5. There will be one new sport for the Paris 2024 edition of the Olympics: Breaking. Competition in the dance sport will comprise two events – one for men and one for women – where 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls will go face to face in solo battles. In canoe, there will be a new event introduced at Paris 2024: Extreme slalom. Four athletes tip off a ramp at the same time and whoever gets to the bottom of the course first is the winner.
FROM PIXELS TO PRIMETIME: GAMING'S CULTURAL REVOLUTION
Video games have become the new comic books—once dismissed as juvenile entertainment before evolving into Hollywood's premier content pipeline.
Just as Marvel and DC transformed from "funny books" to billion-dollar franchises, gaming has completed a similar cultural journey.
The critical acclaim for HBO's "The Last of Us" and Amazon's "Fallout" validate gaming narratives as sophisticated storytelling vehicles, while prestigious studios like A24 pursue Death Stranding adaptations and auteurs like Sam Lake secure creator-driven deals once reserved for elite filmmakers.
Unlike early comic adaptations that merely borrowed characters, today's gaming adaptations embrace the medium's unique storytelling techniques—proving video games have evolved from simple distractions to legitimate art commanding Hollywood's respect and resources.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Variety @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN
Palm leaf weaving in #SaudiArabia# reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage, with women playing a vital role in preserving this craft in regions abundant with date palms.
These trees are the foundation of a unique, timeless industry. https://t.co/1x9XJsRG5V
Contains a chapter by PI Michael Butter in which he criticizes the psychological research on conspiracy theories from the perspective of cultural history.
Nächsten Monat erscheint der von mir herausgegebene Band zur "Psychologie der Verschwörungstheorien" mit interdisziplinäre Einwürfen. Hier ein Vorab-Interview. https://t.co/juwzDZKNL7
"Templo jainista de Hutheesing: Una maravilla arquitectónica con exquisitas tallas, este templo es un símbolo del patrimonio jainista y un testimonio del rico legado cultural de la ciudad."
📍Ahmedabad, Gujarat
@IndianDiplomacy@iccr_hq@MinOfCultureGoI
Hutheesing Jain Temple: An architectural marvel with exquisite carvings, this temple is a symbol of Jain heritage and a testament to the city's rich cultural legacy. (1/2)
#BharatFromMyLens# #CultureUnitesAll# https://t.co/EKA10qc6FH
Hutheesing Jain Temple: An architectural marvel with exquisite carvings, this temple is a symbol of Jain heritage and a testament to the city's rich cultural legacy. (1/2)
#BharatFromMyLens# #CultureUnitesAll# https://t.co/EKA10qc6FH
President Droupadi Murmu and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal graced the launch of postage stamps commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The stamps reflect the rich artistic and cultural heritage of India and Portugal, and feature vibrant folk attire from both countries: Rajasthan's distinctive Kalbeliya costume, and the traditional Viana do Castelo dress from Portugal.
Deeply grateful to President Dissanayake, the people and Government of Sri Lanka for the warmth extended during my visit.
Be it in Colombo or Anuradhapura, this visit has reaffirmed the deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties between our two nations. It will surely add momentum to our bilateral relations.
@anuradisanayake
Activistas de Amnistía Internacional Venezuela promueven la campaña "Basta de abusos a migrantes"
🎤Ven al Festival Música Urbana 2025 y únete al activismo a favor de los derechos humanos
📍Centro Cultural de Arte Moderno, La Castellana
#FMU2025# https://t.co/fdX3MRvrQU
El Festival Música Urbana 2025 está a punto de comenzar 🔥
🎶 Hoy no solo celebramos ritmos, sino derechos humanos con la campaña "Basta de abusos a migrantes"
📍Ven al Centro Cultural de Arte Moderno y apoya a los artistas
#FMU2025# https://t.co/oiH0vETvf1
La solidaridad se traduce en acciones concretas: defender los #ddhh# de los migrantes, abogar por políticas migratorias justas y combatir la discriminación
Ven hoy al Festival Música Urbana y exige Basta de Abusos a Migrantes
📍 Centro Cultural de Arte Moderno
⏰ 4 pm
#FMU2025# https://t.co/9wMQyFiGvH
La diáspora venezolana ha enriquecido significativamente a diversas naciones alrededor del mundo, aportando fuerza laboral talentosa y diversidad cultural
"Basta de abusos contra migrantes"
Ven mañana al #FMU2025#
📍 Centro Cultural de Arte Moderno
⏰ 4 pm
🎟 Entrada Libre https://t.co/hBqs9Q6Qdo
La diáspora venezolana ha enriquecido significativamente a diversas naciones alrededor del mundo, aportando fuerza laboral talentosa y diversidad cultural
"Basta de abusos contra migrantes"
Ven mañana al #FMU2025#
📍 Centro Cultural de Arte Moderno
⏰ 4 pm
🎟 Entrada Libre https://t.co/XPrQhZ2nUR
Busy like a bee hive, that’s #SaudiArabia’s# stadiums, airports, cultural venues, and cities. Hundreds of international events have been taking place here, and thousands more are to come. https://t.co/1ur509TWJ5
Albert Hall Museum, a 19th-century architectural marvel spanning 19 acres, serves as a gateway to history and art. Its halls showcase a rich collection of Indian and global artifacts, reflecting diverse cultural heritage. (1/2)
#BharatFromMyLens# #CultureUnitesAll# https://t.co/sYKVHPAUUM
His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, has appealed to the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to address key humanitarian and cultural concerns related to the Armenian people during his upcoming visit to Baku.
During President Steinmeier’s visit to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness raised the urgent need to advocate for the just rights of the people of Artsakh, the immediate release of Armenian hostages held in Azerbaijan, and the preservation of Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage in the region.
The meeting between Catholicos Karekin II and President Steinmeier, accompanied by the First Lady of Germany, took place as part of the German president’s official visit to Armenia.