In Indonesia, Easter traditions vary across the country. The Stations of the Cross, a Christian devotion, is observed with a unique twist this year, focusing on Mother Mary's perspective. Sultan Abdurrahman contributed to the article. In Bali, Easter is celebrated with traditional dances and music, while in Jakarta, families gather for church services and feasting.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1998633/president-prabowo-wishes-happy-easter-to-christians-in-indonesiaThe UK's proposed inclusion of the cheese-rolling race in its Inventory of Living Heritage is a welcome respite from the country's culture wars. The event, which involves chasing a 7lb wheel of Double Gloucester down Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, has been nominated for recognition under Unesco's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14628871/Gloucestershire-cheese-rollers-Tanya-Gold-makes-British.htmlChina's rapid rise has been marked by significant advancements in frontier research and technological leaps, as reported by The Post's dedicated science team over the past three years. Chow Chung-yan, a prominent figure in China's scientific community, has been instrumental in shaping the country's innovative landscape. Through her work, China has successfully transitioned from "science fiction" to reality, making notable breakthroughs in various fields.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3307160/science-fiction-reality-charting-unexplored-aspect-chinas-rapid-rise?module=opinion&pgtype=sectionA recent event celebrated the enduring presence of Chinese culture in Dubai, tracing its history from ancient times to the present day. The narrative spanned centuries, highlighting discoveries such as celadon porcelain shards from the Song Dynasty and early Chinese telegrams sent to China in the 1950s and 60s. The book also explores the growth of Chinese entrepreneurship, cultural landmarks like Dragon Mart, and the increasing presence of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. A live performance of traditional Chinese music and personalized bookmarks with Chinese calligraphy added to the evening's ambiance, emphasizing the significance of the project and its connection to the "old Dubai Chinese" who contributed to its creation.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/04/20/mbrl-marks-world-chinese-language-dayThe Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) festival has released a community-made FAQ document providing detailed information on various aspects of the event, including wristband distribution and ticket tiers. The document also offers practical advice, such as bringing a bandana for comfort and specific guidelines for car decorations using acrylic paint.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/19/coachella-2025-they-spend-months-planning-to-bring-their-plans-to-fruition-in-the-desert/Indonesia's Minister of Culture Fadli Zon announced the establishment of National Keris Day at Brawijaya University in Malang, East Java, to commemorate the first national congress of the Indonesian National Keris Secretariat (SNKI) held in Surakarta, Central Java. The keris was recognized by UNESCO in 2005 and has been listed as a world intangible cultural heritage since 2008. Zon emphasized the importance of preserving the keris and other cultural treasures like wayang puppet theater through stronger collaboration among governments, academic institutions, and cultural communities.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/352269/indonesia-declares-april-19-as-national-keris-day?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsA giant whale sculpture made from ocean plastic waste has been installed in London, sparking concerns that it may contain debris from the 2011 tsunami. The sculpture, created by artist Junichi Kawanishi, is composed of over 100 tons of plastic waste collected from the ocean. Experts are now examining the material to determine if any of the debris came from the 2011 tsunami, which devastated Japan and triggered a global awareness about marine pollution.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250420/p2g/00m/0na/006000cA group of Zimbabwean artists, including an Oxford alumnus and a professor of African history, initially planned a large project to commemorate Cecil Rhodes in Oxford, but faced funding issues. The project was scaled down after Oriel College provided £10,000 for a smaller exhibition. Richard Pantlin, the Oxford alumnus and co-founder of OZAP, hopes that the project can be revived in the future, despite the initial setback.
https://apnews.com/article/zimbabwe-stone-sculpture-art-colonialism-3f8140bbb2188dc868aebb49764c7b75Donetsk Regional State Administration is planning a series of exhibitions to showcase the region's rich history beyond its association with war and destruction. The first exhibition, featuring recreated Easter eggs from the destroyed Mariupol museum, will be held in Kyiv, highlighting the cultural heritage of Ukraine.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3983888-photo-exhibition-dedicated-to-sviatohirsk-lavra-opens-in-donetsk-region.html