Hundreds of people gathered on Mt Ngongotahā in Rotorua for the second official Matariki public holiday. Source: Matariki 2023: Hautapu ceremony marks dawning of a new day | RNZ News
Set among ruins that predate Stonehenge, You Origin festival reshaped the work of Sunn O)))’s Stephen O’Malley, Kali Malone, and more around meditative surroundings—despite some unwanted guests.
The entire weekend was shot through with an uncommon spirit of openness, as if everyone realized how rare an opportunity it was to see music in this meditative context. All the events converged upon an overlapping set of themes: the intersection of sound and landscape, space and time, presence and ephemerality. Above all, it felt…
Celebrate the Centennial of the Planetarium with us from 2023 to 2025!Since the beginning of time, man has been fascinated by the starry sky and the secrets of the universe. The sky was brought down to earth in October 1923 when the first planetarium projector was unveiled in Jena, Germany. The first planetarium opened to…
Canada’s first museum dedicated to Chinese-Canadian history will open in Vancouver on the 100th anniversary of legislation that curtailed immigration from China.Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham announced the Chinese Canadian Museum will open July 1, 2023 — one century after the federal government enacted the Chinese Immigration Act, also known as…
China and the Southeast Asia region have been powering global economic prosperity for the last decade, resulting in exponential investment growth, technological advancement and population expansion, along with undesirable carbon footprints and fossil fuel usage. Amid the evolving geopolitical dynamics among the global powers, the economic miracle is set to continue on the slightly altered…
The creator of the largest indigenous film festival in the world – which kicks off today – is pleased with how much it has grown in 10 years.
The creator of the largest indigenous film festival in the world – which kicks off today – is pleased with how much it has grown in 10 years.Māoriland which started in 2014 will showcase its largest programme yet, representing more than 150 Indigenous nations from across the world.More than 200 short films which will be…
Find out more about us and join classes, courses and retreats: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/At the darkest time of the year, time seems to slow down …
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u6zllCW6v0&ab_channel=LondonBuddhistCentre[/embed] At the darkest time of the year, time seems to slow down and our mind turns naturally towards what is most important in life. We often numb this instinct with the same old superficial pleasures, but they’re never enough. The Winter Retreat is our main event of the year and the best way to…
Alcorn State marching band in the New Orleans Mardi Gras parade.
Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is held annually in western Mongolia and is a 2-day festival that runs from 17 -18th of September, co-organized by eagle hunters, local officials, and Mongolian tour operator company Ayan Travel.
A night of 10 readings by authors who will make you kermit-flail, muppet-scream, and MEME ABOUT!
Esteemed Audience: Get ready for the Reading of the Year! (I know! And so early in the year too!)On Sunday, February 5th, 7 PM – 8:30 PM EST, we will have, for your virtual delight and entertainment, such writers as:Zig Zag Claybourne, Linda Addison, Charlie Jane Anders, Martha Wells, Patty Templeton, LaShawn Wanak, Maria Dong,…
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