Stories about Arts & Culture from August, 2024
Central Asians display unprecedented regional solidarity at the Paris Olympics
This level of solidarity showcased that Central Asians have developed a common regional identity and view each other as more than just adjacent nations.
‘Nionsologie': A term used in DRC to describe those who profess to know it all
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), "pseudo-experts" who profess to “know it all” defy all knowledge-based logic and flood social media with their often unfounded comments.
Hong Kong’s neon glow dims, symbolising the end of an era
Amid the whirlwind of sociopolitical changes that transformed Hong Kong from a liberal to an authoritarian city, people's desire to preserve and understand pieces of Hong Kong’s heritage has intensified.
From uprootedness to artistic expression: An interview with Cameroonian artist Salifou Lindou
'Lindou’s art reflects a rare sensitivity, addressing contemporary complexities through a refined aesthetic lens, reacts to current events and offers a sophisticated meditation on power, identity, and the human condition.'
Belarusian stand-up comedian who compared Lukashenka to a sparrow is accused of defamation
The comedian is well-known for his outspoken criticism of the Belarusian regime and its security forces, particularly in the wake of the 2020 opposition protests
The passing of an iconic Guyanese singer sparks patriotic feelings, as border dispute with Venezuela drags on
"It may have been triggered by a border controversy, but Not a Blade of Grass is simply a case of Guyanese people expressing fervently and passionately their love for Guyana ... "
World Steelpan Day acknowledges Trinidad & Tobago's national instrument, while a new film on panyards shows its power and potential
After Trinidad and Tobago passed a Bill to make the steelpan the country's national instrument, the film “Panyard Universe” looks at where panyard spaces have the power to take us.
Hip-hop artist recalls her husband’s execution in Myanmar
"At this moment, my sadness is there … I want to say that my loss is [of] one person, and it is incomparable to the losses of [many] others every day."
Resistance art as a weapon in Bangladesh's ongoing student movement
One remarkable aspect of the ongoing student protests in Bangladesh is the use of cartoons and comics shared on social media, as well as graffiti and posters on the streets.
The Caribbean marks Emancipation Day
"Today, we remember and honour our ancestors’ courage and determination to break free and build towards a better future where there is fairness, equality and opportunity present for all."
