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Spain’s traditional San Fermin festival backs after 2-year hiatus
The traditional San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain has resumed after a two-year break due to Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 532 activities will be held in the festival, which began with the fireworks, street entertainment, children’s…
Locals enjoy Turkish Festival in London
The 5th West London Turkish Summer Festival, one of the largest Turkish cultural festivals in England, was held in the capital's Feltham region. Around 4,000 people attended the festival, where cultural elements of Turkey were presented.…
The first janissary band concert after Covid-19 at Topkapı Palace
The Janissary Band affiliated to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense was suspended its concerts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As the pandemic reduced its impact, Janissary Band concerts resumed in Türkiye. In Topkapı Palace, where the…
Turkish Martyrdom Monument opened in Azerbaijan
The Turkish Martyrdom Monument was inaugurated in Azerbaijani city of Ganja in memory of the martyrs of the Caucasian Islamic Army under the command of Nuri Pasha during the Ottoman period. Turkey's Ambassador to Baku Cahit Bağcı, Ganja…
Camels decorated before Eid-al-Adha in Pakistan
The camels decorated by the camel hairdresser and farmer Ali Hassan Shah at the cattle market held on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha in Pakistani city of Karachi drew attention. Stating that the camel hair design was inherited from his…
Ancient sculpture remnants reunited after 3,000 years in China
Chinese archaeologists confirmed on June 16 that a recently unearthed bronze sculpture at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site was successfully matched with another bronzeware part after being set apart about 3,000 years ago. The sophisticated…
Pottery will die out within a decade, Turkish master Çolak says
Pottery in Turkey is in danger of extinction because no apprentices are trained, despite being one of the oldest professions in history and still resisting technology today. Pottery master Selim Çolak, who presented his works to citizens at…
The first pilgrim candidates arrives in Saudi Arabia after 2 years
Saudi Arabia that hasn't accepted pilgrim candidates from abroad for 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has welcomed the first pilgrim candidate convoy of 2022. The plane carrying the pilgrim convoy from Indonesia landed at Prince…
Japan’s traditional phaeton “Jinrikisha” still remains popular
The "Jinrikisha" phaetons, which were invented years ago in Japan to transport people from homes to train stations, still remain popular in the country. Historical phaetons pulled by people started to carry passengers again in Tokyo's…
Queen Elizabeth II, didn’t attend the ceremony in St. Paul’s Cathedral
The 4-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, held in St. Paul's Cathedral with Thanksgiving Mass today. While the Queen is expected to attend the event, Buckingham Palace on the evening of…