Polynesian Pride: 3-Day Canoe Voyage in Mid-Pacific
The causes are worthy, the course is daunting – almost 500 kilometers across a stretch of the Pacific Ocean in a large canoe. It’s the Hoki Mai Challenge, which started
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Мистецькі новини. Мистецтво – галузь людської культури, в якій за допомогою знаків через конкретні образи світу виражаються його узагальнені сенси. Зазвичай поділяється на літературу, образотворче мистецтво, декоративно-ужиткове, сценічне, музику та архітектуру. Мистецтво охоплює різноманітний спектр людської діяльності та її результати, що включає творчий або уявний талант, який виражає технічну майстерність, красу, емоційну силу або концептуальні ідеї
For Many Hawaiians, Lava Flows Are a Time to Honor, Reflect
When Willette Kalaokahaku Akima-Akau looks out at the the lava flowing from Mauna Loa volcano and makes an offering of gin, tobacco and coins, she will be taking part in
Read MoreFor Generation Z, It’s Travel Now, Work Later
Generation Z is the name given to people born between 1997 and 2012, and the oldest of them are well into adulthood. But for many, the traditional signs of adulthood
Read MoreWorld Cup Redemption for Japan Coach 29 Years Later in Qatar
The “Agony of Doha” came 29 years ago, and Hajime Moriyasu experienced it firsthand as a midfielder on Japan’s national soccer team. He’s now the coach, and he’s made amends.
Read MoreChristine McVie, Fleetwood Mac Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 79
Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as “You Make Loving Fun,” “Everywhere” and “Don’t Stop,” has died
Read MoreUN Puts Baguette on Cultural Heritage List
The humble baguette — the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world — is being added to the U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage as a cherished tradition to
Read MoreWomen Enter World of Breakdancing
Breakdancing is breaking new ground with the sport’s inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and scores of women are entering the traditionally male-dominated activity. Aron Ranen has the story from
Read MoreAfghan Refugee Opens Store in Texas to Keep Culture Alive
Ajmal Zazai, who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover, now runs a store in San Antonio, Texas, selling traditional Afghan clothes and carpets For VOA, Zabiullah Ghazi has the story,
Read MoreProtester With Rainbow Flag Runs onto Field at World Cup
A protester ran onto the field Monday carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said, “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN” on
Read MoreVintage Magazines Tell Tale of Turkish City’s Literary Past
An exhibition in Turkey’s southeastern city of Diyarbakir gives viewers an in-depth look at local periodicals and other publications that are more than a century old. VOA’s Mahmut Bozarslan has
Read MoreMonkeys in Central Thailand City Mark Their Day With Feast
A meal fit for monkeys was served on Sunday at the annual Monkey Feast Festival in central Thailand. Amid the morning traffic, rows of monkey statues holding trays were lined
Read MoreLewandowski Scores at World Cup, Poland Beats Saudis 2-0
Robert Lewandowski at last scored a goal in a World Cup match Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski
Read More‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ Singer-Actor Irene Cara Dies at 63
Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit
Read MoreHong Kong Emigres Seek Milk Tea in Craving for Taste of Home
In London, Wong Wai-yi misses the taste of home. A year ago, the 31-year-old musician was in Hong Kong, earning a good living composing for TV and movies and teaching
Read MoreHigh-Flying Balloon Characters Star in Thanksgiving Parade
Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual tradition,
Read MoreWorld Cup’s Most Valuable Teams: Which Squads Are Worth Most?
England, which is gunning for its second World Cup title, has the most valuable squad in Qatar with Jude Bellingham topping a list of over 800 players, a study has
Read MoreDominican-Born New Yorker Heals Childhood Abuse Through Art
Alexander Boyce thought he was born to make music. But somewhere along the way the Dominican born Boyce turned to painting. And that has made all the difference. Ginny Niwa reports
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Shocks Argentina at World Cup
Saudi Arabia scored a major upset win Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Argentina in their opening match at the men’s World Cup in Qatar. Argentina entered the tournament as
Read MoreElectric Cars Steal the LA Car Show
One of the world’s largest auto shows is underway in Los Angeles. The headline this year is high tech and electric vehicles. Veronica Villafañe has a sneak preview and more
Read MoreMeet the Real Life ‘Woman King’
The Hollywood film “The Woman King” has received great praise for its portrayal of the fierce female warriors of Benin’s 1800s Kingdom of Dahomey. But where the kingdom once existed,
Read MoreElton John Rockets Toward Retirement at LA’s Dodger Stadium
Forty seven years after he took the stage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in a sequined-studded baseball uniform as the world’s biggest pop star, Elton John walked on to
Read MoreMeet Benin’s Real-Life ‘Woman King’
“The Woman King” is a rare example of an African story told in the form of a Hollywood historical epic. Around the world, it has won praise for its acting,
Read MoreBob Iger Returning to Disney as CEO for Two Years
Former Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to the media company as CEO less than a year after he retired, a surprise appointment that comes as the
Read MoreWorld Cup Draws Attention to Equal Rights, Including Attire
Official-looking flyers have circulated on social media describing cultural expectations for fans attending the World Cup in Qatar. Some include rules for women’s attire: Shoulders and knees must be covered.
