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Mining town on the steppe
25/08/2023 07:00

Mining town on the steppe

When Kazakhstan is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the modern metropolis, Astana, or the old capital, Almaty, surrounded by mountains. This time, however, we present the lesser-known Karaganda, where the author of these lines was able to spend nearly a month as part of a researcher exchange programme.
Stadium in China chops up and sells footbal pitch on which Lionel Messi played
21/08/2023 17:00

Stadium in China chops up and sells footbal pitch on which Lionel Messi played

4,000 fans queue up to land section of Beijing Workers’ Stadium grass on which the living Argentinian legend played in June.
Hundreds of boats set sail as fishing season starts on the South China Sea
18/08/2023 07:00

Hundreds of boats set sail as fishing season starts on the South China Sea

More than nine hundred fishing boats set sail from Zhapo harbor in Yangjiang, Guangdong province, as the seasonal fishing moratorium on the South China Sea ended on Wednesday.
Singapore filmmaker wins awards at Locarno Film Festival
15/08/2023 19:05

Singapore filmmaker wins awards at Locarno Film Festival

Singaporean film-maker Nelson Yeo’s debut feature Dreaming & Dying has won two awards at the Locarno Film Festival, The Straits Times reported.
Kyrgyzstan to host international bike ride Silk Road Mountin Race 2023
10/08/2023 14:02

Kyrgyzstan to host international bike ride Silk Road Mountin Race 2023

According to preliminary data, over 200 cyclists from many countries of the world will take part in the competition.
A picturesque bit of the Silk Road – Kyrgyzstan
01/08/2023 06:00

A picturesque bit of the Silk Road – Kyrgyzstan

Let's be honest, Kyrgyzstan is not what pops to one's mind when planning a holiday trip. Yet this hidden gem of Central Asia really should. 
Tourist numbers up 95.1 per cent in Oman
14/07/2023 06:00

Tourist numbers up 95.1 per cent in Oman

The tourism sector in Oman has experienced a significant boost with a remarkable increase in the number of tourist arrivals, exceeding 1.5mn this year till May, Muscat Daily reported.
Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history begins in Saudi Arabia
27/06/2023 06:29

Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history begins in Saudi Arabia

The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringing through the air, Al Jazeera reported.
Turkmenistan prepares anniversary week of Turkic culture
18/06/2023 06:34

Turkmenistan prepares anniversary week of Turkic culture

On the 30th anniversary of the founding of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), Turkmenistan will host the Week of Turkic Culture from 24 to 29 June, according to Daryo
Saudi Holy Mosques Presidency announces largest ever Hajj operation plan
06/06/2023 06:30

Saudi Holy Mosques Presidency announces largest ever Hajj operation plan

The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs on Thursday announced the operational plan for this year's Hajj season, Saudi Gazette reported.
Magical Hungarian past in Shanghai
16/05/2023 06:00

Magical Hungarian past in Shanghai

Celebrity architects and revue dancers, great painters and shady characters reminiscent of the world of Jenő Rejtő. And of course business people. They formed the Hungarian community of nearly 150 people in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, who built their lives and livelihoods thousands of kilometres away from their homeland.
Kazakhstan celebrates 200 years of composer Kurmangazy
10/05/2023 06:30

Kazakhstan celebrates 200 years of composer Kurmangazy

This year, Kazakhstan is celebrating 200 years of Kurmangazy Sagyrbayuly, a leading figure in Kazakh traditional music, composer, and versatile dombra performer, whose music reflected personal narratives and stories of Kazakh people in the 19th century, The Astana Times wrote.
Tutankhamen gets new home to attract Chinese tourists
07/05/2023 06:00

Tutankhamen gets new home to attract Chinese tourists

The golden mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamen will be moved to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the pyramids of Giza, once the official date of the opening is set. According to Nikkei Asia, the plan is expected to revive Egypt's tourism, and Cairo is especially keen on attracting tourists from China.
Culture and tourism expo closes in Wuhan
24/04/2023 12:25

Culture and tourism expo closes in Wuhan

The 2nd China (Wuhan) Culture and Tourism Expo concluded Sunday in Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei Province.
Mongolia declares 2023, 2024 as
24/04/2023 08:04

Mongolia declares 2023, 2024 as "Years to Visit Mongolia"

The Mongolian government decided to declare 2023 and 2024 as "Years to Visit Mongolia" to promote the country's pandemic-hit tourism sector.
Türkiye adds scenic western Cunda Island to natural protection list
17/04/2023 07:13

Türkiye adds scenic western Cunda Island to natural protection list

Famous as a distinctive summer or short weekend getaway location, the Cunda Island has received the status of “protected area” as a result of the new regulation.

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