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Oct 06, 2024

Nagaland Gears Up for 25th Hornbill Festival Celebration

The Department of Tourism in Nagaland is set to celebrate the 25th Hornbill Festival, marking its silver jubilee from December 1 to 10, 2024 at the Heritage Village, Kisama. G. Hukugha Sema, Commissioner and Secretary for Tourism, expressed excitement, stating it's going to be a remarkable festival.
The Hornbill Festival came to life in 2000.
The Hornbill Festival is an effort to preserve and protect the diverse cultures of tribal communities by the Government of Nagaland.
The festival is named after the Hornbill bird, which is deeply respected in the state and features prominently in Naga folktales and songs.

Sep 23, 2024

US Returns 297 Antiquities, Including 4000-year-old Copper Figure, to India

US returned 297 priceless antiquities, including those artefacts that are almost 4,000 years old and originate in northern part of India.
The Ministry of External Affair said that antiquities that had been stolen or trafficked from India.
The total number of cultural artefacts returned from US to India since 2016 now stands at 578.
In a symbolic handing over, a select few pieces were showcased to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden on the sidelines of their bilateral meeting in Wilmington, Delaware.
Modi thanked President Biden for his support in the return of these artefacts.

Sep 20, 2024

The 19th Divya Kala Mela Unveiled in Visakhapatnam

The 19th edition of the Divya Kala Mela was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, S. Abdul Nazeer, alongside dignitaries like Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, and other MPs. The event provided concessional loans of Rs. 40 lakh to 10 Divyang beneficiaries under NDFDC schemes and distributed assistive devices with the support of CSR partners such as HPCL, GAIL India, and IOCL.
The Mela runs from September 19 to 29, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, at Marine Ground, Andhra University.

Sep 19, 2024

Rashtrapati Nilayam to Host Bhartiya Kala Mahotsav from September 29 to October 6

Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North-East Region and the Ministry of Culture will host the first edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav from September 29 to October 6, 2024.
The eight-day long celebration will showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage of our North-Eastern states.
Visitors will get acquainted with the art, culture, crafts, and culinary diversity of the North-Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
More than 300 artists and artisans from these states would be participating in the event.
Honourable President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Mahotsav on September 28, 2024.

Sep 18, 2024

UP and Tripura CM Inaugurate Sidheshwari Temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha jointly inaugurated the newly built Sidheshwari Temple at Barkathal in Tripura. Yogi Adityanath also laid the foundation stone for the Ved Vidyalaya at Chitta Dham, Barakathal, Mohanpur, West Tripura.

Angkor Wat Named Most Photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Asia

Cambodia's Angkor Wat was recognised as the most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site in Asia by Times Travel, as announced by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. This accolade was revealed through a post on his official Telegram channel, featuring Times of India's list of Asia's top ten most photogenic UNESCO sites.
The list includes notable landmarks such as: India: Taj Mahal and Hampi, China: Great Wall, Myanmar: Ancient city of Bagan, Indonesia: Borobudur, Vietnam: Ha Long Bay, Japan: Historic Monuments of Kyoto, Jordan: Petra and Philippines: Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras
These sites are celebrated for their cultural and visual appeal, offering exceptional inspiration for photographers.
Located in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Angkor Wat is a prominent temple within a 401-square-kilometre park featuring 91 ancient temples built between the 9th and 13th centuries. It is Cambodia's most visited tourist destination, drawing 651,857 international visitors in the first eight months of 2024, reflecting a 30.7% increase from the previous year. Revenue from ticket sales for this period reached $30.3 million, marking a 31% year-on-year rise.

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