Cincinnati Ballet Stars Shine in Shanghai Showcase
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Liu Sirui, a principal dancer with Cincinnati Ballet, and Sun Jiayong, a former principal dancer of Bejart Ballet Lausanne in Switzerland, performed as part of a cultural event in Shanghai. The event featured traditional Chinese craftsmanship demonstrations, including silk brocade weaving, calligraphy, and seal carving. Saundra Barnes, a professor who taught at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, praised the city's unique blend of warmth, culture, and cuisine.
Culture Ministry Seeks Feedback from 15,000 Community Members
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The Culture, Community and Youth Ministry and Scape are planning to collect feedback from an additional 15,000 individuals before finalizing their design plans for the project. This move aims to ensure that the community's needs and preferences are incorporated into the designs, which are expected to be completed by early 2026.
The Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collections of Louis Vuitton, Dior, Sacai, Kenzo, and Prada showcase a trend of untucked shirts with a twist. At Louis Vuitton, a beige shirt is paired with a pink sweater, while at Dior, a light blue pinstripe shirt is left untucked with its cuffs undone. Japanese label Sacai features a pair of black trousers with a white shirt tucked in on one side and loose on the other. Kenzo remixes an evening suit by tucking out a white tuxedo shirt and leaving the bow tie untied, while Prada's striped short-sleeve shirt is tucked in at the front but hanging out slightly at the back. Chinese actor Deng Wei also joins in with a brown Moschino suit featuring an untucked crisp white shirt.
Dubai Design District Unveils Vibrant Cultural Programme
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Dubai Design District (d3) will host various programmes including installations, exhibitions, and talks, solidifying Dubai's position as the Middle East's design capital. The district, part of TECOM Group PJSC, is a global creative ecosystem that fosters culture, creativity, and talent, featuring multi-brand boutiques, fashion brands, and art studios.
Daddy Lumba, a renowned Ghanaian musician, has passed away, leaving the music fraternity and the country in shock. He was born on September 29, 1964, in Nsuta, Ashanti region, Ghana. Lumba's career spanned several decades, with notable albums such as "Sika Sem", "Aben Wo Ha", and "Wo Ho Kyere". His most recent song, "Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo", was released in December 2022. Fellow artists like Sarkodie, Guru, and Sista Afia have sent condolences to his family, praising his incredible talent. Lumba had been scheduled to go on tour to the US and Canada later this year.
Iraqi singer Aseel Hameem believes that Iraqi music is here to stay, citing its rich cultural heritage and unique sound. Meanwhile, producer Art Beatz is bringing together Arab and Western sounds, creating a new fusion of music styles. In other news, Somaliland's Berbera Port may play a crucial role in securing African trade, while the UAE has announced a new corporate tax ruling on property. Ziad Rahbani, known as Lebanon's "voice of soul", has passed away at 69, prompting tributes from fans and fellow artists.
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees celebrated their cultural heritage by showcasing outfits inspired by Latin American pop culture. Maria Flores from Los Angeles designed an outfit based on the Mexican TV show "El Chapulín Colorado", highlighting the importance of representation for Latinos and Hispanics in media. The celebration will continue with a panel featuring renowned Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
Lebanon Mourns Loss of Beloved Singer Ziad Rahbani
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Ziad Rahbani, known as "the voice of Lebanon's soul", has passed away at the age of 69. Tributes have poured in for the renowned Lebanese singer and songwriter who was celebrated for his music that captured the sorrow and hope of Lebanon's civil war.
George Lucas is set to make his debut appearance at San Diego's Comic-Con for a preview of his upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which will feature a 300,000-square-foot building with galleries, theaters, and related spaces on an 11-acre campus near the University of Southern California. The museum, founded by Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, aims to explore the histories and traditions of narrative art across time and cultures through a panel discussion moderated by Queen Latifah, featuring Guillermo Del Toro and Doug Chiang.