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Celebrating Buddha’s birthday, a South Korean DJ is in spotlight

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Celebrating Buddha’s birthday, a South Korean DJ is in spotlight

A South Korean DJ named Youn Sung-ho, also known as DJ NewJeansNim, is blending electronic dance music with Buddhist teachings to attract younger audiences. At a recent festival celebrating Buddha’s birthday, he performed to a large crowd and was praised for promoting “young Buddhism.” Venerable Jinwoo, the head of the largest sect of Korean Buddhism, gifted him with prayer beads and encouraged him to continue spreading hope and happiness to young people.

What, ’s next on the live music scene

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What, ’s next on the live music scene

– The Stabat Mater concert will be held in the Limassol district at the Cyprus Wine Museum in Erimi village with mezzo-soprano Anoki von Arx, soprano Vasiliki Konstantinou, and pianist Milena Romanova.
– The Latin jazz band Havana Noche will perform at Sarah’s Jazz Club in Nicosia on May 18.
– Rumba Attack will perform flamenco-rumba and Latin sounds at Agrovino Wine Bar in Lofou on May 23.
– Locomondo, a Greek reggae band, will have a concert at Pyrgos Municipal Stadium in Larnaca on May 25.

Switzerland breaks the Eurovision code as Cyprus finishes 15th

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Switzerland breaks the Eurovision code as Cyprus finishes 15th

Switzerland won Eurovision 2024 in Malmo, beating Croatia. The winning song, “The Code,” was performed by Swiss rapper and singer Nemo, who expressed hope for peace and dignity. Israel’s entry faced protests due to the conflict in Gaza.

Eurovision chaos: Ireland a no-show for dress rehearsal as French act sends anti-war message [VIDEO]

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Eurovision chaos: Ireland a no-show for dress rehearsal as French act sends anti-war message [VIDEO]

Ireland, along with Greece and Switzerland, did not appear during the parade at the start of the Family Rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Bambie Thug, representing Ireland, was absent from the stage, citing an urgent situation requiring attention from the organisers. The European Broadcasting Union is currently discussing necessary actions in response to the absence. France’s act Slimane stopped his performance midway to send a peace message, chanting “United by music yes, but for love, for peace.” The Eurovision contest has been thrust into political conflict with protests calling for Israel’s exclusion and demands for changes to Israel’s entry lyrics.

Malmo braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest

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Malmo braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest

Malmo is preparing for the Eurovision grand final, amidst security threats and protests over Israel’s participation. Bookmakers predict Croatia’s Baby Lasagna and Israel’s Eden Golan as top contenders to win. The event has drawn thousands of visitors to the city, with protests from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups. Russia was banned from Eurovision in 2022, while the 26 contestants in the final include representatives from various countries. The event is seen as a way to unite people and have a good time together.

Paphos man, 82, arrested after firing shotgun over loud music complaint; four injured

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Paphos man, 82, arrested after firing shotgun over loud music complaint; four injured

An 82-year-old man in Paphos fired a shotgun into the air to stop late-night music from a nearby recreation centre, resulting in minor injuries to four patrons. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, bodily harm, and firearm offences. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

A concert dedicated to goddess Aphrodite

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A concert dedicated to goddess Aphrodite

– An upcoming concert in Paphos celebrates Goddess Aphrodite with traditional folk songs and hymns with a modern twist.
– The concert will feature guitar and vocals by Marlia, as well as innovative Cypriot folk songs on the handpan, Cretan lyra, and traditional frame drums.
– The concert will take place at the Sanctuary of Aphrodite at the Archaeological site of Palaepaphos in Kouklia on May 16 at 7pm.
– Marlia Coeur, a Paphos-born artist, will perform live with special guests at the concert.
– The concert is organized by Technopolis 20 and is set to be a spectacular sunset event near Aphrodite’s birthplace.

DKNY Nicosia celebrates new , ‘Heart of NY Capsule’ collection

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DKNY Nicosia celebrates new , ‘Heart of NY Capsule’ collection

Fact: DKNY, distributed in Cyprus by the Fais Group, hosted an opening party at its new store in Nicosia to debut its “Heart of NY Capsule” collection.

Leventis provides special experiences for art lovers

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Leventis provides special experiences for art lovers

The AG Leventis Gallery is hosting a potpourri night of theatrical performances by Rothko, Waxman, Bacon, Freud, Picasso, and Da Vinci on May 17.

Odds place Cyprus eighth for tonight’s Eurovision semi-final

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Odds place Cyprus eighth for tonight’s Eurovision semi-final

The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest is happening in Malmo, Sweden, with Cyprus among the fifteen countries competing for ten spots in the grand final on Saturday. Cyprus’ Silia Kapsis will perform the song “Liar” tonight, with viewers in Cyprus able to watch live on CyBC at 10 p.m. local time. Betting odds favor Croatia and Ukraine as the strongest contenders to win, while Cyprus is predicted to place eighth.