Photos promoting sustainable tourism win ASEAN awards

23 Sept 02:02 Key points summarised by AI

Five photographs promoting sustainable tourism across ASEAN countries received awards in a contest organized by the Confederation of Thai Journalists (CTJ).
Indonesia secured the top prize with a photo of the Nepal Van Java tiered village, while Thailand's entry depicting mahouts was first runner-up, and another Indonesian photo of Balinese Hindu devotees placed second runner-up.
The competition, themed “Embracing Sustainable Tourism Through Your Lens,” aimed to highlight sustainable tourism's crucial role in revitalizing the region's economy post-pandemic while safeguarding the environment.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

Yesterday 15:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a US$1 billion institution founded by George Lucas, opened September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, dedicated to the art of storytelling across diverse media.
Its futuristic, biomorphic architecture by Ma Yansong houses over 30 galleries, two theaters, and a research library, blending seamlessly with Exposition Park.
Exhibitions feature a vast collection of narrative art, from "Star Wars in Motion" and global art reproductions using advanced 3D scanning to works by Van Gogh, Rockwell, and contemporary artists.
The museum extends its offerings with a public research library, extensive outdoor gardens, and monumental sculptures, creating a comprehensive cultural and recreational destination.