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Tag: Street Performers

World

‘Psychological Torture’: London Bans Busking in a Famed Tourist Hub

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025JONATHAN WOLFEComments Off on ‘Psychological Torture’: London Bans Busking in a Famed Tourist Hub

Noise complaints led the authorities to halt street performances in Leicester Square. Some miss the music. Others found the noise “bloody annoying.”

World

China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers

October 29, 2024Vivian Wang and Muyi XiaoComments Off on China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers

Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.

World

Are Those Mimes Spying on Us? In Pakistan, It’s Not a Strange Question.

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Christina GoldbaumComments Off on Are Those Mimes Spying on Us? In Pakistan, It’s Not a Strange Question.

Pakistanis suspect the national intelligence agencies of being behind practically everything — even street performers working for tips in Islamabad.

World

A Viral Dance and ‘Happiness Campaign’ Frustrates Iran’s Clerics

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023Farnaz Fassihi and Leily NikounazarComments Off on A Viral Dance and ‘Happiness Campaign’ Frustrates Iran’s Clerics

It all started when a 70-year-old fish market stall owner nicknamed “Booghy” was grooving in public, in violation of Iranian law.

World

Power Outages Leave Kyiv, Ukraine, Draped in Darkness

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022Marc Santora and Brendan HoffmanComments Off on Power Outages Leave Kyiv, Ukraine, Draped in Darkness

The streets of Ukraine’s capital, illuminated with nightlife only weeks ago, are shrouded in darkness and shadows now because of restrictions on the use of electricity. The lack of light creates moments of apprehension, but also of beauty.

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2 Michael Jackson Impersonators Look Identical. The Resemblance Ends There.

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022Jack Nicas and Anita Pouchard SerraComments Off on 2 Michael Jackson Impersonators Look Identical. The Resemblance Ends There.

Two imitators of the King of Pop in Buenos Aires offer a study in contrasts, reflective of Argentina’s deep economic divide. One man financed 13 surgeries, while the other draws on his sideburns.

World

Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021MIKE IVESComments Off on Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68

Mr. Kwok, who busked in the Chinese territory for 28 years, was hardly the first Elvis Presley impersonator in Asia. But he may have been the most committed.

World

Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021MIKE IVESComments Off on Hong Kong Elvis Impersonator Dies at 68

Mr. Kwok, who busked in the Chinese territory for 28 years, was hardly the first Elvis Presley impersonator in Asia. But he may have been the most committed.

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