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James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Published on 10/09/2024
» LOS ANGELES - American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognised the world over as the intergalactic villain Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93.
China and Malaysia join forces to catapult lion dance onto Unesco cultural heritage list
Published on 26/08/2024
» HONG KONG: It is a well-known ancient art form, and now, the lion dance is set to be jointly nominated by China and Malaysia for Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list.
Disney's animation magic comes to life at Emsphere
Life, Published on 17/04/2024
» The magic of animation will unfold before your eyes during "Immersive Disney Animation", which will stop in Bangkok for almost two months at Em Tower, 1st floor of Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, from April 26 to June 20.
Epic soundtracks come to life
Life, James Keller, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's increasing reputation for hitting the winning formula to draw in audiences was further boosted recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre where, for two consecutive nights, they performed to a completely packed house. Supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, tickets for "Hollywood Soundtracks By Hans Zimmer" had sold out weeks in advance and a second show was added due to demand. The massive concert hall is not easy to fill on any occasion, so the RBSO should feel proud to have achieved this two nights running.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Feb 9-15
Guru, Published on 09/02/2024
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Dawn to dusk weekends away beckon travellers this month
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/09/2023
» This weekend, travellers and local residents in the northeastern town of Buri Ram can assemble at Phanom Rung Historical Park to view dawn through the 15 doors of a historic Khmer-style stone castle during the Phanom Rung Light Phenomenon.
The beat of Soweto
Life, John Clewley, Published on 04/07/2023
» Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde, known as the "Lion Of Soweto", was not allowed to leave South Africa until the mid-1980s, when he was invited to perform at a pioneering festival of music in Angouleme, France, along with the three Mahotella Queens, the musical engine the Makgone Tsohle Band, and producer and saxophonist West Nkosi.
Bangkok's jazz scene comes alive on International Jazz Day
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 29/04/2023
» Bangkok is humming for International Jazz Day, celebrated annually on April 30. With a selection of jazz fests dotted all over the city, a few downtown venues have already been preluding the big day. So, get ready to tap your feet, snap your fingers and let your body groove to the music as Guru By Bangkok Post brings you a comprehensive guide to the events to jazz it up this weekend.
'Phantom of the Opera' ends record run with final Broadway bow
AFP, Published on 17/04/2023
» NEW YORK - After 35 years and almost 14,000 performances, the curtain fell for the final time Sunday on the longest-running show in Broadway history -- "The Phantom of the Opera."
Celebrating Rattanakosin art
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Year of the Rabbit provides an occasion for the "Gilded Black Lacquer Cabinet" exhibition at the historic Thaworawatthu Building to present a new collection, the majority of which is featured in the Gold-Motif Cabinets: Series 2 (Rattanakosin Era) Book 1.