#festival (15 Posts)
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Water Guns and Woes: The Dual Faces of Thailand's Songkran Festival
The 2024 Songkran Festival in Thailand has concluded. April 13th to 15th marks the Thai New Year, also known as Songkran. While it celebrates the Thai New Year, Songkran is more commonly known as the Water Festival. Every year, travelers worldwide plan trips to Thailand to participate in Songkran. Although Songkran is a major festival […]
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Kim Jong Un: Trying to Be the New Sun of the State
North Korean Media Removes References to Kim Il Sung’s Birthday, Day of the SunKim Jong Un Establishes Mosaic Murals for His IdolizationKim Jong Un Intensifies Fourth-Generation Succession to Maintain Regime While North Korea has recently stopped idolizing Kim Il Sung and removed the term sun, they continue to use that term for Kim Jong Un, […]
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Experience Year-Round Light Festivals at 5 Korean Travel Spots
As the weather warms up, many people are planning their spring trips. Enjoying the splendid night view while basking in the spring weather is a great idea. We would like to introduce Korean travel destinations where light festivals are held annually. ① Light Festival Locations Near Seoul The Garden of Flowing Starlight is underway at […]
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What's Up with North Korea? Kim Jong Un Scraps Day of the Sun Celebration
North Korea reduces references to “Day of the Sun”Kim Il Sung’s birthday, the biggest holidayKim Jong Un attempts to elevate his status Every year around April 15th, North Korea holds grand celebrations to commemorate Kim Il Sung’s birthday, known as the Day of the Sun. These celebrations contribute to the legitimization of the Baekdu bloodline. […]
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Billie Eilish Caught in a Romantic Moment at Coachella
Coachella, The Largest Music Festival in the U.S.Where LE SSERAFIM PerformedBillie Eilish Spotted With Influencer Quenlin Blackwell Pop star Billie Eilish was seen sharing a close moment with a woman at a recent festival. A video of Billie Eilish at Coachella went viral on TikTok on April 15. The video shows Billie Eilish enjoying the […]
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Seoul City Threatens to Cut Power to Controversial Adult Video Festival
Japanese AV Stars’ 2024 KXF The Fashion FestivalCanceled in Suwon and Paju, Now Threatened in Seoul“We will proceed despite Seoul City’s warning.” Following cancellation in Suwon due to public opposition, organizers of the 2024 KXF The Fashion Festival plan to hold the event on the Han River, defying Seoul City’s threat to cut off electricity. […]
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Malaysian Pageant Winner Loses Title Due to TikTok Scandal
Malaysian Beauty Pageant Winner’s Title RevokedViru Nikah Terinsip Lost Her CrownDue to a Provocative Video She Posted Online, But Why? A Malaysian beauty queen recently lost her crown after a provocative video of her dancing emerged online. The South China Morning Post reports that Viru Nikah Terinsip, winner of the 2023 Unduk Ngadau Johor beauty […]
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Fan Bingbing's Latest Post Raises Eyebrows: Is She Hinting at a Career Comeback?
Fan Bingbing social media Actress Fan Bingbing, whose career in China has been on hold due to a tax evasion controversy, recently gave fans a glimpse into her life through facing negative scrutiny. On April 12, Fan Bingbing shared several photos on social media. She was seen striking various poses in traditional Thai attire, with […]
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Chinese Star Kiku Ju's Odd Shoulder Shape Sparks Surgery Speculation
Kiku Ju’s office, Kiku Ju’s Weibo, Online Community Chinese actress and singer Ju Jingyi, known as Kiku Ju, has sparked speculation about shoulder surgery online. The rumors center on the appearance of her shoulders, which some have compared to the letter “M.” Despite receiving the prestigious Popular Female Singer of the Year award at the […]
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5 Must-Visit Spring Travel Destinations in South Korea
① The Representative Flower Festival of South Jeolla Province Gurye in South Jeolla Province stands out as Korea’s prime spring travel destination. When spring comes, the Gurye Cornelian Cherry Festival is held as the cornelian cherry flowers bloom on the foothills of Jirisan. The cornelian cherries start to show their beauty in March. You can […]
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Harbin Ice and Snow Festival: A Winter Wonderland Draws 3 Million Visitors
As China's signature winter festival, it's no surprise that Chinese people are so excited to see the festival take place.This year's festival will feature fireworks phoenix drones and even camels...
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North Korea Kicks Off Celebrations for Kim Jong Il's Birthday
North Korea’s “82nd Birthday of Kim Jong Il” Central Photo Exhibition (Photo = Rodong Sinmun / News1) North Korea has begun various celebration events ahead of Chairman Kim Jong Il’s birthday (February 16) The Rodong Sinmun reported on the 6th, “The Great Leadership, Immortal Achievement, a central photo exhibition celebrating the 82nd birthday of Chairman […]
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Why You MUST Visit Sapporo in the Winter: Snow Festival and Beyond
Experience the Sapporo Snow Festival, explore Biei's winter wonderland, and hit the slopes at natural ski resorts in Sapporo.
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Budgeting for the Holidays: The True Price of a Christmas Tree
Americans cherish Christmas trees, spending $377 million yearly. Rising prices due to climate change and inflation, but tradition endures.
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Tradition or Madness? Japan's Long-Running Bizarre Contest
Japan's Saidai-ji Eyo, the "Naked Festival," involves men in loincloths competing to grab sacred sticks for a year of happiness.