Festivals/Celebrations

Two children rescued from 90m in air after Spanish slingshot ride cable snaps

The incident, which took place during a week-long fair in Seville, Spain, left the injured children dangling more than 90m in the air on a slingshot ride named Steel Max.

Letter From Masbate

For these Philippine cowboys, rodeo is tradition and livelihood, not just a Wild West import

A bull rider tries to balance on top of a raging bull during Rodeo Masbateno on April 14 in Masbate, Philippines.

Kanye West concert in Poland will be cancelled, venue says

US rapper Kanye West has celebrated Nazism. World War II Nazis killed more than three million of Poland’s 3.2 million Jewish population.

7 French tourists arrrested in Phuket over disruptive Songkran water play

The incident took place on April 12, 2026, when the Patong Police radio centre received a report of a group of tourists gathering to play with water in a way that obstructed traffic and disturbed other people.

Thailand expects $1.2 billion revenue as tourists flock to Songkran festival

The government expects Songkran to generate about 30.4 billion baht (S$1.2 billion) in tourism revenue, up 6 per cent from 2025.

Thailand announces rules for Songkran festival, fines for non-compliance

Bangkok steps up safety measures for Songkran Festival 2026.

Best and worst moments with siblings: Young Singaporeans share their experiences

This National Siblings Day, TLDR talks to young Singaporeans about their experiences with siblings.

Dubai dog lovers revel regardless of Mid-East war

A woman stands with two dogs during the Barkfest dog festival at Barasti Beach in Dubai on April 4.

Expensive fuel and war fears hit Thai confidence for Songkran trips

The war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over travel during the Songkran festival.

Revellers parade giant penises to dash stigma in Japan’s fertility festival

Devotees carry a large phallus-shaped portable shrine during the Kanamara festival at the Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki on April 5, 2026.

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