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Hamburg Celebrates its Landmark: Thousands of Spectators at “Breaking Waves” light-installation at the Elbphilharmonie

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Thousands of people gathered on Thursday night to experience the “Breaking Waves” light installation in Hamburg’s port. Created by Dutch artist-duo DRIFT, the artwork comprises hundreds of illuminated drones that dance around the night sky of the iconic concert-hall. The event took place just after the opening-concert of the Hamburg International-Music-Festival. The spectacular light-installation was … Continued

Royal Caribbean Group and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Recommit to Partnership

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— New five-year partnership to establish ambitious, measurable sustainability goals for groundbreaking progress across ship, sea and shore Today, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), announced its new commitment to the next phase of its ongoing partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for guidance and counsel in establishing bold environmental goals and sustainable business practices. Logo … Continued

China Matters documents the encounter of an American family and the Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group in Guizhou

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Among dozens of minority groups in southwestern China’s Guizhou province, the Dong ethnic group is widely known for its tradition of passing on culture and knowledge in music, especially in “dage,” or Grand Song in Chinese. As a group art form, Grand Songs are performed formally in the drum-tower, a landmark venue for rituals, entertainment … Continued

Quarantine-free Travel Sparks a Flurry of APAC Travel Intent

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— Daily flight searches to the APAC region are up 177% YOY Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has had some of the tightest travel restrictions in the world. But with many countries now opening their borders for the first time in two years, travel intent to the region … Continued

Blexr Acquires Prime NZ Casino Review Site for Seven Figures

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Lead generation company Blexr has bought the New Zealand-based website CasinoReviews.net.nz as part of its ongoing drive to expand its portfolio. The site provides honest and thorough reviews of reputable online casinos which accept players from New Zealand, helping people make better online decisions. Blexr, which has its headquarters in Malta, plans to make the … Continued

Taste your Way Across South Africa with Nederburg

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There are myriad reasons why South Africa is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world, yet top of the list are always variations on these three themes: incredible food and wine, the warmth of the people, and the sheer beauty of its diverse landscapes. A breakout five-part series called I’ll Bring the … Continued

Dive into the Pink Sea of Peach Blossoms in Pinggu, Beijing

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April is the best time to view peach blossoms in Pinggu District, Beijing. Thousands of hectares of peach trees are blooming in Pinggu District, which is known for its peaches across the country, turning a large portion of the eastern part of the city into a sea of pink. Pinggu District is a conservation area … Continued

– Toward New Future – Fukushima’s Challenges 2022: Fukushima Prefecture Releases Video of “Fukushima Now,” 11 Years after Great East Japan Earthquake

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The Fukushima Prefectural Government has released a new video depicting the present situation in Fukushima, 11 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, on its official YouTube channel, which conveys “charms” and “now” in the prefecture as well as Fukushima’s vitality and forward-looking attitude toward reconstruction. – Fukushima Today It is 11 years since the … Continued

Yantai, a Fairyland in the Spring Breeze

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It’s the time of early spring in Yantai, the central city on the Shandong Peninsula. The trees are quietly stretching new branches and sprouting fresh green buds, spreading out the turquoise of cyan on the piece of the land. If you are looking forward to the color of cyan, you can re-encounter it in Kunyu … Continued