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Pomegranates are the stars in Tehran for the fruits' festival

The pomegranate festival organised with the slogan "one hundred rubies" continues in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The 11th Pomegranate Festival, which started on 19 November, can be visited between 16.00-21.00 until 2 December.

Crossing Cultures

How Chinese porcelain inspired Europe’s own pottery

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16th-century Chinese potters in Jingdezhen made the finest porcelain, a magical material never seen before. Only they knew the production process - a closely guarded secret. But over time Dutch potters began crafting their own precious blue and white ceramics.

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Inmates dancing to escape in Portuguese prison

The workshop prepares inmates for social reintegration and allows them to take their minds off their troubles.

United Kingdom

'Brexit festival' chief insists big cultural event was value for money

The €138m eight-month festival attracted only three million visitors in-person and 15 million online, way short of the 66 million organisers had hoped for.

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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies at the age of 79

One of the founding members of the Nueva Trova genre, Milanés was upheld as a cultural ambassador for Fidel Castro's revolution.

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Saudi’s diverse cultural calendar is full of surprises

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From nomads and flower men to pop-rock bands and techno DJs, all walks of life are shaping the cultural scene in the Kingdom

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What is Germany's Kulturpass?

The government is aiming to get young people out of their stay-at-home pandemic habits.

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Canadian campaign on domestic violence triumphs at the Care Awards

The Care Awards celebrate the most creative advertising campaigns in the field of social care and enviroment.

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A passion for independent film: Rami Yasin

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In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Rami Yasin, a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films

Art

Climate activists glue themselves to works by Spanish master Goya

Two climate activists have glued themselves to the frames of two famous paintings in Madrid's Prado Museum.

Art

Climate activists throw soup at Van Gogh painting in Rome

A painting by the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh on exhibition in Rome is the latest masterpiece targeted by climate activists

Angola

From attorney to Turner? Angolan artist Guilherme Mampuya

In partnership with Governo de Angola

A world away from the day job as a legal advisor he quit two decades ago, artist Guilherme Mampuya, splashes a riot of colours on the canvas in his studio. Combining African and Angolan motifs with those from the giants who inspired him, like Picasso, Dali, and Dubuffet.

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Evgeny Afineevsky's new documentary shows horrors of Ukraine war

Oscar-nominated director, Evgeny Afineevsky, is now putting a spotlight on a historic moment for Ukraine – Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Art

French author wins coveted Prix Goncourt for intimate book

French author Brigitte Giraud wins France's top literary prize for her novel "Vivre Vite," which dives into her personal tragedy.

Cult

A Living Culture: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022

In this next episode of Cult, we head over to the United Arab Emirates’ capital and the latest edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. After 2 years online, the international event is back in person, gathering cultural thought leaders from around the world to debate this year’s theme - A Living Culture

Soul Of The South

Going to Nashville? Here’s everything you need to see.

In partnership with GoUSA TV

If you’re looking to broaden your mind and fill your soul ‘Music City’ has plenty to offer.

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A cinematic love letter to "barefoot diva" Cesária Évora

A faithful portrait of the most famous voice in Cape Verde: on stage and off.

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UN tracking Ukraine's cultural damage with satellite imagery

Since the beginning of Russia's invasion on February 24, damage to 207 cultural sites in Ukraine has been verified.

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No TikTok: Sacred sites in Nepal start to ban the video-sharing app

Sacred sites in Nepal have started to ban TikTok as the social media app gains popularity in the country.

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Matisse's "The Red Studio" takes pride of place in Denmark display

For the first time in more than a century, many of the paintings and sculptures in Henri Matisse’s 'The Red Studio' have been brought together for a new exhibition.