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The Buddha Comes Home
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Pink joined onstage at the Billboard Music Awards by her 9-year-old daughter, showing off gymnastic skills
14 Sept 01:46Key points summarised by AI
Pink delivered a breathtaking acrobatic performance with her 9-year-old daughter, Willow Sage Hart, while accepting the prestigious Icon Award.
The Weeknd was a major winner, taking home nine awards including Top Male Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist, with his album "After Hours" and hit "Blinding Lights" also recognized.
Notable winners included Gabby Barrett (three honors), Drake (Artist of the Decade), and Pop Smoke (four posthumous awards), with Morgan Wallen also receiving three awards based on chart performance despite controversy.
The Billboard Music Awards featured a mix of live and pre-taped performances from artists like DJ Khaled, H.E.R., Migos, Doja Cat, SZA, and Alicia Keys, aiming to recreate a vibrant concert experience.
The Buddha Comes Home
Today 15:38Key points summarised by AI
Chong Para is a vibrant annual festival of the Shan (Tai Yai) people in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, celebrating the Buddha's return from Tavatimsa heaven after Buddhist Lent.
The festival's centerpiece involves families constructing intricate miniature palaces, also called Chong Para, from bamboo, paper, and lights, placed outside homes and temples as offerings.
For three days and nights, the quiet mountain town comes alive with folk music, traditional dances like the Shan bird dance, religious ceremonies, and community gatherings, showcasing deep-rooted Shan culture.
Beyond the celebrations, Chong Para reinforces family bonds, preserves traditional crafts, and offers visitors an authentic immersion into the unique cultural heritage of Mae Hong Son.