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New Yorkers treated to the US theatre debut of Modern Musical Dongpo: Life in Poems

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.
  • The creative core of Dongpo: Life in Poems revolves around the story of venerated luminary Su Shi (1037-1101).
  • Internationally recognized producer, director, choreographer, painter and visual artist Shen Wei takes the helm on this production in multiple roles.
  • It has been known that Dongpo: Life in Poems will also tour in France and the Hong Kong and Macao regions in 2024.

Modern Musical Dongpo: Life in Poems Astonishes Audience in U.S. Debut

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.
  • The creative core of Dongpo: Life in Poems revolves around the story of venerated luminary Su Shi (1037-1101).
  • This round of Dongpo: Life in Poems shows in the U.S. will be undertaken in cooperation with the American Dance Festival, and present to the American audience a modern musical masterpiece featuring Chinese aesthetics.
  • It has been known that Dongpo: Life in Poems will also tour in France and the Hong Kong and Macao regions in 2024.

New Yorkers Treated to the US Theatre Debut of Modern Musical Dongpo: Life in Poems

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.
  • The creative core of Dongpo: Life in Poems revolves around the story of venerated luminary Su Shi (1037-1101).
  • To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
    The stagecraft of Dongpo: Life in Poems is breathtaking.
  • It has been known that Dongpo: Life in Poems will also tour in France and the Hong Kong and Macao regions in 2024.

Modern Musical Dongpo: Life in Poems Astonishes Audience in U.S. Debut

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • There will be eight shows of the modern musical Dongpo: Life in Poems, a joint effort between the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and the MeiShan Song and Dance Theatre in this round of debut in the U.S.
  • To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
    The creative core of Dongpo: Life in Poems revolves around the story of venerated luminary Su Shi (1037-1101).
  • To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
    The stagecraft of Dongpo: Life in Poems is breathtaking.
  • This round of Dongpo: Life in Poems shows in the U.S. will be undertaken in cooperation with the American Dance Festival, and present to the American audience a modern musical masterpiece featuring Chinese aesthetics.

Global Humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Conduct Mental Health Masterclass in Singapore

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

SINGAPORE, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Renowned mental wellness expert and global peace ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will conduct an immersive Mental Health Masterclass to advance strategies and techniques for enhanced mental wellness on 24 March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Renowned mental wellness expert and global peace ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will conduct an immersive Mental Health Masterclass to advance strategies and techniques for enhanced mental wellness on 24 March 2024.
  • Gurudev's commitment to advance mental health is the core of the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), the non-profit organisation he founded in 1981.
  • At the European Parliament Think Tank conference in June 2023, he emphasised the urgency for governments to address global mental health issues, "Mental health is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing today.
  • Gurudev is conducting the Masterclass as part of his 11 Countries Far East Asia Tour, heralding a reinvigorated mindset towards mental health as a universal human right.

Only 5 Weeks Left! Join Asia Photonics Expo 2024 and Shape the Future of Photonics Innovation

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Friday, February 23, 2024

SINGAPORE, Feb 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Asia Photonics Expo 2024 will be held from 6 to 8 March 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre (Marina Bay Sands) Basement 2.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Feb 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Asia Photonics Expo 2024 will be held from 6 to 8 March 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre (Marina Bay Sands) Basement 2.
  • It provides the perfect opportunity for your brand to catapult into the Asia market.
  • APE brings together qualified photonics vendors across the holistic supply chain, offering chips, components, devices, equipment, and even application solutions.
  • Gain valuable insights and explore the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of the photonics industry.

“Music allows you to time travel” - says Grammy award-winning singer and producer Babyface at the sixth edition of the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, themed ‘A Matter Of Time’

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Friday, March 8, 2024

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi (3-5 March) opened and closed on a musical note, with EGOT John Legend delighting a private audience during an intimate conversation over the opening dinner, underscoring the power of music to bring communities together. On the final day of the Summit, Grammy award-winning singer, producer and songwriter Babyface took to the stage for a conversation with Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy®, echoing Legend’s sentiment. “Music allows you to time travel,” said Kenneth Edmonds, aka Babyface. “It’s the best investment for connecting the world.”

Key Points: 
  • Grammy award-winning singer, producer and songwriter Babyface at the sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, 2024.
  • On the final day of the Summit, Grammy award-winning singer, producer and songwriter Babyface took to the stage for a conversation with Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy®, echoing Legend’s sentiment.
  • Saadiyat Island Cultural District in Abu Dhabi provides one such space.”
    Panos A. Panay, President of Recording Academy®, has taken part in the Culture Summit since its first edition in 2017.
  • For more information on Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, its full programme, and sessions available to watch online, please visit www.culturesummitabudhabi.com
    Culture Summit Abu Dhabi Press Kit, including imagery, is available here .

Savour the Essence of Haida Gwaii: Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures and Raincoast Breads Forge Culinary Alliance

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SANDSPIT, British Columbia, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures is delighted to unveil a partnership with Raincoast Breads, introducing a unique dining experience that complements their kayaking adventures through the mystical realms of Haida Gwaii.

Key Points: 
  • SANDSPIT, British Columbia, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures is delighted to unveil a partnership with Raincoast Breads, introducing a unique dining experience that complements their kayaking adventures through the mystical realms of Haida Gwaii.
  • A remote archipelago off the northern coast of British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is renowned for its ecological diversity and rich cultural heritage.
  • The owner of Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures, Andrew Jones, expressed, "Our collaboration with Raincoast Breads underscores our dedication to offering a unique and immersive Haida Gwaii experience.
  • For additional information on Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures' Gwaii Haanas kayak tours and the unparalleled dining experience with Raincoast Breads, please visit Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures and Raincoast Breads .

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024, held under the theme ‘A Matter of Time’ united ministers, cultural leaders, artists and musicians to take urgent action and listen in order to drive positive change across societies

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi with the theme ‘A Matter of Time’ concluded today, gathering over 200 speakers and 1,150 participants from 90 countries. Leaders from the fields of arts, music, public policy, design, heritage, media, museums, and technology, identified the tangible impact of culture as a transformative tool for societies and communities worldwide and highlighted a profound sense of urgency for culture to be put at the heart of global sustainable development.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi with the theme ‘A Matter of Time’ concluded today, gathering over 200 speakers and 1,150 participants from 90 countries.
  • “Change can happen at any time: the time to act is now,” His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak declared in the closing panel.
  • “What we have accomplished at this Summit is to create a safe ground, a connecting point between East and West.
  • Culture Summit Abu Dhabi Press Kit, including imagery, is available here .

Culture ministers from around the world call for collective action to make culture a Sustainable Development Goal during inaugural MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture ministers from Spain, Morocco, Nigeria, Paraguay, Mauritius, Cabo Verde, Croatia, Cuba and Chad gathered today at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi to inaugurate the first MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue, urging civil societies to take collaborative action and join the growing chorus of voices campaigning for culture to be recognised as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).

Key Points: 
  • Ernest Urtasun (Kingdom of Spain), HE Nina Obuljen Koržinek, (Croatia); Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024.
  • The dialogue, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and UNESCO, builds on the historic Declaration for Culture which was unanimously adopted by 150 states at the 2022 MONDIACULT summit.
  • For more information on Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, its full programme, and sessions available to watch online, please visit www.culturesummitabudhabi.com .
  • Culture Summit Abu Dhabi Press Kit, including imagery, is available here .