Diwali
Dhanteras is a significant festival in Hindu mythology that falls on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik (October-November). It is celebrated two days before the festival of lights, Diwali, and is a day to worship Lord Yama, the god of death, to ensure prosperity
Youth
The 2011 SoCal Youth TakeOver Festival, sponsored by Coca-Cola, MySpace, and Yelp, will take place on August 13, 2011, at the Los Angeles Center Studios. The festival features performances by notable artists such as YG, Kerli, TyDolla$ign, Audio Push, and local unsigned talent. The event aims to empower local
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The Emerging Young Artists festival, launched by Friday Musicale, aims to fill the summer performance gap for classical musicians in Jacksonville. The two-weekend festival, consisting of four concerts, features 14 young musicians who will perform on Friday and Sunday evenings, August 5-7. In addition to performances, the festival will provide
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Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre (DFYT) is preparing for its fifth edition, set to take place from October 1 to 10 under the patronage of Shaikh Majid Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture. This initiative aims to promote Emirati and Arab theatre artists and enthusiasts by
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The Youth Cultural Festival and Career Option Fair, a first-of-its-kind event in Tobias Hainyeko constituency, brought together young and old people to address the challenges faced by the youth in the region. The fair aimed to provide information and guidance to the vulnerable youth in the constituency, who are plagued
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Bhaderwah Youth Festival, a collaborative venture between Bhaderwah campus, University of Jammu and 4 Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army, was inaugurated by the Minister of Higher Education, Abdul Ganai Malik, on December 3, 2010. The festival aimed to promote inter-community bonding and provide a platform for students to showcase
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The Lahore Youth Performing Arts Festival concluded with the staging of "Naang Waal" (The Knot), a play written by Huma Safdar of Lahore Grammar School (LGS). The play told the story of a Punjabi woman who takes charge of her family's well-being after her cowardly husband
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At the inaugural Youth Festival 2010 in Karachi, the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) made a significant impact with its Mass Awareness Participation Program stall, attracting large crowds and dignitaries with its energy conservation messages. On Sunday and Monday, the KESC team, led by Dr. Farooq Sattar, Minister for Overseas
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The Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop will hold a seven-day Youth Performing Arts Festival (YPAF) at Al-Hamra Cultural Complex in Lahore from November 23 to 29. The festival aims to support the local youth in their artistic endeavors and preserve the country's rich cultural heritage. Faizan Peerzada, CEO of
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Asha Niketan, a skill development centre for people living with special challenges, is gearing up for the festive season of Deepawali. The residents are actively involved in preparations, making candles and other materials from scratch. While two inmates have chosen to spend Deepawali with their biological families, the majority of
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Gold jewellery sales in India are poised for a significant increase of up to 15% during the first days of the Diwali festival, attributed to steady prices and increased footfalls. Experts expect a growth in demand for gold and silver on the auspicious day of Dhanteras, which marks the beginning
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Sikkim's Chief Minister Pawan Chamling emphasized the importance of adventure tourism in the state's development during the concluding ceremony of the three-day long Youth Adventure Festival 2010 at Yangang, South Sikkim. He announced several initiatives, including the construction of the Skywalk at Bhaleydhunga and Sikkim University,
