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‘The Bombing of Master Han Dan’ Celebrated in Taiwan
Taiwanese people held 'The Bombing of Master Han Dan' celebrations in the Taitung district with firecrackers and decorations.
The ritual is believed to bring luck and scare away bad spirits and is held on every 15th day of the Lunar New…
17th Tehran International Tourism Fair Showcases Global Cultures
The 17th Tehran International Tourism and Handicrafts Fair has opened in Iran, attracting tourism companies and visitors from various countries, including Türkiye, Russia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia,…
London Eye Adorned with Colors of Chinese New Year
The London Eye, one of Britain's landmarks, has been adorned with eye-catching illumination for the Spring Festival and the Chinese New Year. The colors red and gold, which are the traditional colors of the Chinese New Year, and…
Istanbul’s Kariye Mosque: Former Church Opens For Visitors
The 6th-century Chora Church in Fatih, later converted into the "Atik Ali Pasha Mosque" or "Kariye Mosque" in 1511, witnessed a transformation from a museum back to a place of worship. The decision…
China’s Traditional Palace of Gaocheng Lanterns Revitalized
For over 500 years, Gaocheng District in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China, has been crafting lanterns, famously known as "Palace Lanterns." Legend has it that these lanterns earned their name due to their exquisite craftsmanship and…
Bulgaria Holds Traditional Masquarade Festival
The traditional masquarade festival of Bulgaria was held from last Friday to Sunday in the capital, Sofia. This year's organization attracted 105 masquerade groups from Bulgaria and 20 from other European countries such as Greece, Italy,…
Kastamonu Starts 3rd Version of Its Winter Festival
Kastomonu's third local winter festival has started on Gölcük and Fındıklı plateaus. Thousands of participants from all over Türkiye competed in various races and danced to local music. Various demonstrations, such as an off-road vehicle…
Turkish Coffee Draws Japanese to Shimokitazawa District
A coffee shop that introduces traditional Turkish coffee to the Japanese and was ranked as one of the top 5 coffee shops in Tokyo in 2021 attracts great attention. Opened in Tokyo by a Japanese lover of Turkey and became one of the most…
Annual Australia Day Celebrated
Numerous people celebrated Australia Day, which is celebrated annually on January 26 with ceremonies and rallies across the country.
Australia Day, also known as Invasion Day, commemorates the first landing on Australia on 1788 and the…
Türkiye’s Unique ‘Coffee Cup’ Museum Aims for Guinness World Record
Elazığ's exclusive 'Coffee Cup' Museum, the sole one in Türkiye, is gearing up to enter the Guinness World Records with its impressive collection of 5,000 artifacts. Founded by Ahmet Bulut, President of Elazığ Tourism, Culture,…