Thailand’s Songkran safe from Cambodia’s Maha Songkran UNESCO bid

13 Sept 08:13 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Songkran festival, recognized by UNESCO in 2023, remains unaffected by Cambodia's application for its 'Mohasangkran chnam Thmey' as a separate intangible cultural heritage.
Cultural Promotion Department Director-General Yuthika Isarangkura na Ayutthaya clarified that UNESCO listings are not exclusive, allowing similar traditional cultures to be recognized in multiple countries, as exemplified by Myanmar's New Year festival.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

Yesterday 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.