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May 2, 2025

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Hong Kong Arts Festival Announced No Limits 2025 Free Online Program

No Limits is now offering free viewing for its online programs of international features films and documentaries. The programs are co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities. And with the strategic supporting partners Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong. From now to May 19, 2025, the programs will be free for viewing.…

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The accolades for “Shogun” reflect not only the growing diversity in American entertainment, but also the legacy of Japan’s “jidaigeki” samurai films, which have influenced directors worldwide. “Shogun” recently racked up 18 Emmy Awards for its first season — the most ever for a show in a single year. The previous record holder was “Game of Thrones” with 12 wins…

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Before you think of this as a dull old show on a stage, get a new perspective! Classic Chinese opera is developing current trends in the best interest of today’s…

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Gulangyu Music Festival Opens 5th Edition

On the evening of July 13, the Fifth Gulangyu Music Festival was opened in Gulangyu, Xiamen. The event featured music performances at Gangzaihou Beach, Gulangyu Music Hall, Gulangyu Organ Arts…

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The Perfection of Joy in Beethoven’s Ninth

Beethoven is a name we all know well today. As a composer in the late 18th century, Beethoven was already making headlines. And one of his profound creative work was…

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culture

A Night Steeped in Malaysia Heritage

A rediscovery of the home country After a decade away, returning to Malaysia felt like a warm embrace. The familiar sights, sounds, and aromas sparked a surge of nostalgia, a…

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cultural exchange

German Choir To Bridge China-Germany Friendship

As China and Europe have resumed exchanges and dialogue at all levels since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of students and teachers from the Chinese Choir of…

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French music

How did Chilly Gonzales make the piano sexy again?

It is officially the month of great gigs. ARTE Festival 2023 returns this season and we are spoilt for choice. Out of the already spectacular program, I thought choosing Chilly…

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Malaysia

Tinariwen: The Roots Of The Blues Will Sing

Just a few weeks away from performing at the Shibuya Club Quattro in Japan, Tinariwen confirmed show at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on Dec.15. Malaysia’s performing arts history archive, Pusaka collaborates with Malaysia’s Embassy of France to present Malian musicians Tinariwen this 15 December at JioSpace,…

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