Senior female members of the royal family, including Queen Camilla and Princesses Kate and Meghan, will display unity in style during a State Banquet at Windsor Castle for President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. They will wear miniature portraits of King Charles III, created by artist Elizabeth Meek, which feature intricate details such as the monarch's Admiral of the Fleet regalia and a jewel-encrusted frame. The gesture aims to promote unity within the royal family and show respect to the monarch.
Sabrina Carpenter performed at a sold-out show in London's Hyde Park, accompanied by a host of A-list celebrities. The event featured opera singer Katherine Jenkins and her family, as well as actress Cara Delevingne and her sister Poppy. Irish actor Jamie Dornan was also spotted enjoying the festival with his daughter. Sabrina closed her performance with a hit song "Espresso," followed by a firework display.
Somerset House is set to return with an immersive disco experience, building on its success from last year's Cute exhibition. The venue has a history of hosting contemporary art events, including the recent "Three to See" showcase featuring works by José da Silva and Ria Hopkinson. Yinka Ilori and Tai Shani will be part of the upcoming event, while Jacob Rothschild is involved in the organization.
Thorsten Junike has won the final round of Excire's "People in Focus" contest with their boudoir-inspired portrait, "There Must Be an Angel." The AI judge used by Excire was trained by expert photographers on hundreds of thousands of photos and was deemed "extremely fair" to reduce human bias.
The Titanic exhibit in Singapore offers an immersive experience, allowing visitors to step into the lives of passengers before and during the tragic event. The 1,300 sqm exhibition features realistic room recreations, 3D visuals, and powerful video animations, as well as a walking VR experience that takes visitors on a virtual dive to the Titanic's wreck site in the North Atlantic. Authentic recovered items, including handwritten passenger letters, provide an intimate glimpse into human stories behind the tragedy. The Singapore edition includes exclusive content such as a full-wall panel showcasing the first local news report of the Titanic's sinking and historical photographs capturing Singapore's landscape and lifestyle in the 1910s.
Traveloka Preserves Indonesia's Vibrant Cultural Traditions
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Indonesia is home to numerous cultural traditions that have stood the test of time, with many still being practiced today. The Ngaben ceremony, for instance, is a Balinese Hindu tradition where the deceased is carried through the streets on a decorated bier, accompanied by music and dance. In contrast, Kerik Gigi, a traditional Javanese wedding ritual, involves the groom's family members hitting him with sticks to test his courage and strength before the wedding ceremony. Meanwhile, Ma’nene, a tradition from the island of Java, is a coming-of-age ritual where young girls are given a small gift and a new set of clothes to mark their transition to womanhood. These unique customs have been preserved through the years, thanks in part to the efforts of organizations like Traveloka, which has worked to promote Indonesian culture and traditions globally.
Turkish Archaeologists Restore Ancient Bath Complex
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Archaeologists led by Professor Murat Çekilmez are conserving a 40,000-square-meter ancient bath-gymnasium complex as part of the "Heritage for the Future" project in Türkiye, highlighting its significant historical and architectural value.
The UAE Pavilion, "Earth to Ether", at the Osaka Expo features a blend of tradition and innovation, offering visitors an authentic Emirati culinary experience, unique products from UAE-based creatives, and interactive programs in its workshop space, located near the Japanese Pavilion and Shining Hat exhibition hall.
Vicky Pattison is set to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up for 2025, along with returning professionals Dianne Buswell and Johannes Radebe, among others. The show's Executive Producer, Sarah James, confirmed that two new professional dancers will also be joining the lineup. Vicky previously pulled out of last year's series due to a foot injury, but is expected to make her return alongside Carlos Gu and Kai Widdrington, who did not have celebrity partners last season.