21 days of Songkran: festivity highlights

13 Sept 10:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Songkran festival is extended to 21 days this year, celebrating its UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage inscription.
While main water fights occur April 13-15, diverse events are scheduled nationwide, marking the traditional New Year's Day on April 13.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

Today 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.