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centralwOrld reaffirms its position as a world-class Songkran landmark with the grand celebration “Songkran Culturtainment 2026.”

By asianet

BANGKOK, Thailand, Apr. 8, 2026 / Dataxet-AsiaNet/ Blending the charm of Thai cultural heritage with a contemporary lifestyle, the event elevates Thailand’s iconic festival onto the global stage under the concept of a “Festive Iconic Landmark of Songkran Culturtainment Destination” in the heart of Bangkok throughout April. The celebration begins at Central Court, 1st Floor, … Continued

Daofu Apricot Blossom Festival Highlights New Cultural-Tourism Integration on the Plateau

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

GANZI, China, Apr. 3, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 2, the 2026 Conference on Cultural-Tourism Integration & the First Apricot Blossom Eco-Culture Week opened in Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China. The event was hosted by the CPC Daofu County Committee and the Daofu County People’s Government. With blooming apricot blossoms as its centerpiece, … Continued

Renhe District of Panzhihua Hosts the Yi Ethnic “Sisters’ Festival”, a Traditional Folk Celebration

By asianet

PANZHIHUA, China, Mar. 31, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From March 26 to 29, Renhe District in Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province, China, staged its annual ethnic cultural event – the Yi ethnic “Sisters’ Festival”. Hosted by the district’s Party committee and government, this year’s festival was held concurrently for the first time in Yishala Village in Pingdi Town and … Continued

Millennial Song Dynasty Charm Shines Anew at 2026 Kaifeng Qingming Culture Festival

By asianet

KAIFENG,China, April 1, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Amidst the bright and pleasant scenery of spring, the 2026 Kaifeng Qingming Culture Festival has officially commenced today (April 1st, local time). Themed “Honoring Heritage, Embracing Spring,” this year’s festival aims to recreate the grand spectacle of the Qingming Festival as described in the classic historical text, A Dream of Splendor in … Continued

Club InterContinental Lounge, Featuring Views of Tokyo Bay, to Reopen April 1 Following Renovation: Refined Space Enveloped in Gentle Light and Sparkle of Tokyo Bay

By asianet

TOKYO, Mar. 31, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Together, Renovated Upper-floor Guest Rooms and Lounge Offer Even More Comfortable Club InterContinental Experience –   InterContinental Tokyo Bay is pleased to announce that the newly renovated Club InterContinental Lounge, located on the 20th floor overlooking Tokyo Bay, will reopen on April 1, 2026. Coinciding with the renovation … Continued

2026 JD.com Suqian Marathon Concludes Successfully, 12,000 Runners Chase Dreams in China’s “Hometown of Water and Fine Wine”

By asianet

SUQIAN, China, March 30, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– March 29 brought a perfect spring day to Suqian, China, as the 2026 JD.com Suqian Marathon officially fired the starting gun and got underway. 12,000 runners from home and abroad gathered in Suqian, stepping into the morning glow and facing the spring breeze to ignite the passion and vitality that … Continued

2026 Yangzhou Half Marathon Kicks Off in Full Spring

By asianet

YANGZHOU, China, March 30, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2026 Yangzhou Half Marathon and the 4th East Asian Half Marathon Championships kicked off at the Yangzhou Citizens’ Center Plaza on March 29, as 23,000 runners surged past the ancient canals and through the historic streets, tracing the springtime splendor of the “World Capital of Canals” with every stride.   This … Continued

Invitation from Niushou Mountain, Nanjing, China: Join Us for a Spring Journey of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Wellness

By asianet

NANJING, China, Mar. 23, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On March 20, 2026, the opening ceremony of “Up the Spring Mountain, Heal with You – 2026 Spring Niushou” kicked off at Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone in Nanjing, China. Rooted in intangible cultural heritage and centered on wellness, this spring event has upgraded the thousand-year-old Niushou Mountain Spring Outing Custom … Continued