a festive venue that blends markets, light installations, and family moments.…
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Saint-Nicolas Festival Expands in Bulle as Tréteaux de Chalamala Reach 80 Years
Two festive days for Saint-Nicolas in Bulle In the Swiss town of Bulle, the Saint-Nicolas Village celebrations are expanding to two days this year, marking a historic milestone for Les Tréteaux de Chalamala. Founded in 1945, the amateur theatre troupe has long been a cornerstone of cultural life in Gruyère, turning the Saint-Nicolas season into…
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Malaysia Tourism, Culture, and Food Festival 2025 in Manila
Highlights of the Malaysia Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Food Festival 2025 The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila, through its Tourism Malaysia Office, proudly hosted the Malaysia Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Food Festival 2025 from September 12 to 13, 2025. This vibrant event took place at the Concourse, Level 2, One Ayala and served as a…
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Malaysia Tourism, Culture and Food Festival in Manila
Introduction to the Malaysia Tourism, Culture and Food Festival The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila, through its Tourism Malaysia Office, recently hosted the Malaysia Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Food Festival 2025, a vibrant showcase aimed at enhancing the relationship between Malaysia and the Philippines. This event took place at the Concourse, Level 2, One Ayala…
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Fiesta de Intramuros 2025: A Grand Celebration
What is the Fiesta de Intramuros? The Fiesta de Intramuros is an annual celebration that honors the patroness of Intramuros, Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa. This year marks the second edition of the festivities, set to take place on September 14, 2025, at the iconic San Agustín Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site…