Stephen Ndegwa Beijing: The Chinese Spring Festival, also known as the Spring Festival, has a remarkable history spanning over 4,000 years. Originally an agrarian tradition marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it has evolved into one of the most widely celebrated cultural events worldwide. Today, nearly one-fifth of the world’s population […]
Read MoreGlobal Times For many Chinese, the heart of the Spring Festival lies in family reunion. This year, what makes the festival more special is that the Spring Festival has been inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This gives the Chinese festival a global connotation. The Global Times selects the opinions of some foreign […]
Read MoreGlobal Times As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake draws near, regardless of one’s location or the hustle and bustle of daily life, the chime of the Spring Festival always evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for home inside Chinese people’s hearts. Today, the Spring Festival, the most important traditional […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan Academy of Letters this week hosted the launch of the Urdu translation of Portuguese author José Luís Peixoto’s novel Nenhum Olhar (Blank Gaze), with the participation of Ambassador of Portugal Frederico Silva. The acclaimed novel, now beautifully rendered in Urdu as Viran Nazar by the renowned Pakistani author Muhammad Atif […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Spring Festival, a Chinese cultural symbol that has long been well-known around the globe, has gained a new title this week. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” to the Representative List of the […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Recently, Hong Kong singer Andy Lau held a concert at the Taipei Arena, where he performed the well-known song “Chinese People.” Created to celebrate Hong Kong’s return to China, the song has been a staple in Andy Lau’s concert tours for over 20 years. However, in Taipei, some politicians from the pan-Green camp […]
Read MoreAmbassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Asia NOW a leading Paris art fair. Captivating art work of 14 Pakistani artists was showcased under the umbrella of ‘O Art Space’ art gallery from Lahore. Titled “Chronicles Bound” it celebrates the artists who are integral to Pakistan contemporary art scene. Ambassador met Omar Nabi, K.M. Naeem & Waseem […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: This week Italian puppeteer Nina delivered a captivating performance at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi during the World Cultural Festival. Her show, titled “I Put My Heart Into It,” was unique in that it featured no spoken words, relying entirely on the expressive gestures of her puppets and an evocative […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week announced that Urdu Language School Canberra is now a member of the ACT Community Language Schools Association. “Delighted to share that Urdu Language School Canberra is now a member of the ACT Community Language Schools Association. To celebrate this achievement and to honour the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI) this week organized an ASEAN Movie Night event featuring the award-winning Indonesian film “Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap” (Missing Home.red), directed by the Indonesian Producer Bene Dion Rajagukguk. The event was a delightful fusion of cinema and cuisine, celebrating […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A British-Pakistani Sufi Opera singer, Saira Peter, announced in a video message circulated this week she received a letter of appreciation from Buckingham Palace for recording the British national anthem, “God Save the King,” following the coronation of King Charles III. The British king’s coronation took place last May at Westminster Abbey […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week spoke about the Eid traditions in Pakistan. “A beautiful tradition associated with Eid,” the envoy posted on X, with a picture of colourful bangles. In Pakistan, the outlets of traditional bangles and henna are flooded with girls and women where special stalls in major […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Who has never dreamed of retracing the steps of the best-loved protagonists of the silver screen? Hands up if you haven’t imagined yourself being beckoned by Anita Ekberg in a long black dress, wet from bathing in the Trevi Fountain, or driving through the Tuscan hills in a Fiat 500 convertible! In response […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met renowned photographer Andrea Francolini. “Andrea has extensively travelled across Pakistan and captured the beautiful landscape and faces of Pakistan. He is passionate about Truck Art, Education,” the envoy posted on X.Andrea Francolini is a renowned and award-winning Sydney Photographer specializing in Sydney corporate […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin this week watched the movie “Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword” during its screening at PNCA, Islamabad. In a bid to further strengthen cultural relations, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and the Embassy of Kazakhstan organized screening of a movie titled “Kazakh Khanate –Diamond Sword” at […]
Read MoreSun Jiashan and Wang Jianan At the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, the 2024 Spring Festival film season has unexpectedly set some records after seeming devoid of blockbusters. To begin with, the box office revenue during Spring Festival surpassed 8 billion yuan ($1.11 billion). This year’s success story is different from those of […]
Read MoreNewswire Peshawar: A colorful event was held here this week to celebrate the Chinese New Year. China Window, a Chinese cultural center established in Peshawar, organized the event. Caretaker Provincial Minister for Transport Zafarullah Khan, Caretaker Provincial Minister for Energy and Planning Dr. Syed Sarfraz Ali Shah, President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fawad […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: As the Chinese people are embracing the Year of Loong (Dragon), the Pakistani community residing in Beijing is enthusiastically participating in the Chinese New Year celebrations, showcasing the strong bond between China and Pakistan. The streets of Beijing are adorned with red lanterns and festive decorations as locals and foreigners gather […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Madad Ali Sindhi, graced the Ethiopian Pavilion with his presence at the Karachi Festival this week. On arrival, the minister was welcomed with warm hospitality by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, […]
Read MoreStephan Rabimov Almaty: For the world’s largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan is making some big waves in geopolitics. Ancient trade routes between China, India, Russia and “the West” positioned this nation as a keystone puzzle piece on the map of Central Asia. Now its intermediary prowess is stronger than ever. The last weeks saw visits from […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s embassy in Islamabad this week organized a grand Fashion Show at its yet-to-be-completed new embassy, presenting a distinctive fusion of diplomacy and fashion. Despite the ongoing construction, the event, hosted by Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese, attracted a remarkable crowd, showcasing impeccably crafted dresses by renowned Pakistani designers. […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On November 30, a federal district judge in Montana issued a preliminary injunction calling off the state’s ban on TikTok. Montana is the first state in the nation to initiate a ban on TikTok, announced by the state government on May 18 this year to block TikTok completely, with heavy fines for violators. […]
