Turn up the light, turn up the spice: Bangkok celebrate Diwali

13 Sept 09:47 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's "Little India" (Phahurat) and Khlong Ong Ang Canal host the annual Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival from October 13-31, illuminating the city with light, music, food, and cultural shows.
Diwali, the "festival of light," celebrates the triumph of good over evil and hope over despair, with Bangkok's theme "Light Unites Us" highlighting over a century of Indian-Thai cultural exchange.
The festival features daily performances of Indian and Thai dances, cultural activities like henna painting, diverse food stalls, and a grand Happiness Parade with floats and dancers.
Khlong Ong Ang Canal transforms into an art corridor with light installations, live performances, and collaborative murals by local and Indian artists, creating photo-friendly spots.

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.