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A Taiwanese artist created a massive bamboo dome for his hometown's lantern festival, and his vision for art as a bridge between cultures has already sparked romances and friendships across borders. Wang Wen-chih's installation invites strangers to connect under the warm glow of traditional craftsmanship.
Musicians from across the globe are gathering in Toronto to celebrate the hammered dulcimer, an ancient percussion instrument that connects cultures from China to Appalachia. The first-ever Hammered festival brings together distant cousins of the instrument family for a cross-cultural musical conversation.
The Netherlands is celebrating as Pride Amsterdam and traveler culture earn spots among five traditions nominated for UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list. If approved, these living traditions will join a global roster of cultural treasures worth protecting.
New research reveals music doesn't follow the same paths as language or genetics, yet listeners worldwide can still recognize lullabies and dance songs across cultures. From Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl performance to multilingual albums breaking barriers, diverse music proves connection matters more than universal understanding.
Paris has launched MansA, a vibrant cultural center celebrating Afro-descendant arts, stories, and excellence from across the diaspora. The space debuts with a bilingual magazine and aims to showcase African culture while France debates returning thousands of looted artifacts.
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Johannesburg lost one of its most vibrant cultural forces when Maria McCloy, a pioneer who helped define South African pop culture, died at 50. Her three-decade legacy connected thousands of artists and shaped how the world experienced music from a young democracy.
Across Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa, volunteers make up more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce, creating a multigenerational culture of service. Meet the Alarcon family, where parents and two Gen Z kids teach lifesaving skills together.
When Typhoon Halong devastated remote Alaskan villages with 16-foot storm surges, Red Cross volunteers orchestrated one of the state's largest airlifts and created culturally sensitive shelters where displaced families could feel at home. From fish head soup to community potlucks, volunteers went beyond basic relief to honor the Yup'ik way of life.
One in four Japanese people now regularly interact with foreigners, up from just 2% a few decades ago. The shift signals growing openness in a country long known for homogeneity.
Young artists in Azerbaijan's capital are transforming electronic music into a powerful platform for cultural exchange and creative expression. The movement connects local DJs with international performers, building bridges through beats and bass.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art debuts its first exhibition in Hong Kong with 200 pieces of ancient jewelry spanning 4,000 years. Museum leaders say the cross-cultural showcase highlights the power of art to unite people during uncertain times.
Japan's national sport is heading back to Europe for a two-day exhibition in Paris this June, building on last year's successful London event. This time, the focus is on cultural authenticity and long-term partnerships rather than flashy spectacle.
Leaders in Nigeria's Ebonyi State are launching a major cultural preservation effort to protect the Igbo language and traditions from disappearing. The initiative combines government support, academic partnerships, and direct funding for local artists.
Ghana just unveiled a new national policy that positions arts and culture as engines for economic growth and job creation. The strategic plan connects heritage preservation with sustainable development goals reaching to 2030.
A new documentary celebrates Rhoda Roberts AO, whose decades of work connected Indigenous stories and knowledge to millions of Australians. Her passion for sharing Country's deep wisdom continues inspiring cultural understanding nationwide.
Lagos hosted its first-ever Diaspora Ball, bringing together Nigerians from around the world for an evening of music, fashion, and cultural celebration. The sold-out event at EbonyLife Place signals a new annual tradition connecting the global Nigerian community.
Hong Kong's art scene is booming as tens of thousands flock to Art Week, gallery openings, and world-class performances each March. The city is transforming from a quick stopover into a year-round cultural destination that connects Asia with the global arts community.
Italy's beloved neighborhood coffee bars were vanishing as owners retired and their children left for other careers. Chinese immigrant families stepped in to preserve these cultural gathering spaces.
A sprawling outdoor museum beside Chilika Lake celebrates indigenous art without velvet ropes or distance. ODI ART Centre brings tribal traditions to life through performances, ancient crafts, and open-air spaces where visitors can touch Odisha's living cultural heritage.
The historic Portuguese city of Évora will become Europe's Capital of Culture in 2027, celebrating a slower pace of life rooted in the Alentejo region's unique heritage. The city expects to welcome over a million visitors with a program that invites Europeans to reconnect with art, community, and what matters most.
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