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Pop culture hits: Fallon, White and Conan's revival

Was 2010 a blur to you, too? One minute, we were saying hello to the Super Bowl, the most-watched TV show in U.S. history, and marveling at the iPad. The next, we were saying good-bye to "Lost" and wondering what was up with La [...]

Posted On : Dec, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

Italian Culture Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Pompe...

Italy's opposition says it plans to force the culture minister to resign because of Saturday's collapse of an ancient house in the ruins of Pompeii. The opposition says it will hold a no-confidence vote in parliament to get Sandr [...]

Posted On : Nov, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

Nigerian Cultures and Traditions: Full of policies but lack ...

It has become a culture and tradition that every October 1st Nigeria will celebrate her Independence Day from the grip of the gluttonous British colonialists who invaded this West African coast known as Nigeria today, over One Hundred ye [...]

Posted On : Oct, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Singapore Celebrates Summer with a Host of Cultural and Spor...

Singapore is cementing its title as the events capital of the world this summer with a wide range of events, which will see Singapore celebrate its unique food, fauna and cultural heritage, as well as play host to the world’s first [...]

Posted On : Jul, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Rolex and its Association with Popular Cultural Events

Rolex is a brand which is popular not only for its watches, but also for its endeavor in nurturing different art forms. Over the years, it has associated itself with some major cultural events, which provide a platform for the aspira [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2010 | Comments : 0

Cultural event without Potohari culture

Water scarcity, unhygienic food, dusty atmosphere, lack of seating arrangements and dissatisfactory security arrangements marred the ‘Jashn-e-Baharan’ as hundreds of the visitors left the Art and Craft Village, the venue of t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Event celebrates city’s cosmopolitanism

THAI, Scottish, Turkish and Bollywood dancing along with Chinese harp playing and African drumming were among cultural events marking a celebration of Aberdeen’s international community.The event hosted at the Lemon Tree in West No [...]

Posted On : Feb, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts '09

A unique feast of music set on a huge site offering a grand scale of entertainment unlike any other festival in the world. For five days the Pilton farm plays host to a tented city in Somerset. As well as music from nearly every genre imagi [...]

Posted On : Jun, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Singapore Food Festival 2009 highlights Straits-Chinese cuis...

The 16th outing of Singapore's famous food festival will run only nine days this year--instead of the normal three or four weeks. What's the reason? Swine flu epidemic? Global recession? I can't say I've done meticulous investigati [...]

Posted On : Jun, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

Concert marks end of Polish Year events in Israel

During the past 14 months a multitude of cultural events, exhibitions, performances and various art projects were presented to the Israeli audience by Polish artists, often in concert with local Israeli talents. The Polish Year in Israel w [...]

Posted On : May, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

Cultural dances take event spotlight

The sixth annual Multicultural Night, hosted by Epsilon Sigma Rho, brought another night of cultural awareness to Sacramento State. Eleven performances presented what "multicultural" means to them. There was a fashion show of diff [...]

Posted On : May, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

cultural centers seek homes in Portsmouth

There’s good news and bad news about the newest arts and cultural venues in Portsmouth.First the bad news: The Center for Community, Culture and Change shut down within a month of opening in downtown Portsmouth. The organization was [...]

Posted On : Mar, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Enjoy the wow in powwow

How fortunate we are in Arizona to have a vital, living culture to explore right on our doorstep. Native American tribal communities around the state enrich our lives with their colorful festivals while sharing their heritage, beliefs, beau [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Hindus say thanks for a bountiful harvest through Ponggal fe...

HINDUS over the country celebrate Ponggal or the Harvest Festival today with a significant ceremony that begins with the worship of the Sun God.The festival originated in India where farmers gave thanks for a bountiful harvest and hoped to [...]