Chawmos, a festival of Pakistan’s tiny Kalash community, is a portrait in contrasts: solemn ritual and joyous dancing, gender segregation and public flirtation, togetherness and isolation.
Tag: Festivals
How to Pretend You’re in Quebec City Tonight
As the song goes, there’s no place like home for the holidays. Wherever you are, you can embrace the coziness of the season like Québécois do.
The Pilgrimage Must Go On: Senegal Holds Festival That Could Draw Millions
Pilgrims from across the West African country flocked to the holy city of Touba, where they slept, ate and prayed together for the Magal religious festival — despite coronavirus concerns.
‘Nomadland’ Wins Top Prize at the Venice Film Festival
The first major international movie event since the coronavirus pandemic began drew to a close and handed out its biggest award.
A Modern-Day Christmas Market, Transylvania-Style
While Germany’s Christmas markets are a favorite among travelers, a little-known market in Transylvania has added sparkle to an ancient city with a German-speaking community.
Surfacing: A Queer Film Festival in Tunisia — Where Being Gay Is Illegal
“It is normal to be queer, to be different, and we have the right, of course, to exist.”
Fyre Festival’s Organizers Didn’t Pay a Restaurant Owner, So GoFundMe Donors Stepped In
With two documentaries bringing new attention to the 2017 music festival disaster, people raised more than $167,000 for a Bahamian restaurant owner who was exploited.
Music Festivals Are Gaining Popularity in Asia. Just Not With Officials.
Conservative governments have been canceling Western-inspired events, which they see as threats to public safety, political stability or social and religious values.