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Now playing Next World Review of the Year: Music, art, and events that shaped 2022 Euronews looks back at what 2022 had in store for culture in Europe. 21/12/2022
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Now playing Next Culture news New arts-based forum aims to celebrate common European culture What can art and culture contribute to Europe and our common future? It's a massive question with a myriad of answers, many of which have been explored during a three-day workshop and exhibition in Rome. 01/12/2022
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Now playing Next Crossing Cultures How Chinese porcelain inspired Europe’s own pottery A co-production with CGTN 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. 30/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Inmates dancing to escape in Portuguese prison The workshop prepares inmates for social reintegration and allows them to take their minds off their troubles. 28/11/2022
Now playing Next 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. 22/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news 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. 22/11/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Saudi’s diverse cultural calendar is full of surprises Partner content presented by Visit Saudi From nomads and flower men to pop-rock bands and techno DJs, all walks of life are shaping the cultural scene in the Kingdom 17/11/2022
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Now playing Next Partner content A passion for independent film: Rami Yasin Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Rami Yasin, a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films 07/11/2022
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