Read MoreAssem Assaniyaz Astana: This year, Kazakhstan participated in Contemporary Istanbul, Türkiye’s premier annual art fair, for the first time. Its 18th edition, which was held from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1, presented works of Kazakh artists from three generations. Supported by the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Kazakh Tourism national company, the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italian artist Stefano Fake this week mesmerized art enthusiasts with his latest masterpieces. Stefano Fake, a prominent figure in Immersive Art, is renowned for his groundbreaking work. In 2001, he established the acclaimed studio, The Fake Factory, in Florence. Stefano Fake has achieved international recognition in the realm of new media art, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Italy this week hosted a captivating photo exhibition featuring the esteemed Italian photographer, Marzia Reggiani. Marzia Reggiani has dedicated herself to focusing on Pakistan’s photography scene for the next three years, having already spent a year in the nation’s capital. She shared her journey into photography, stating that her […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Beijing: Diving into a visual journey across China’s diverse landscape with “China in Frames: A Photographic Tribute,” an exhibition presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque. Held at the Yindi Art Museum in Beijing, the photo collection captures the Ambassador’s three-year tenure, illuminating his deep admiration for China’s distinctive allure. The […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: As Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day approaches, European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka along with other musicians paid a special tribute to the country by performing a rendition of the national anthem — ‘Pak Sarzamin (thy sacred land)’. “This rendition is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan and […]
Read MoreBeijing: The Chinese mainland’s box office revenue reached 909 million yuan (126.6 million U.S. dollars) during the recent Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which lasted from Thursday to Saturday, according to data released by the China Film Administration. Domestic films took 80.08 percent of the total box office revenue during the three-day holiday, with suspense film […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The film “Minahil”, directed by Wajahat Malik, premiered at the Serena Hotel Islamabad. Minahil is an inspirational docu-drama about a young girl from Chitral playing ice-hockey and how her participation in the sport has contributed to her empowerment. The film was co-funded by Serena Hotels and the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Film Festival 2023 concluded in Islamabad after an exciting two days at the Pakistan National Council of Arts and The Black Hole. Curated and organised by Olomopolo Media, the festival, which showcased European cinema, also included a workshop and panel discussion that brought together filmmakers, actors and cinema enthusiasts. European […]
Read MoreDing Gang Online shopping has become an essential part of Chinese consumers’ daily lives, and the role of TikTok, (its Chinese counterpart is called Douyin) is growing. Every consumer in China can easily buy the necessities they or their families need online and get them quickly, even if those products are manufactured thousands of miles […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week expressed delight to see three nominations from his country for the Oscar 2023. “Great News! Three Nominations in Oscar 2023. ‘A House Made of Splinters’ is nominated for best documentary, ‘Ivalu’ is nominated for best live action short film, & film editor Mikkel […]
Read MoreIslamabad: The collection of Nepalese poetry has been published in Pakistan with title” Nepal ki Awaz” that means Voice of Nepal. Certainly, what literary people write is the voice of the people and their country. Nepal and Pakistan enjoy very close cordial relations but they are mostly in political circle only. The book on Nepalese […]
Read MoreNewswire Shanghai: An exhibition featuring masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples in Italy has opened to the public in Shanghai. The exhibition — “A World of Beauty: Masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples” — debuted in the eastern Chinese metropolis on Wednesday, as part of the events celebrating the 2022 China-Italy […]
Read MorePatrick Frater Audiences at the opening of the Tokyo International Film Festival had a chance to glimpse Nakajima Kento stretching his acting range in “Fragments of the Last Will” (aka “From Siberia With Love”), Takahisa Zeze’s melodrama about coming home from the front after WWII. Nakajima, a J-Pop star with a major fan following, is […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: To promote China-Pakistan cultural exchanges and cooperation, the China Cultural Centre in Pakistan and Hebei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism of China with the collaboration of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) jointly produced a China-Pakistan Folk Music Concert to highlight the bilateral ironclad friendship. This folk music concert was performed […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: There are signs that the show will go on at the Venice Theatre. It’s more than just a show biz mantra as the troupe works to repair damage from Ian. “There’s no reason to stand around and look at it, we’ve got a lot of work to do,” said Murray Chase, Producing Executive […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Japan, an international photo exhibition was organized under the umbrella of the Pakistan Association of Photojournalists in collaboration with the All Japan Association of Photographic Societies, Japan’s multi-circulation daily Asahi Shimbun and the Consulate of Japan at Karachi consulate. […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: China Cultural Center in Pakistan launched a series of online activities this week to celebrate the global “2022 China Tourism and Culture Week” in September. The official launching ceremony of “2022 China Tourism Culture Week” was held in Beijing on September 6. Minister of Culture and Tourism Hu Heping attended and address […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Brazilian artist Vitória Basaia participated in Art without Borders, a collective exhibition in Rome from 9. Oganised by curators Ligia Testa and Sandra Setti, the group show will bring together talented and creative artists at the Galleria La Pigna (Palazzo Maffei Marescotti) in the Italian capital. Vitória Basaia is originally from Rio de […]
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