Culture
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Mexico
Art, food and religion collide at Oaxaca’s unbelievable radish festival
This year, Oaxaca has doubled up on its celebration of the humble radish. On the night of Dec. 22, the…
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Asia
Commentary: Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ success is no surprise
These cultural exchanges are a good thing. Co-director Maggie Kang, a Korean-Canadian filmmaker, recalled in an interview how her elementary school…
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Mexico
The most beautiful houses in Roma Norte, Mexico City
Every now and then, my mother asks me to join her and her parents for breakfast near Roma Norte. As…
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Asia
Indonesia minister’s move to declare National Culture Day on President Prabowo’s birthday sparks backlash
JAKARTA: A designated National Culture Day coinciding with Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto’s birthday has come under fire from senior political…
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Germany
European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation
ADVERTISEMENT There is a major city in Eastern Germany that many Europeans have never heard of: Chemnitz. Now Chemnitz is…
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United Kingdom
MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV from collapse
ADVERTISEMENT A new parliamentary report warns that Britain’s film and high-end television (HETV) industry is battling a serious crisis, and…
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Spain
Spain set record for first music album to be created entirely with AI
Pioneering AI artist Pedro Sandoval has released the first two albums created entirely with AI and certified by Spotify. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Mexico
learning the intricate art form
I have known no jealously like the jealousy I feel when I hear Mexicans’ elaborate category of effortless whistles. Okay…
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Mexico
These are the main safety words in Spanish to use in Mexico
Living in San Miguel de Allende is as beautiful as it is precarious. The city’s narrow, cobblestone streets and barely-there…
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Mexico
San Miguel legend Austin Lowrey still creating new art into his 90’s
Austin Lowrey is a prolific artist who has created both a stunning body of work and a unique dream home…
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