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Full Schedule Released for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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HONG KONG, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival is returning for its second edition from 6 to 9, April at Hall3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival is returning for its second edition from 6 to 9, April at Hall3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, the Festival will convene over 160 game-changing projects, 100 media and 300+ notable speakers to exchange up-to-date knowledge, experiences, and views that are expected to shape the narrative around Web3 and blockchain.
  • With the event taking place in the innovation-rich city of Hong Kong, the Web3 Festival 2024 converges East and West ideologies.
  • It sets four regular conference areas and an open stage, providing an avenue for eclectic discussions around Web3, idol performance, Web3 professional esports tournament, and more!

Third Annual OK2BX Film Festival to Feature Student-Made Films from Across the Country Celebrating Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusivity

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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DALLAS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OK2BX Foundation, the Dallas-based organization with a mission to empower diverse communities through arts and cultural experiences, fostering kindness, understanding, and acceptance, and recognizing shared humanity as the commonality that unites us, is hosting their third annual OK2BX Film Festival on April 14th from 4 to 8 p.m. at the historic Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff. The event will showcase the finalist film submissions created by the next generation of leading filmmakers, present awards and scholarships to award-winning students, and will include a pre-event red carpet celebration for filmmakers and VIP guests.

Key Points: 
  • The OK2BX Film Festival represents the future of film, showcasing high school students' talent, creativity, and cinematic vision.
  • "The student films at the OK2BX Film Festival depict stories of diversity and inclusion, celebrating our mission and honoring the legacy of inclusivity Eleanor embodied," said Brent Bolding, co-founder of The OK2BX Foundation and producer for the OK2BX Film Festival.
  • "After two successful years, our third Festival promises to be even more captivating with student-made films of the highest caliber from across the country.
  • Previous winners of the OK2BX Film Festival have gone on to attend award-winning film programs at universities like Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Texas at Austin, and more.

Global Celebration of Irish Culture comes to life across the island of Ireland this St Patrick's Day

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Sunday, March 17, 2024
Music, Life, Culture, Nature, Festival, Parade, City, Weather, Entertainment

St Patrick's Day is celebrated all over the world by the 70 million who claim links to Ireland.

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  • St Patrick's Day is celebrated all over the world by the 70 million who claim links to Ireland.
  • Irish music and dance have become synonymous with celebrations to mark the day.
  • In Dublin, the theme for the national St Patrick's Festival is SPRÉACH or Spark in Irish, driven by values of joy, community, diversity and sustainability.
  • While the Dublin St Patrick's Day parade is undoubtably the biggest and most famous, there are parades and festivals in most cities on the island of Ireland.

Global Celebration of Irish Culture comes to life across the island of Ireland this St Patrick's Day

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Sunday, March 17, 2024
Music, Life, Culture, Nature, Festival, Parade, City, Weather, Entertainment

St Patrick's Day is celebrated all over the world by the 70 million who claim links to Ireland.

Key Points: 
  • St Patrick's Day is celebrated all over the world by the 70 million who claim links to Ireland.
  • Irish music and dance have become synonymous with celebrations to mark the day.
  • In Dublin, the theme for the national St Patrick's Festival is SPRÉACH or Spark in Irish, driven by values of joy, community, diversity and sustainability.
  • While the Dublin St Patrick's Day parade is undoubtably the biggest and most famous, there are parades and festivals in most cities on the island of Ireland.

The New European Bauhaus Festival returns to Brussels 50 projects nominated for the NEB Prizes 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Civil service commission, Festival, Culture, European Commission, Science, NEB, Education, Art, Quality of life, Nature, Carbon, Fair, Opening ceremony, European Green Deal, Architecture, Council, Prize, PARC, Ecosystem, Creativity, Music, Balkans, State, Cinquantenaire, IIASA

BRUSSELS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission, in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, organises the second edition of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus, an initiative connecting the European Green Deal to our daily lives and living spaces. The official opening  will take place on 9 April in the presence of the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commissioners Iliana Ivanova and Elisa Ferreira, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and State Secretary Thomas Dermine, as well as the Director General of IIASA Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber.

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  • Additionally, the Festival is featuring the awards ceremony of the fourth edition of New European Bauhaus Prizes, where 20 winners will be awarded a total of € 390,000.
  • Next to the event in Brussels, the Festival will also be spreading throughout Europe and beyond via Satellite Events.
  • BRUSSELS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission, in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, organises the second edition of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus, an initiative connecting the European Green Deal to our daily lives and living spaces.
  • The Festival represents an important bridge between the New European Bauhaus movement, high-level EU representatives, policymakers, industry leaders in art, architecture, design, sustainability, innovation and the wider public.

