A reality TV star is heading to Leicestershire stately home Belvoir Castle next month to turn on its Christmas lights. Georgia Toffolo – aka ‘Toff’ – will switch on the lights at The Engine Yard retail village as part of a festive event in support of Leicestershire charity Hope Against Cancer. Toff is best known […] Read more
Foods, fashion parades, music, dance and a Dandy’s Got Talent show highlight the second annual Unity in Diversity Festival. Set at the Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre and the neighbouring Dandenong Market, the free family-fun festival brings a wealth of locally-based cultural arts and experiences. The attractions include 25 homemade craft and food artisans as […] Read more
There are only three months left in 2019, but the calendar still has plenty of festivals and fairs to enjoy. From film and dance presentations to book releases and DJ sets, entertainment and cultural enrichment opportunities abound. Here are five big ones coming up in what remains of the year. 2019 Christmas Ornament Fair Now […] Read more
The Rugby World Cup opened with children singing while a brief history of rugby union was projected behind them onto the slopes of a replica of Mt Fuji erected in the middle of the pitch. Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup at the Tokyo Stadium. Photo: AFP […] Read more
Xi’an, one of China’s oldest cities and home to the former Sui and Tang dynasties 1,300 years ago, is promoting its local cuisine to the world at the recently opened 2019 Chinese Food Art Festival and the Shaanxi Cuisine International Gourmet Cultural Festival (the Festival). Through showcasing its provincial cooking styles and creative fusions, the […] Read more
Actress Zhang Ziyi has been named “Godmother” of the 19th annual Trophée Chopard 2019 at Cannes Film Festival. As godmother, Zhang will present the award to both a male and female young actor on the rise. She follows “Godmother” Diane Kruger, who presented the award to Joe Alwyn and Elizabeth Debicki at Cannes film Festival […] Read more
Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury will headline a free concert at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah on February 22. The singer-songwriter, popular for his romantic ballads, will be belting out his biggest hits, including songs from his album ‘W’ such as ‘Sorna Soloh’ and ‘Hala Ta Feati’. The event will be held at the beachfront plaza, with […] Read more
