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The 'Year of Terich Mir' festival, a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of the highest peak in the Hindukush Mountain Range, is set to begin on July 20. Director General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) Habibullah Arif announced the commencement
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Palstinian-American poet Fady Joudah has pulled out of the Edinburgh International Book Festival in protest at the inclusion of two Israeli writers, Etgar Keret and Anshel Pfeffer, in the programme. Joudah, who was due to appear at the event in August, cited the festival's "insensitive" invitation
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Mercedes-Benz Classic showcased its rich heritage by presenting five Silver Arrows from different decades at the 32nd Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is famous as the "largest motorised garden party in the world". The event featured the arguably most valuable racing car duo in the world, the Mercedes-Benz
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Emergence, an experiential art exhibition by Rachael, is currently underway at St Peter's Church in Scarborough town centre. Described as an immersive and contemplative installation, it offers visitors the chance to explore the creative community and experience art in a unique setting. Rachael, the artist behind the exhibition,
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The city of Curuca in northeastern Para is currently experiencing a vibrant moment with the 47th edition of its traditional Folklore Festival, one of the largest popular events in the municipality after Carnival. The event, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, is part of a R$17.3 million package
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Maggie Gee, a 75-year-old grandma, has opened a photographic window to the life and times of the Billingham International Folklore Festival of World Dance, celebrating six decades of international exchange, entertainment, and community bonding. Through her father Walter Crinnion's photographs, taken between 1968 and 1974, Maggie shares the
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A crowd-squeezed festival-goer shared a harrowing experience from Wireless Festival, where attendees were packed like "sardines" in the scorching heat. The 20-year-old festival returned to London's Finsbury Park, featuring a rare multi-day performance by Canadian rapper Drake. Despite the efforts of the festival organizers to provide
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Barry Hyde, the lead singer of the iconic North East band Futureheads, will take the stage at the Durham Brass Festival to perform his new solo album, Minus Ballads, inspired by the region's rich mining heritage. Commissioned by Sunderland Council, the album explores the region's coal
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Gerald Finley, the Canadian bass-baritone, has had a diverse and illustrious career, having performed in various operas and concerts, including Verdi's Otello, Don Giovanni, and Vaughan Williams's Sancta Civitas. Finley will be the soloist in the rarely performed choral epic, Sancta Civitas, written in the aftermath
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Drake's recent performance at London's Wireless Festival was a high-energy display of his musical legacy, featuring surprise guest appearances and a setlist heavy with nostalgic hits from his most beloved albums. The 38-year-old rapper's sonic influence has wavered across recent releases, but he wisely
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The municipality of Ponta Grossa in Campos Gerais is set to host the Rota 01 Festival, a two-day event featuring music, cuisine, and activities for all ages. The festival, taking place on the 12th and 13th, is expected to attract over 12,000 visitors, with the state's tourism
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Wet Leg, the British rock band known for their catchy and energetic sound, have just released their latest album Moisturizer. In a recent interview with the PA news agency, the band's frontwoman Rhian Teasdale spoke about the inspiration behind their new single, "Davina McCall," which is
