Organizers said her presence was not “culturally sensitive” after a mass shooting that targeted Jewish Australians. Nearly 200 other writers withdrew in protest.
Tag: Festivals
Dogs in Kimonos: Japan Reinvents a Children’s Holiday With Pets in Mind
A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians, amid a booming pet industry and a dearth of children.
Halloween Becomes Another Target of the Kremlin’s Culture Wars
The Russian authorities canceled a festival in St. Petersburg, branding it “Satanist,” as part of a larger assault on anything viewed as a Western influence.
Bomb Threat Delays Oktoberfest in Munich
The German authorities said the decision to close the festival grounds was taken after an earlier explosion in a residential area of the city that appeared linked to a domestic dispute.
7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals
A pistachio exhibition. A herring market. The happy blend of wine and hiking. This list proves that foodies, too, can celebrate Autumnal travel.
Russia Distracts Its Citizens From Ukraine War With Nonstop Festivals
A festival known as Summer in Moscow showcases the city’s transformation into an ultramodern metropolis. But the feast can’t last forever.
Tourists Go to Siquijor Island in the Philippines for ‘Magic’ Healing
Siquijor, in the Philippines, is trying to capitalize on a centuries-old association with the occult.
In Reversal, Toronto Film Festival Will Screen Documentary About Oct. 7 Attack
Organizers said they had addressed concerns that led the festival to cancel screenings of the Israeli film, which includes footage of atrocities recorded by Hamas fighters.
Toronto Film Festival Cancels Screenings of Israeli Documentary About Oct. 7 Attack
The event’s organizers said the producers of the film, which includes footage of atrocities recorded by Hamas fighters during the attack, had failed to obtain the rights to the videos.
Little Victories
We tend to confine our parties to milestones and cultural events, but there are countless micro-occasions worthy of commemorating.