Festivals/Celebrations

Kremlin says Putin’s security is being tightened for Victory Day events

Russia's Su-25 jet aircraft release smoke in the colours of the Russian state flag while flying towards the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower during a flypast rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

South Korean embassy accused of mismanagement at K-Culture event in Pakistan

An official said the embassy had planned the event as open to the public, but more than 15,000 people turned up, exceeding the venue's capacity.

Woman nabbed for wielding knife at Rain Rave Water Music Festival in KL

In a viral video, a man can be seen attempting to disarm the woman.

Singapore Fringe Festival returns in 2027, still fund-raising for $80K target

A Lesbian Love Story: The Musical was one of the shows for the 2026 edition of the Singapore Fringe Festival

Mexico City to host 18 free fan festivals for World Cup

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada speaks on stage, on the day Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum delivers a speech marking her first year in office, reporting on government actions included in her first State of the Union address, to supporters and government officials at Zocalo Square, in Mexico City, Mexico, October 5, 2025. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan

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.

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