Hamilton Cancels Kennedy Center Engagement Amid Leadership Controversy
In a striking decision, the producers of Hamilton have announced that the Tony Award-winning musical will no longer perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., next year. The move comes in response to…
Lencia Kebede: The Trailblazing Star Redefining Broadway’s ‘Wicked’
A Historic Moment in OzOn a night that will be etched in Broadway history, Lencia Kebede took center stage as Elphaba in Wicked, becoming the first full-time Black actor to assume the role on Broadway. Stepping into the iconic green…
Derby to Celebrate St George’s Day with Knights and Dragons
Derby is set to host a vibrant celebration of English culture in honor of St George’s Day, featuring an array of family-friendly activities across the city center. The free festivities will take place on Saturday, ahead of the patron saint’s…
Preserving Co Tu Culture in Harmony with Tourism Development
The Co Tu community in Hoa Vang District, Da Nang, is actively preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage while integrating it with the city’s tourism development. This effort reflects the community’s commitment to retaining their identity amidst modernization, while…
Da Nang’s Unique Cultural Heritage: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
Historically, Da Nang’s cultural identity was closely tied to the broader Quang Nam region, sharing geography, traditions, and social customs. However, as Da Nang emerged as a centrally-governed city, it cultivated its own distinct cultural identity—a seamless fusion of traditional…
Explosive Weapons Devastate Cultural Heritage: Report Highlights Need for Urgent Action
The use of explosive weapons in urban warfare is causing catastrophic damage to cultural heritage sites and endangering civilian lives, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic. The report, titled…
A Guide to Kwanzaa: Celebrating African Culture and Community
Kwanzaa, often described as a “political-motivator holiday,” is a week-long celebration honoring African culture, heritage, and unity. Observed annually from December 26 to January 1, the holiday has grown beyond the United States to be embraced by communities worldwide with…