The New European Bauhaus Festival returns to Brussels 50 projects nominated for the NEB Prizes 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Civil service commission, Festival, Culture, European Commission, Science, NEB, Education, Art, Quality of life, Nature, Carbon, Fair, Opening ceremony, European Green Deal, Architecture, Council, Prize, PARC, Creativity, Ecosystem, Music, Balkans, State, Cinquantenaire, IIASA

BRUSSELS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission, in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, organises the second edition of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus, an initiative connecting the European Green Deal to our daily lives and living spaces. The official opening  will take place on 9 April in the presence of the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commissioners Iliana Ivanova and Elisa Ferreira, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and State Secretary Thomas Dermine, as well as the Director General of IIASA Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the Festival is featuring the awards ceremony of the fourth edition of New European Bauhaus Prizes, where 20 winners will be awarded a total of € 390,000.
  • Next to the event in Brussels, the Festival will also be spreading throughout Europe and beyond via Satellite Events.
  • BRUSSELS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission, in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, organises the second edition of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus, an initiative connecting the European Green Deal to our daily lives and living spaces.
  • The Festival represents an important bridge between the New European Bauhaus movement, high-level EU representatives, policymakers, industry leaders in art, architecture, design, sustainability, innovation and the wider public.

Qingdao's Second GuangJieLi Festival Celebrated, Showcasing City's Traditional and International Features

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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Qingdao, China--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2024) - During the Spring Festival in the Year of the Dragon, Qingdao, China, welcomed a grand cultural celebration-the second GuangJieLi Festival.

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  • Qingdao, China--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2024) - During the Spring Festival in the Year of the Dragon, Qingdao, China, welcomed a grand cultural celebration-the second GuangJieLi Festival.
  • It is reported that this edition of the GuangJieLi Festival attracted millions of visitors, injecting new energy into Qingdao's tourism sector.
  • The GuangJieLi Festival also serves as a catalyst for stimulating domestic demand and securing a prosperous start to the New Year, blending traditional festivity with international flair.
  • The second GuangJieLi Festival in Qingdao was a cultural triumph, enriching visitors' experiences and contributing to the city's economic and cultural growth.

MAPS Announces Celestial Plans for Its 38th Anniversary

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The event will also feature a Psychedelic Speakers Series curated by MAPS and a camping area for MAPS supporters.

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  • The event will also feature a Psychedelic Speakers Series curated by MAPS and a camping area for MAPS supporters.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) is excited to announce its collaboration with Texas Eclipse 2024 for its 38th anniversary celebration.
  • MAPS’ 38th anniversary, celebrating its founding on April 8, 1984, coincides with the last total solar eclipse that will be visible in the contiguous US for another 20 years.
  • The collaboration with Texas Eclipse will feature MAPS’ 38th Anniversary Psychedelic Speaker Series with MAPS Founder and President Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Allyson Grey & Alex Grey, Sutton King, Paul Stamets, and more!

The Second "GuangJieLi" Festival in Qingdao, China: A Fusion of History and Modernity, Tradition Meets the International

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Local government, Social media, Culture, Light, Exhibition, Festival, History, Sale, Lantern Festival, Entertainment

From February 2 to February 25 (Lantern Festival), this month-long festival, co-organized by the local government and several cultural institutions has been held.

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  • From February 2 to February 25 (Lantern Festival), this month-long festival, co-organized by the local government and several cultural institutions has been held.
  • It aims to further propel Qingdao's economic and cultural advancement while offering both domestic and international tourists a distinctive glimpse of the city.
  • This edition of the "GuangJieLi" Festival has curated a rich tapestry of activities.
  • Throughout the "GuangJieLi" Festival, attendees have the opportunity to marvel at diverse art installations, light shows, flower markets, and lantern festivities, among others.

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Announces Move to Brooklyn with Sprawling 450,000 Square Foot Culinary Campus

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) today shares its 2024 return, debuting a move to a new 450,000 square foot culinary campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park.

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  • The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) today shares its 2024 return, debuting a move to a new 450,000 square foot culinary campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park.
  • “We’re incredibly excited to expand our footprint to Brooklyn and offer our most attended events at one culinary campus.
  • The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is hosted by God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting New Yorkers facing severe illness.
  • In November 2022, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for the 10th year in a row.