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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has launched construction of a landmark National Museum in its capital, a project designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando and set to become the country’s largest cultural institution. The new museum will cover more than 40,000 square meters and showcase up to 10,000 artifacts, according to t...
MALAZGIRT, Türkiye (MNTV) — Young women archers on horseback took center stage this week during the 954th anniversary of the Battle of Malazgirt, reviving Seljuk traditions on the very fields where history shifted in 1071. The horseback archery contest, held at the Malazgirt Battle National Historical Park, saw competitors in traditional attir...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund organized a series of activities at the Kingdom’s pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, to promote handicrafts and cultural investment opportunities. The program featured an investor-focused workshop on innovative financing solutions and an interactive palm-weaving experience, u...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — A new exhibition titled “Two Swords and a Palm: The Saudi Emblem Archive” has opened at Al-Masmak Palace in Riyadh, offering visitors a comprehensive look at the evolution of the Kingdom’s national emblem. The exhibition, which runs until Nov. 21, documents the emblem’s historic transformations and its role as a ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The Malaysian animation industry continues to carve its name on the global stage, with local productions not only winning the hearts of domestic audiences but also making significant inroads into international markets, reports the Malay Mail. Popular animated series such as Upin & Ipin, Ejen Ali, BoBoi...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — The Turkish government is expanding its nationwide “Family Year” initiative with a series of Culture Route Festivals, aimed at strengthening family bonds and promoting cultural heritage through educational and social programs. The effort follows President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the...
OSAKA, Japan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan is presenting its scientific achievements and cultural legacy at Expo 2025 Osaka, with a special event underscoring the country’s growing ties with Japan in research and cultural exchange. The Azerbaijan Pavilion hosted a presentation titled “Science and Culture in the Independent Republic of Azerbaijan: Azerba...
ANTALYA, Türkiye (MNTV) — Antalya has recorded a 17% increase in museum and archaeological site visits this year, with officials crediting the rise to the city’s successful “Night Museum” initiative under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Legacy for the Future” project. The program, launched to enhance the visitor experience at historic l...
SALALAH, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s Dhofar Municipality has unveiled an ambitious program for Khareef Dhofar 2025, centering this year’s celebrations around a blend of culture, innovation, and entertainment, including performances on a global scale. Ammar bin Obeid Ghawas, Director of Events and Awareness, said the season has been carefully curated...
AL-BAHA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — In the culturally diverse southern region of Al-Baha, local folk arts reflect a blend of heritage and contemporary expression, appealing to both residents and visitors while maintaining a deep connection to longstanding traditions. Ali Al-Baydani, director of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts (SASCA)...
