Tag: Local Culture
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Ó Súilleabháin’s: Cork’s Washington Street Pub Pays Homage to a Colourful City Past
Open on Washington Street: A Pub with a Story A new chapter has begun on Cork’s Washington Street as Ó Súilleabháin’s opens its doors to locals and visitors eager for a drink with a sense of place. Rising above a site steeped in the city’s pub tradition, this establishment builds on a century of hospitality,…
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PBBM Declares Special Holidays in Five Towns for Local Festivities
Overview: Local Holidays Open Local Celebrations to All The Office of the President, through Proclamations 1052 to 1056, has declared special non-working holidays in five towns to allow residents to fully participate in community founding anniversaries and local festivities. The move underscores the government’s aim to strengthen local culture and civic engagement by giving citizens…
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Brilliant time capsule: Bendigo welcomes Allan Doney photography back to town
A remarkable return for Bendigo’s visual history A stunning trove of historical images has returned to Bendigo, offering a window into the city’s mid-20th-century life. The Allan Doney Photographic Collection, which includes more than 14,000 negatives and 3,000 prints from the 1950s to the 1970s, has been gifted from the National Trust of Australia to…
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Bringing Bendigo’s Past to Life: Allan Doney Photo Collection Returns
Introduction: A cherished time capsule returns A trove of images capturing Bendigo’s post-war years has quietly re-emerged, granting the city a vivid window into its mid-20th-century daily life. The Allan Doney Photographic Collection, a treasure trove of more than 14,000 negatives and 3,000 prints dating from the 1950s to the 1970s, has been gifted from…
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Vancouver Halloween Costume Ideas That Nail Local Reality This Year
Introduction: A Halloween That Speaks Vancouver If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with a rent that feels like a small fortune, suffer through a timely SkyTrain delay, or share the sidewalk with a particularly judgmental crow, this list is for you. This Halloween, skip the generic witches and vampires. Embrace costumes that…
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Vancouver Halloween Costumes That Are Scarily Accurate
Vancouver Halloween Costumes That Are Scarily Accurate If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your daily Vancouver experiences into a costume that’s instantly recognizable, you’re in the right place. This year, celebrate local culture with outfits that are part funny, part tragic, and all too relatable. From city wildlife to the quirks of rent and…
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Vancouver Halloween Costumes That Are Scarily Accurate: Local Turns You’ll Actually Get
Introduction: Why Vancouver-specific costumes steal the show Halloween is the one night you can turn metropolitan anecdotes into wearable art. If you’ve ever felt the sting of Vancouver’s quirks—crow etiquette, sky-high rents, transit quirks, or Jericho Beach’s legendary wildlife—you know there’s plenty of material to mine. This year, skip the standard witches and vampires. Embrace…
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Mjällby Souvenir Fever: Flag Snatched as Club Near Historic Title
Mjällby AIF is tantalizingly close to a historic Swedish championship, and the whole coast of Listerlandet is feeling the fever. The pursuit isn’t just for victory; it’s for souvenirs—the small, tangible keepsakes that turn a season into memory. On match days, the club shop becomes a beacon for fans craving a memento, and this weekend…
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The Throne Awaits the King or Queen at Carouge’s Canon Shooting Vogue
Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Carouge, Switzerland, the tradition of canon shooting has flourished since its inception in 1852. The Société de tir au canon de Carouge was established to offer local enthusiasts a dedicated space for this thrilling sport, eliminating the need for travel to the Coulouvrenière district. Today, this vibrant society stands…