Fayoum Art Center invites worldwide artists to attend winter academy 2013
The Fayoum Art Center invites artists from across the world to participate in Fayoum Winter Academy 2013. The artists will work together for six weeks, and receive supervision from instructors that are available during the academy program. Courses include painting, printmaking, sculpture, video and filming, performance and installation art. The Academy opened this year for […]
A Palestinian Baths At Turkish Bath Built Some 400 Years Ago In Nablus, West Bank
A Palestinian baths at “Hamam Alshefa”, the traditional Turkish bath in the West Bank city of Nablus, on Dec. 11, 2012. The Turkish bath, built about 400 years ago during the Ottoman rule, opens 24 hours a day and has separate days for men and women. <Xinhua/Ayman Nobani>
Nepal Hindu Devotees Celebrate Bala Chaturdasi Festival At Temple In Katmandu
Nepalese Hindu devotees light oil lamps during the Bala Chaturdasi festival at the Pashupatinath Temple in Katmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. Bala Chaturdashi is celebrated in memory of departed family members by lighting oil lamps and scattering seven types of grain along a prescribed route. <AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha>
Last princess revived in exhibition
Deokhye (1912-1989), the fateful last princess of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), has almost been forgotten. Her life reflected the ups and downs of her country’s fate and is shown at a special exhibition of the National Palace Museum in Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, that opened Tuesday and continues through Jan. 27. Marking the 100th anniversary of […]
Psy performs ‘Gangnam Style’ in event attended by Obama
Korea’s Psy performed at a charity event attended by U.S. President Barack Obama as scheduled on Sunday, despite a controversy over the anti-American lyrics of his song several years ago. Psy, who has gained popularity worldwide, was among the “artist performers” in the “Christmas in Washington” concert, according to a pool report of the White […]
CJ threatens chokehold on concert industry
The “too big to fail” looms as a “once-upon-a-time” tale in the history of Korea Inc., but the media giant CJ E&M’s growing prowess is only broadening and deepening in the entertainment industry. The media giant is once again generating antagonism among smaller-sized concert planners. Securing major venues in Seoul is almost impossible during the […]
The AsiaN and Al-Arabi magazine sign MOU to strengthen cooperation
The prominent establishments in the field of media, culture, and journalism Al-Arabi magazine & The AsiaN Next News Network, have agreed to extend their cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of Cooperation and Partnership. The MOU was signed by Dr. Suleiman Ibrahim Al-Askary, Editor-in-chief of Al-Arabi Magazine, Al-Arabi Scientific Magazine and Al-Arabi Al-Saghir Magazine, and […]
Kim Yu-na reigns on her return
Despite a nearly two-year absence from competitive skating, Kim Yu-na was great on her return. The 22-year-old picked up where she left off Saturday in the short program at the NRW Trophy in Dortmund, Germany, posting the season’s highest score with a near-flawless performance. Kim, who claimed the figure skating Olympic gold medal in Vancouver […]
Healing essays top bestselling list
As the economic woes continue to grip the nation, readers have sought for relief from books. This year, the largest number of readers chose “Things Can Be Seen When You Stop” by Ven. Hyemin, which includes inspirational lessons and wisdom. Kyobo Bookstore, the nation’s largest book retailer, has conducted its yearly analysis of what has […]
People Enjoy Buzkashi, Afghan National Sports, In Kabul
A goat is thrown in to a circle during a friendly “buzkashi” game in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Buzkashi is the national sport of Afghanistan, in which players fight to place a goat carcass into a circle goal. Afghan horse riders play “buzkashi” game during a friendly match in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Dec. […]
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