Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
TOKYO – Ryuichi Sakamoto was one of the most influential and versatile composers of our time. He created music that spanned genres, cultures, and media, from electronic pop to classical symphonies, from film scores to environmental soundscapes. He collaborated with … Continue reading Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
HONG KONG MEETS POLAND: CREATIVE INDUSTRY DISCUSSED
HONG KONG / BERLIN -The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), together with the THINKTHANK, Centre for International Relations (CIR), have organized an online event on April 13 with high-ranking artists, scientists and managing directors from the … Continue reading HONG KONG MEETS POLAND: CREATIVE INDUSTRY DISCUSSED
VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
HANOI – Home cooks and fans of Vietnamese cuisine all over the world are invited to show their skills in the first-ever online cooking challenge organised by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Hosted on Instagram and running … Continue reading VIETNAM COOKING CHALLENGE ON INSTAGRAM
2,000-year-old Chinese silk gown replicated successfully
Beijing – After years of effort, craftspeople have made a replica of the world’s lightest silk dress – discovered in a tomb and more than 2,100 years old – and it will go on display in central China in place … Continue reading 2,000-year-old Chinese silk gown replicated successfully
Humans on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for 40,000 years ?
Beijing – Dubbed the roof of the world, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the world’s highest and largest plateau remains a harsh living environment. The thin air and cold weather make even the bravest adventurers shudder. Even so, a report by Chinese scientists … Continue reading Humans on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for 40,000 years ?
Chinese premier calls for closer cultural exchanges with Greece
Heraklion – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his Greek counterpart, Antonis Samaras, on Saturday witnessed the opening of the new Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Crete, pledging to beef up bilateral cultural exchanges.The museum, located in the center of Heraklion, is … Continue reading Chinese premier calls for closer cultural exchanges with Greece
Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Berlin/Taipei – The ROC Ministry of Culture concluded a memorandum of understanding with Berlin Literary House in Germany, taking related exchanges between countries to new heights. Under the agreement, inked by Wang Keng-ling, head of the MOC Department of Cultural … Continue reading Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Sea, sun and saxophones at Hua Hin Asia Jazz 2014
Bangkok/Hua Hin – The Hua Hin Asia Jazz 2014, an international jazz music event, is about to take place on the popular Hua Hin Beach, in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, on Saturday, May 10. The biggest names in jazz have confirmed … Continue reading Sea, sun and saxophones at Hua Hin Asia Jazz 2014
China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess
BEIJING, April 10 (Xinhua) — China’s top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met Thursday with visiting Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, advocating increased cultural exchanges between the two sides. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative … Continue reading China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess
TAT and VISA launch “Thailand Splash & Spice 2014”
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Visa International (VISA) have teamed up again for the third year to organise a seven-week extravaganza of Thai cuisine and culture known as the “Thailand Splash and Spice Festival”. To run … Continue reading TAT and VISA launch “Thailand Splash & Spice 2014”