Culture

S.Korea’s Marriage Rate Hits Record Low In 2018

SEOUL, S. Korea, March 20 (NNN-KCNA) – South Korea’s marriage rate hit a new record low last year, as the…

One Killed, Hundreds Injured In “Fire Festival” Celebrations In Iran

TEHRAN, Iran, March 20 (NNN-IRNA) – At least one person was killed in the nationwide “fire festival” in Iran, on…

Strengthening Indonesia-Cambodia Bilateral Relations Through Culture

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 9 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia and Cambodia have historically shared cultural ties since the Syailendra Dynasty ruling in…

Japan To Hold Nationwide Expo To Attract Olympics Visitors

TOKYO, Japan, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Japanese government plans to hold a “Japan Exposition” with a series of cultural…

Kuwait’s Emir Greets Citizens, Residents On National Day, Liberation Day

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, Feb 27 (NNN-KUNA) – The Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Tuesday, congratulated Kuwaiti citizens…

Lebanese Hold Protest In Favour Of Civil Marriage

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 24 (NNN-NNA) – Tens of Lebanese citizens protested on Saturday, near the Interior Ministry in Beirut, demanding…

UNESCO Commends UAE’s Role In Safeguarding Intangible Heritage

KHARTOUM, Sudan, Feb 23 (NNN-WAM) – A UNESCO official affirmed that the UAE continues to be a key partner of…

Myanmar Starts Traditional Sticky Rice-Making Competitions To Celebrate Harvest

Photo courtesy Mizzima YANGON, Myanmar, Feb 17 (NNN-MNA) – People were seen busily entering Myanmar’s traditional Htamane (sticky rice)-making competitions,…

Chinese, Egyptian Companies Sign Contract On Publishing, Translation

CAIRO, Egypt, Feb 13 (NNN-MENA) – China’s Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media Company and Egypt’s Dar Al-Shorouk Publishing House Group,…

Bahrain’s Cultural And Urban Projects Discussed

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb 8 (NNN-BNA) – Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities’ (BACA’s) President, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, today…