Read MoreRussian Prison Activist Paints Picture of Life Facing Griner
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been taken to the Russian region of Mordovia, notorious since Soviet times for its penal colonies, to serve a nine-year sentence on drugs charges.
Read MoreRobert Clary, Holocaust Survivor, ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Star, Dies at 96
Robert Clary, a French-born survivor of Nazi concentration camps during World War II who played a feisty prisoner of war in the improbable 1960s sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died. He
Read MoreRussia’s Arts Scene Becomes Casualty of Putin’s War
As the Kremlin escalates its war on Ukraine and tightens its clampdown on any domestic opposition to the invasion, the world of Russian arts and culture, historically opposed to violence
Read MoreSoccer Fans Begin to Converge in Qatar for 2022 World Cup
Qatar is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the 2022 World Cup and many local businesses are eager to receive them. For many tourists, it’s a chance
Read MoreBeyoncé Leads Grammy Nominations with 9, Ties Record
Beyoncé has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon: The singer claimed a leading nine nominations Tuesday, making her tied — with her husband, Jay-Z — as the most nominated
Read MoreCalifornia City Designates ‘Little Arabia’ Neighborhood
California is home to the largest Arab American community in the United States. That growing economic and political visibility is evident in Southern California’s newly designated “Little Arabia” neighborhood. For
Read MorePakistan’s Ban on Prizewinner ‘Joyland’ Movie Sparks Outrage
In a last-minute controversial move, Pakistan has banned the screening of its international award-winning movie, “Joyland” in theaters across the country for containing “highly objectionable” content. The movie, which features
Read MoreOlympics-Phrygian Caps to Be Paris 2024 Games Mascots
Phrygian caps will be the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots as organizers look to to celebrate the French revolution’s spirit. “‘Phryges’ aim to show that sport can change
Read MoreClaim of New World Record for Longest Beard Chain in Wyoming
Facial hair enthusiasts claimed to have set a new world record for longest beard chain during an event in Wyoming on Friday, the Casper Star-Tribune reports. Participants gathered at Gaslight
Read MoreArtemisia Gentileschi’s 1616 Nude to Be Digitally Unveiled
Art restorers in the Italian city of Florence have begun a six-month project to clean and virtually “unveil” a long-censored nude painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the most prominent
Read MoreTaylor Swift Wins Most Prizes at MTV Europe Music Awards
Taylor Swift walked away with four prizes at MTV’s Europe Music Awards on Sunday, including best video for her 10-minute “All Too Well.” Double-award winners included Nicki Minaj for best
Read More‘Black Panther’ Sequel Scores 2nd Biggest Debut Of 2022
The box office roared back to life with the long-awaited release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The Marvel sequel earned $180 million in ticket sales from more than 4,396 theaters
Read MoreSome LGBTQ Fans Skip Qatar World Cup, Fearing Hostility
At first, Saskia Nino de Rivera was excited about going to Qatar for a World Cup that would mark a significant professional event for her partner, a sports agent for
Read MoreFormer Prisoner Finds Direction, Job Training in Theater
Playwriting and theater production have opened a new world for a California man who spent 17 years in prison. Mike O’Sullivan reports on an arts program that teaches creative skills
Read MoreJimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars Again: ‘Great Honor or a Trap’
Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again, completing a trilogy that started with him presiding over the chaotic “envelope-gate” ceremony. The late-night talk show host will preside over
Read MoreChebet and Lokedi of Kenya Win NYC Marathon Races in Debuts
Kenyans Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi made huge splashes in their New York City Marathon debuts Sunday. Chebet won the men’s race and Lokedi the women’s race in her first-ever
Read MoreSouth Korea’s DRX Crowned League of Legends World Champions
South Korean team DRX were crowned League of Legends world champions on Saturday after scoring a surprise 3-2 victory over compatriots T1 in a thrilling final of the eSports tournament
Read MoreIranian American Guest Performs on Germany’s ‘The Voice’
The German version of the television show The Voice had a special guest Saturday on its final episode of the season. Rana Mansour, an Iranian American singer, performed the protest
Read MoreBaker Finally Wins Series Title as Manager With Astros
For now and forever, Dusty Baker, the epic storyteller, first-class name-dropper, toothpick chewer and baseball lifer will bear a most distinguished title: World Series champion manager. The man who can
Read MoreSinger-Rapper Aaron Carter Dies in California at Age 34
Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He
Read MoreChristian Monastery Possibly Predating Islam Found in UAE
An ancient Christian monastery possibly dating as far back as the years before Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula has been discovered on an island off the coast of the
Read MoreMovies Return to Kashmir After 33 Years
The movies have returned to Indian-administered Kashmir after an absence of more than three decades. A new multiplex cinema, INOX Srinagar, lit up its three screens for the first time
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