Category: CULTURE
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UNESCO Adds Greek ‘Momoeria’ Custom to Cultural Heritage List
Recently UNESCO has announced that is has inscribed the ancient custom of the Momoeria on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, making sure that this beautiful cultural tradition will be preserved for future generations to come. What is the Momoeria? The dancers in the group are made up of 30 male performers and…
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Egypt unearths city and cemetery over 7,000 years old
The find could be a boon for Egypt’s ailing tourism industry, which has suffered endless setbacks since an uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011 but remains a vital source of foreign currency. The city likely housed high-ranking officials and grave builders. Its discovery may yield new insights on Abydos, one of the oldest…
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‘The Lobster’ nabs Best Screenplay at Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards
Starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz, “The Lobster” is also directed by Lanthimos (“Dogtooth,” “Alps”), hailed as a leading proponent of the so-called Weird Wave of cinema. The action is set in a fictional world where single people or those who have lost their mates must find love during a hotel “dating game” or be…
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Thessaloniki International Film Festival: Continuity and change
This was the first edition under the new leadership of Élise Jalladeau as General Director and Orestis Andreadakis as Artistic Director. The Opening ceremony pointed to their vision to bring a forward-looking energy to the festival without altering its core identity. Taking place a day earlier than the usual Friday start, the two directors’ speeches underlined the embrace…