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Travelers from around the world are flocking to Bangkok for Songkran, Thailand's traditional New Year celebration featuring the world's largest water fight. Despite 37Ā°C temperatures and travel disruptions, tourists say the once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience is worth it.
After a three-year delay, 49 First Nations artists from Australia's APY Lands are finally showcasing their monumental work at the National Gallery. An investigation cleared the artists' work as completely authentic, and the exhibition features 30 massive paintings celebrating stories of land, sky, and culture.
Elephants splashed water and danced alongside locals and tourists at a joyful Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The celebration welcomed the Thai New Year while honoring cultural traditions that bring communities together.
Thousands filled the streets of Saltpond, Ghana, to celebrate the life of legendary musician Ebo Taylor through a community health walk that brought together generations. The annual event, organized by local philanthropist James Korsah-Brown, transformed into a moving tribute to the 90-year-old highlife artist who shaped Ghanaian music for over six decades.
Thousands of students gathered at Andhra University's centenary celebration, transforming the campus into a vibrant showcase of dance, art, and culture. The three-day festival marks a century of education with performances that brought some guests to tears.
After wowing London crowds, the "Africa Fashion" exhibition has opened at Paris's Quai Branly museum. The showcase highlights how African designers are transforming global fashion, from traditional weaves to red carpet glamour.
The world's biggest music spectacle is coming to Asia for the first time, bringing 10 countries together in Bangkok for a celebration of culture and creativity. Thailand will host the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in November 2026, marking 70 years of the beloved competition.
Five student groups turned UNC Charlotte's Levine Fields into a sea of color as 200 students celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of love and unity. The March 21 celebration welcomed students from multiple universities to share in the centuries-old tradition of breaking down barriers through colored powder and joy.
A Swedish pronunciation mix-up transformed a Christian feast day into International Waffle Day, now celebrated worldwide on March 25. From heart-shaped Swedish waffles to Hong Kong's bubble creations, here's how one delicious confusion united waffle lovers everywhere.
For the first time in years, Syrian Kurds are celebrating their New Year festival at home after returning from exile. The government has pledged to include Kurdish culture in Syria's future.
After nearly four years apart, BTS returned to the stage in a free concert that drew 260,000 fans to Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square. The performance marked the group's first reunion since completing mandatory military service and launched their biggest world tour yet.
From Moscow to Sarajevo, Muslim communities gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with prayers, feasts, and joy. The celebrations brought people together in a powerful display of faith and community spirit.
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The English countryside that inspired one of history's greatest landscape painters is throwing a birthday party 250 years in the making. Three major exhibitions will bring John Constable's masterpieces home to Suffolk, where his love affair with nature began.
Belgium's Muslim community will celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 20, 2026, with official recognition from the Executive of the Muslims of Belgium. The announcement marks a growing acknowledgment of religious diversity in the European nation.
Millions of Muslims across Germany will gather on March 20, 2026, to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, marking the joyful end of Ramadan's holy month of fasting. The nationwide celebration highlights the vibrant Muslim community that makes Islam Germany's second-largest religion.
Muslims across the United Kingdom will gather on March 20 to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, marking the joyful end of Ramadan with prayers, family gatherings, and festive meals. The celebration showcases the rich cultural diversity of Britain's Muslim communities through food, traditions, and shared joy.
Joshua Bennett wrote an epic poem featuring one remarkable inventor or dreamer from each U.S. state to mark America's 250th anniversary. His new book rescues forgotten pioneers and celebrates the unlikely lives that shaped the nation.
Over 2,000 performers filled Madrid's streets with Irish music and dancing as the Spanish capital celebrated its 4th annual Ireland Week. The vibrant parade brought Celtic culture to life with 700 bagpipers leading the celebration.
For three decades, Tokyo's Omotesando district has transformed into a sea of green for Asia's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration. This year's 30th anniversary brought together hundreds of performers in a vibrant display of Irish culture thriving thousands of miles from home.
Egyptian embassies and consulates around the world are bringing expatriates together for Ramadan iftar celebrations, strengthening bonds between Egyptians abroad and their homeland. The gatherings offer both cultural connection and practical support for communities far from home.
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