Culture

12th Latin American Festival Goes Digital

By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) — The 12th Latin American Festival, which will showcase the multi-ethnic and…

No Nobel Awarding Ceremony In 2020 Due To Pandemic

STOCKHOLM, Sept 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – There will be no traditional Nobel Awarding Ceremony in Stockholm this year, due to the…

Palestinian Official Says Israel “Loots Palestinian Antiquities”

RAMALLAH, Sept 19 (NNN-WAFA) – A Palestinian official, yesterday, accused Israel of waging a “systematic war” to “loot Palestinian antiquities…

Saudi Arabia Uncovers Ancient Footprints

RIYADH, Sept 17 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission, announced yesterday, the discovery of ancient human and animal footprints, dating…

54 Cultural Assets In Japan Damaged By Torrential Rain

TOKYO, July 16 (NNN-NHK) – At least 54 cultural assets in Japan were damaged by recent torrential rain-triggered floods and…

Erdogan Says First Prayers In Hagia Sophia To Be On July 24

ISTANBUL, July 11 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey would perform the first prayers in Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia on July 24, Turkish…

Iran Seeks To Promote Gastronomy Tourism

TEHRAN, July 9 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran has joined an online campaign, launched by the World Tourism Organisation, to promote gastronomy…

Joint Efforts Needed To Address COVID-19 Mental Health Issues Among Asian New Zealanders, Says NZ Expert

AUCKLAND, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand needs further and joint efforts to address the increasingly mental health distress among…

Lebanon Holds Audience-Free Concert To Mark Centenary Of Greater Lebanon Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

BEIRUT, July 6 (NNN-NNA) – The Baalbek International Festival’s committee, launched last night, an audience-free concert, in the temple of…

Spain’s Iconic Sagrada Familia Basilica Reopens

BARCELONA, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – One of Spain’s most famous landmarks, Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, opened its doors to…