Pakistan: From fun runs to fireworks: Islamabad’s tourism festival goes all out
Cycling races, cultural performances and hot air balloons draw crowds to Jinnah Sports Complex. A two-day Pakistan Tourism, Sports and Family Festival organised by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC)…
Pakistan: LAAM Fashion Week opens second day with colours of Basant
The second day of the LAAM Fashion Week (LFW) on Sunday opened with Agha Noor’s Basant collection, celebrating renewal, colour, and the spirit of spring through festive designs. Inspired by…
Pakistan: A fusion of western and eastern auditory moods
It’s not often that one gets to see the prominent qawwal brothers Farid Ayaz and Abu Muhammad taking part in an event that focuses on experimental music. This means that…
Cultural engines ramp up China’s booming ice-and-snow economy
* China’s cultural diversity has become a vital resource for local economies seeking to tap the potential of the ice-and-snow tourism industry. * The infusion of diverse cultural resources is…
Frozen Songhua River in Harbin draws crowds for ice-and-snow-themed amusements
A drone photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026 shows people participating in a “dragon boat” competition on the frozen surface of the Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.…