A towering wall of speakers on wheels, shaking everything in sight: In many Javanese villages, there’s no big celebration without one.
Tag: Parades
North Korea Flaunts New Missiles in Parade With Chinese and Russian Officials
The parade, held in North Korea’s capital to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, gave its leader a chance to show off his growing power.
Trump Grows Frustrated With Putin, as Russian President Bonds With China’s Leader
President Trump’s extraordinary summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last month has yet to yield any concrete results on the war in Ukraine.
China’s Military Spectacle
China used a parade of fighter jets, missiles and goose-stepping troops to honor the country’s wartime sacrifice and issue a defiant warning to rivals.
Kim Jong-un Brings His Daughter and Potential Heir, Kim Ju-ae, to Beijing
Kim Ju-ae’s presence at a major gathering of world leaders is the latest sign that North Korea’s dictator considers her a successor, analysts said.
Xi Parades Military Strength as Trump Accuses Him of Conspiring With Putin and Kim
The parade, attended by the leaders of Russia and North Korea, had a defiant message. President Trump fired back, accusing Xi Jinping of ignoring America’s role in the war.
Putin and Xi Invoke Wartime Unity as They Hail Ties in Beijing
The Russian and Chinese leaders drew on a shared view of their countries’ roles in World War II to cast their modern-day partnership as a challenge to the West.
Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats
China will mark Japan’s defeat in World War II with a parade of missiles, soldiers and leaders like Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Vladimir Putin of Russia.
Kim Jong-un to be Among U.S. Rivals Convening in Beijing
They will join China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and about 20 other heads of state, some of whom share a strong distrust of the United States.
Budapest Pride Parade Was Bigger Than Ever, Despite Orban’s Ban
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party enacted the ban, but Budapest’s mayor allowed the event to go on. The police sat on the sidelines.