Let’s Talk: GTLF (Part 2) - Muara & It’s Confluence
Like many festivals around the world, the Covid19 pandemic had an impact on large gatherings of people & international travel. But cultural exchanges can still occur between the covers of a book. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Pauline Fan, Director of the George Town Lit Festival & Hafiz Hamzah, editor of the literary magazine, Svara.
Thu Aug 11 2022
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Indonesians celebrate Eid al-Adha festival under COVID-19 curbs
Many mosques plan to distribute the meat donation door-to-door to prevent large gatherings.
Tue Jul 20 2021
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Avoid large gatherings this CNY - Health DG
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today urged Malaysians to avoid large gatherings during the Chinese New Year.
Thu Feb 11 2021
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'Kind of lonely': America marks COVID-altered Thanksgiving
Americans marked a muted Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, sometimes seeing family only by video after political leaders discouraged travel or large gatherings.
Fri Nov 27 2020