Malaysia halts music festival after same-sex kiss by UK band The 1975

14 Sept 02:07 Key points summarised by AI

British band The 1975's frontman, Matty Healy, kissed a male bandmate and criticized Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws during a performance at the Good Vibes Festival.
Malaysia's government promptly halted the three-day festival and banned The 1975, citing a challenge to national laws and cultural sensitivities.
The incident sparked debate, with some accusing Healy of 'performative activism' that could worsen stigma for queer Malaysians and potentially harm the local live arts scene.

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.