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The tradition of decorating Easter eggs is part of the culture of the Slavic-speaking Sorbian ethnic minority in Germany.
M idway through Sinners comes a scene on the dance floor of a juke joint newly opened by twin gangsters-turned-entrepreneurs Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan). We ...
Urbana Country Dancers holds contra dancing meetings twice a month at the Phillips Recreation Center, bolstering community spirit.
In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every ...
Two Filipino cultural icons passed on recently, signaling massive shifts in the Philippine entertainment mediascape. The loss ...
Hundreds of dancers and citizens took part in a folk line dance performed in circles and chains. One of the dancers explained the importance of keeping traditions alive. "Bulgarian spirit ...
and weekend grills are part of the culinary culture, global grilling brand Weber has found a natural home. The iconic American company, founded more than 70 years ago in the American Midwest, is now ...
The Rasa Experience, a celebration of India’s indigenous folk music, is back in the city for the second edition of its multi-genre musical fest. The fest will bring to town some of India’s ...
The Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.
On April 11, Midtown Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom played host to the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s always-glamorous Vision Gala. The evening’s honoree was Darren Walker, the soon-to-be former ...
Founded by Liv Lorent over 30 years ago, contemporary dance school balletLORENT offers a diverse range of performances appealing to audiences of all ages where everyone is welcome to enjoy.
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...