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Experience the Kadayawan festival to see the soul of the Philippines

The festival, which takes place between mid-August and mid-September, is a celebration of the Philippines’ pre-colonial identity and culture.

11/11/2023

Destinations

Eden of the East: Why you should visit Samarkand in 2024

With high speed trains and ancient cultural sites, this beautiful Central Asian city is finally opening up to tourists.

11/11/2023

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Europe's largest Halloween celebration thrills in Northern Ireland

The event's organisers say the medieval walled city is home to Europe's largest celebration of the ancient rite.

31/10/2023

Experiences

Barcelona museum opens doors to naked visitors

"Nudity has always existed and bodies should not be a source of shame for anyone" said one participant.

31/10/2023

Explore

Estonia: Where the old and the new embrace

In partnership with Visit Estonia

Tartu is Estonia's epicentre of culture and its not afraid to be bold. Setomaa, the Seto people, one of the oldest ethnic groups in the country, seeks to preserve its centuries-old traditions, but invites you to learn more.

23/10/2023

Culture news

France opens historic cultural space dedicated to French language

Visitors will be able to view the famous Villers-Cotterêts ordinance, signed in 1539 by François I, as well as receive personalised reading recommendations from an artificial intelligence machine.

19/10/2023

Spotlight

Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District: a must for art enthusiasts

In partnership with Hong Kong

From Cantonese Opera to auctions of some of the best contemporary art collections... Discover Hong Kong’s booming art and cultural scene in the West Kowloon Cultural District.

16/10/2023

Lifestyle

National Insult Day: What are the best European insults?

Warning: This article contains profanity and language that some people may find offensive.

11/10/2023

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WATCH: Works from Vincent van Gogh's final months on display in Paris

Vincent Van Gogh's final months were a creative whirlwind, as the artist who was struggling with his mental health, threw himself into painting.

03/10/2023

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WATCH: Crowds gather in Spain for historic dance on stilts

People gathered in the Spanish town of Anguiano to see the Dance of the Stilts, an event held since the 17th century.

03/10/2023

Culture news

Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates due to peptic ulcer

Springsteen is being treated for symptoms related to the disease, which causes ulcers to form in the stomach.

28/09/2023

Culture news

France not boycotting African artists, assures Culture Minister

Explainer: French Cultural Minister Rima Abdul-Malak has clarified that “France has always been an open and welcoming nation for artists”, in the wake of a divisive letter sent out this week ordering cultural institutions to suspend all cooperation with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

15/09/2023

Culture news

'Coup de Chance': Woody Allen discusses making first film in French

The American filmmaker's latest production is coming to cinemas across France from 27 September.

15/09/2023

Partner content

Uzbekistan – The Silk Road And Beyond

Partner content presented by Uzbekistan.travel

Over the course of 1,500 years, the network of trade routes known as the Silk Road brought together people and cultures from across Asia, shaping the course of history.

13/09/2023

Smart Regions

The Sámi people’s struggles to preserve their tradition

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe's only indigenous people are demanding their rights in Brussels, which are threatened by the ecological transition and the lack of EU policies.

11/09/2023

Destinations

Dystopian beauty: Why you should visit Germany’s former industrial hub

This former industrial heartland has transformed coal into culture - with some spectacular results.

09/09/2023

Art

Greece and North Macedonia agree to save rare 12th century frescoes

The fresco paintings found inside St George's church in North Macedonia are a rare example of Byzantine art in the Balkan region. The governments of North Macedonia and Greece - alongside the European Centre for Byzantine Monuments - have agreed to ensure the preservation of the frescoes.

08/09/2023

Art

German tourist damages Florence's Neptune Fountain to take photo

Police say a tourist from Berlin climbed the 16th-century monument in central Florence, inflicting damages estimated at €5,000

06/09/2023

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Watch: Fans of Japanese manga 'One Piece' flock to cinema in Paris

With just two days to go before the eagerly-awaited Netflix release of its adaptation of the famous manga 'One Piece', mega-fans in costume flock to see the first two episodes screened in Paris on Tuesday evening at the Grand Rex cinema

31/08/2023

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Watch: 'Breaking Bad' stars picket outside of Sony

Bryan Cranston called on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to return to negotiations with screen actors on Tuesday.

31/08/2023