Moscow film festival opens with praise of soldiers in Donbas

13 Sept 13:40 Key points summarised by AI

The 44th Moscow International Film Festival opened with reduced foreign representation due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Festival head Nikita Mikhalkov praised Russia's military operation in Ukraine, stating that "heroes are in Donbas" and a "new world and new society are being born there."

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.