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Cultural Leave Surges as 70,000 Take Day Off After Women’s Euros, Experts Urge Workplace Reform
7 Reading Time: 2 minutesAn estimated 70,000 UK employees took the day off following England’s historic Women’s Euros final, reflecting a growing demand for more flexible leave policies connected to culturally significant events. Workplace...

Greece’s Tatoi Estate Set to Reopen as Major Cultural Landmark by 2026
The house of the Master Gardener will be transformed into the estate’s info point. Photo source: Culture Ministry The historic royal estate of Tatoi, 21km northwest of Athens, is undergoing a major transformation into a public cultural and...

Qatar’s YoC initiative extends Qatar-Indonesia cultural ties through Ceramic Residency
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative is set to build on the legacy of the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture (YoC) with the launch of a new Ceramic Residency Project, welcoming renowned Indonesian ceramic artist...

Rajasthani culture and traditions celebrated at N.J. event
Editor’s note: This story was shared as part of a content-sharing agreement between Mosaic.NJ.com and the News India Times. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter (or X). The Royal Albert’s Palace in New Jersey burst into a riot of color,...

'Brainstorm' project launches in Azerbaijan to foster cultural elite development
The Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and Daha TV are launching a joint project-an intellectual discussion platform called "Brainstorm," dedicated to exploring relevant social, cultural, philosophical, and scientific topics, Azernews reports. The focus...

Italian folklore festival to feature Artsakh culture
July 30, 2025 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A cultural program will feature Artsakh ensembles at an Italian festival backed by UNESCO. The Center for the Preservation of Artsakh Culture NGO has received an official invitation to participate in the...

Việt Nam Culture Day helps strengthen cultural bonds
MOSCOW – A Việt Nam Culture Day has been held recently in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia), part of activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of Việt Nam – Russia diplomatic relations. Jointly organised by the Vietnamese...

Where “ethno” and “techno” meet: Integration of culture and innovative technologies discussed in Ashgabat
The monthly Go Night meeting, organized as part of the regional Go Viral project, was held in the capital’s Arkach business center . During the meeting, community members discussed the integration of cultural and ethnic elements into the startup...

Lefties, illegals and minorities are finally experiencing “consequence culture”
Travel back in time to the year 2021 and you might find yourself in the middle of a bizarre debate over the virtues of “cancel culture”. At the time the political left was aggressively trying to secure long term power within the US through a...

QM unveils inspiring August calendar of cultural activities
Tribune News Network Doha This August, Qatar Museums (QM) invites visitors of all ages to engage with a rich programme of cultural activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. The month’s highlights include immersive summer camps and...

Celebrate Culture And Community At The Heritage Of India Festival On Aug. 3
The 25th Annual Heritage of India Festival returns on Sunday, August 3, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. People from all backgrounds are invited to take part in this vibrant celebration of India’s rich and diverse culture....

Constance Moofushi Maldives commemorates Independence Day with cultural celebration
Constance Moofushi Maldives marked Maldivian Independence Day on 26th July 2025 with a distinguished two-day celebration dedicated to the nation’s cultural, artisanal, and culinary heritage. Set against the serene beauty of the island’s pristine...
DJ C-Live Introduces Zen, a new chapter in sound, culture and soul
DJ C-Live is charting a new course and he’s doing it with intention. The hip-hop radio pioneer, cultural curator and sonic storyteller has officially introduced Zen, a creative alias grounded in his middle name, Zenzele. The event will kick off on...
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National culture showcased at Viljandi Folk Music Festival [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijani culture has been showcased at Viljandi Folk Music Festival held in Estonia, Azernews reports. Natig Rhythm Group amazed the audience with music pieces based on a synthesis of traditional mugham elements and modern ethnosonic rhythmic...

National Culture Showcased At Viljandi Folk Music Festival
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Laman Ismayilova Read more Azerbaijani culture has been showcased at Viljandi Folk Music Festival held in Estonia, Azernews reports. Natig Rhythm Group amazed the audience with music pieces based on a synthesis of traditional...

National Assembly Adopts Confirmation Hearing Reports for Land, Culture Minister Nominees
Photo : YONHAP News The National Assembly adopted confirmation hearing reports for Land Minister nominee Kim Yun-duk and Culture Minister nominee Choi Hwi-young. The Assembly's Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee on Wednesday adopted a...

Children's Day celebrates preservation of local culture: Minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi stated that the commemoration of National Children's Day (HAN) is expected to add a fresh dimension to introducing and preserving local culture through...

International Conference on Cultural Heritage in Digital Era Held at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
An international scientific conference on "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age" was unveiled at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences here on Wednesday. Opening the event, Prof. Roumiana Preshlenova, Director of the Prof. Alexander Fol Institute of...

Japanese cultural festival taking place on Korea's Liberation Day draws online criticism
Published: 30 Jul. 2025, 16:25 Nijimori Studio in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi [JOONGANG ILBO] A Japanese cultural festival set to take place in Korea during the week of Liberation Day — a Korean holiday marking the end of Japan’s colonial rule (1910-45)...

Rangebow Festival celebrates art & culture with pride
Art and culture unite in a vibrant celebration of community in the Sunshine Coast as Rangebow Festival returns for another year. This year’s Rangebow Festival celebrates four fabulous days of pride and art in October. “The Sunshine Coast is a...