The vibrant and colorful 2024 Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival kicked off on Saturday, bringing the lively rhythms and rich cultural traditions of Latin America to the streets of Toronto. The two-day event, held on July 6-7, is a celebration of Latin American music, dance, food, and art, attracting locals and tourists alike. The …
The vibrant Asia-Africa Festival 2024 saw enthusiastic participation from locals and tourists alike in Bandung, West Java. Held on the historic Asia Africa Street, the festival aimed to promote West Java’s tourism while celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the Asian and African continents. The festival, an annual event, took place at a significant historical …
The “Pamplonesa” municipal music band performed during the “Chupinazo” opening ceremony today, marking the official start of the San Fermin Festival outside the Town Hall of Pamplona in northern Spain. Thousands of people gathered to witness the launch of the week-long festival, famous for its thrilling bull runs. The “Chupinazo,” or start rocket, was fired …
In preparation for the annual Rath Yatra, or chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, young women gathered at the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad to paint intricate decorative motifs on an elephant. This vibrant tradition takes place on the eve of the festival, which is a significant event in the Hindu calendar. The Rath Yatra festival, dedicated …
Extensive flooding has inundated villages and farmland in Huarong County, following a breach in the embankment along the shore of Dongting Lake in China’s central Hunan province. The incident has left a trail of destruction, severely affecting local communities and agricultural activities in the region. The breach in the embankment occurred due to continuous heavy …
On Friday, the Nepali Embassy in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board and Hotel Association Nepal, successfully organized the Nepal Tourism Promotion Programme under the theme ‘Next Door Nepal: Your Ultimate Travel Destination’. The event aimed to foster business connections and promote tourism between Nepal and Bangladesh. The programme featured a series of …
A chemical leak at an aircraft engineering facility near Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has caused illness in 39 employees, as reported by Al Jazeera, citing local officials. The Fire and Rescue Department responded to the incident, which took place away from the main passenger terminal, confirming the leak of methyl mercaptan gas, commonly mixed …
Inaugurated in 2015, the SCO (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park has become a significant economic and industrial hub in East China’s Jiangsu Province. Covering an expansive area of approximately 69.79 square kilometers, the park is home to over 1,600 enterprises. This dynamic center, named after the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is not just a logistical powerhouse …
Mount Yasur, an active volcano located on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu, has become a must-visit destination for adventure tourists from around the world. Known for its constant volcanic activity, Mount Yasur offers visitors a unique and thrilling experience, drawing thousands of tourists each year. A Natural MarvelMount Yasur stands at 361 meters (1,184 …
Park rangers on Japan’s sacred Mount Fuji officially commenced this year’s climbing season about 90 minutes before sunrise on Monday, implementing new trail fees and limiting the number of hikers to curb overcrowding. At 3 a.m., officials opened a newly installed gate at a station situated just over halfway up the 3,776-meter (12,388-foot) peak, a …
