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Culture & Leisure



Moroccan music heritage concert series launches in Marrakech

A new cultural initiative in Morocco is set to revive interest in the country’s musical heritage as digital platforms reshape listening habits and global trends dominate audiences. The project, titled “Mémoire de la chanson marocaine,” will launch on May 23 at Théâtre......

Grimes announces psy opera album featuring lyrics co written by ai

Grimes has revealed details of her upcoming album Psy Opera, marking her return to music after several years away from the industry. The project follows her 2020 release Miss Anthropocene and introduces a rare collaboration with artificial intelligence, though the artist insists the technology played......

Moroccan women riders gain global spotlight in tbourida tradition

International attention has turned to Morocco after a photo series on female tbourida riders stood out at the World Press Photo Contest. The project, titled “Farīsāt: daughters of gunpowder,” by Italian photographer Chantal Pinzi, captures women performing the traditional equestrian discipline......

Sara Ouhaddou wins BNP Paribas prize at Art Paris 2026 for cultural transmission work

Sara Ouhaddou received the BNP Paribas Banque Privée Prize at Art Paris 2026 for her focus on cultural transmission. The event ran from April 8 to 11 at the Grand Palais in Paris. The jury selected her for installations that blend Moroccan artisanal techniques with modern materials. Her series......

Moroccan comedian Mohamed Fatih marks 10 years with Casablanca show

Moroccan comedian Mohamed Fatih is set to take the stage in Casablanca on April 17, 2026, presenting his first solo show “Fatih Chahiya,” a performance that reflects a decade of work in stand-up comedy and live performance. The event will be held at the Théâtre Diwane Arts, a......

An Italian researcher claims a second Sphinx lies buried beneath the Giza Plateau

Italian engineer Filippo Biondi has claimed that his team has detected what they believe is a second Sphinx buried under the Giza Plateau. Using satellite‑based radar technology, the researchers say they have identified subsurface structures that mirror the layout already visible beneath the existing......

UK eyes museum entry fees for foreign tourists

The UK government actively considers charging international visitors entry to major national museums and galleries. This would end 25 years of universal free access at sites like the British Museum, National Gallery, and Tate. The Guardian reported Wednesday ministers eye fees to shore up struggling......

Abidjan to host 16th international book fair under theme of reading for progress

The 16th edition of the Abidjan International Book Fair, known by its French acronym SILA, will take place from April 28 to May 2 in Ivory Coast's economic capital, organized around the theme "Read to Build." The announcement was made at a press conference in Abidjan dedicated to outlining......

Reuters investigation identifies Banksy as Bristol native Robin Gunningham

A Reuters investigation published Thursday says it has identified the anonymous street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, a man from Bristol who reportedly later changed his legal name to David Jones. The 3,500 word report traces a series of clues linking the artist to locations ranging from war damaged......

Loewe tailors ‘second skin’ lab coats for Prado Museum restorers in Madrid

In a quiet wing of Madrid’s Museo Nacional del Prado, a team of highly trained conservators spends long days safeguarding some of the world’s most celebrated paintings, including Diego Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights.......

Aiguebelle marks 158 years in Morocco with manifesto film

Aiguebelle is celebrating 158 years of presence in Morocco with the release of a manifesto film titled “Men Dima ou Mazal,” choosing cinematic storytelling over a traditional advertising slogan. The heritage chocolate brand frames the production as a tribute to Morocco and to the everyday......

Saint Francis of Assisi relics displayed publicly in Italy for first time

For the first time in history, the relics of Saint Francis of Assisi have been publicly displayed in Assisi, Italy, marking the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. Housed in a transparent plexiglass case, the relics can be seen at the lower church of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi......

Drums and Devotion: celebrating Ramadan in China’s Muslim communities

As evening descends on Najiaying, a small town in southern China’s Yunnan province, the rhythmic beating of drums signals the start of Ramadan. Streets fill with the sounds of tradition as families make their way to the local mosque to pray and share meals. Children gather alongside elders while......

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