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Korea Herald
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Korean selected as guest language of 2026 Avignon Festival
Next year's French festival to spotlight performing arts beyond K-culture hype The Avignon Festival, one of the world's most vibrant performing arts festivals, announced Wednesday that it has selected Korean as its official guest language for the 2026 edition. This is the first time an Asian language has been chosen as the guest language. 'The Avignon Festival welcomes an Asian language that is now enjoying worldwide popularity. South Korean culture fascinates the world: K-pop, cinema, series, literature. But beyond this soft power, we want to show the richness of Korean performing arts,' the Avignon Festival said in its announcement on Facebook on Tuesday. Held annually in July in the historic city of Avignon, the festival, founded in 1947, attracts more than 100,000 visitors and showcases performances spanning theater, dance, music and interdisciplinary works. The guest language initiative was introduced by current artistic director Tiago Rodrigues to spotlight the arts and culture of a specific linguistic region. The previous guest languages were English (2023), Spanish (2024) and Arabic (2025). With the guest language selected, a slew of Korean theater works are expected to be invited to the festival's IN (main) program. The Korea Arts Management Service, as the official partner, is working closely with the Avignon Festival on a co-curated program. Whereas the OFF section is open to independent participation, the IN program is curated by the festival. This will mark the first time in 28 years that Korean works are officially invited to the IN program, following the 1998 'Desire of Asia (Desir d'Asie)' project. Rodrigues' decision follows his visit to Korea in October 2023, when he attended the Seoul Performing Arts Festival, organized by KAMS. During the trip, he also performed his work "By Heart," a piece centered on memorizing poetry. "There's something about the power of trying to translate, trying to understand the other, which is extremely important nowadays in theater — but also in society,' Rodrigues said in the 2023 interview with The Korea Herald. 'This is a rare opportunity to share the emotional depth, experimental energy and spirit of Korean performing arts with the world,' said Kim Jang-ho, president of KAMS. 'Through continued exchange between Avignon and SPAF, we aim to strengthen the international ecosystem for Korean performing arts and expand cultural dialogue through the medium of language.'
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Evan Rodrigues' villain arc goes viral after Edmonton Oilers fans boo him and he smiles back
Some athletes shy away from the spotlight. Evan Rodrigues? He practically asked Edmonton to boo louder. During Game 2 pregame intros of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers forward was met with loud jeers from Oilers fans and his reaction is now going viral. Instead of ignoring it, Rodrigues smirked, nodded, and soaked it all in like a villain in a hockey movie. What came next? Pure playoff carnage. Evan Rodrigues embraces the villain arc during pregame boos in Edmonton The moment Edmonton fans started booing Evan Rodrigues during his Game 2 intro, he didn't flinch, he flourished. Cameras caught the Panthers forward acknowledging the noise with a grin and a confident nod, instantly earning him "villain era" status online. Fans were living for the energy and so was he. Rodrigues' smile didn't just go viral, it triggered X (Twitter) into full playoff mode. Some fans were hyped, others confused, and a few downright unhinged (in the funniest way). One user said, 'That's the attitude 🤣,' while another joked, 'He's got a kid in his basement wtf was that lick.' Others called him 'zesty,' 'ready,' or just straight-up 'terrifying.' Then came the chirps from Oilers fans: 'Did he even play tonight?' and 'Only Toronto has a more garbage fanbase.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Catanduvas (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo One fan just screamed : 'Get the video of him leaving the ice!' Whether love or hate, Rodrigues had the internet talking exactly what you want as a playoff villain. Rodrigues' reaction was part swagger, part troll, and all playoff magic. It was clear from that moment: he came to own the even compared it to classic NHL villains of the past. Edmonton fans? Well, they might be booing even harder next game but at this point, that might just be adding more fuel to Rodrigues' fire. In the playoffs, pressure builds legends and Evan Rodrigues is writing his story loud and clear. Whether it's the boos or the big goals, he's proving one thing: this is his ice too. Also read - Edmonton Oilers mix hometown ice into Rogers Place rink for Stanley Cup Final
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues, officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to 'restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life.' A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim president, Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF's vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues' removal. Rodrigues confirmed through his lawyer that he will neither run for any position nor support any candidate in the upcoming vote. 'In relation to the new elections called by the intervener, he declares that he is not running for any office or supporting any candidate,' says the document signed by Rodrigues' lawyer Gamil Foppel. ALSO READ | Olympique Lyonnais Feminin renamed to OL Lyonnes According to the document, Ednaldo 'wishes success and good luck to those who will take over Brazilian football'. The document also lists a number of Ednaldo's 'achievements' at the head of the CBF, including the hiring of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to announce his first Brazil squad next week for their next World Cup qualifiers. The CBF declined to comment. Only one candidate successfully registered for Sunday's election - Samir Xaud, president-elect of the Roraima Football Federation, a state with limited influence in Brazilian top-tier football. To register as a candidate, the interested party must have the support of at least eight state federations and five clubs. The move follows a court ruling that nullified an agreement which had enabled Rodrigues to secure re-election until 2030. The agreement was deemed invalid by the Rio de Janeiro court due to the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes' signature and concerns over his mental capacity. Related Topics Brazil / Carlo Ancelotti
The Star
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Soccer-Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
FILE PHOTO: Ednaldo Rodrigues talks to media, after coach Dorival Jr, has been sacked, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Tita Barros (Reuters) -The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to "restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life." A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim president, Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF's vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues' removal. Rodrigues confirmed through his lawyer that he will neither run for any position nor support any candidate in the upcoming vote. "In relation to the new elections called by the intervener, he declares that he is not running for any office or supporting any candidate," says the document signed by Rodrigues' lawyer Gamil Foppel. According to the document, Ednaldo "wishes success and good luck to those who will take over Brazilian football". The document also lists a number of Ednaldo's "achievements" at the head of the CBF, including the hiring of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to announce his first Brazil squad next week for their next World Cup qualifiers. The CBF declined to comment. Only one candidate successfully registered for Sunday's election - Samir Xaud, president-elect of the Roraima Football Federation, a state with limited influence in Brazilian top-tier football. To register as a candidate, the interested party must have the support of at least eight state federations and five clubs. The move follows a court ruling that nullified an agreement which had enabled Rodrigues to secure re-election until 2030. The agreement was deemed invalid by the Rio de Janeiro court due to the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes' signature and concerns over his mental capacity. (Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier in Rio de Janeiro and Ricardo Brito in Brasília, writing by Janina Nuno Rios; Editing by Alexandre Caverni and Ken Ferris)
Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
FILE PHOTO: Ednaldo Rodrigues talks to media, after coach Dorival Jr, has been sacked, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Tita Barros The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to "restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life." A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim president, Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF's vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues' removal. Rodrigues confirmed through his lawyer that he will neither run for any position nor support any candidate in the upcoming vote. "In relation to the new elections called by the intervener, he declares that he is not running for any office or supporting any candidate," says the document signed by Rodrigues' lawyer Gamil Foppel. According to the document, Ednaldo "wishes success and good luck to those who will take over Brazilian football". The document also lists a number of Ednaldo's "achievements" at the head of the CBF, including the hiring of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to announce his first Brazil squad next week for their next World Cup qualifiers. The CBF declined to comment. Only one candidate successfully registered for Sunday's election - Samir Xaud, president-elect of the Roraima Football Federation, a state with limited influence in Brazilian top-tier football. To register as a candidate, the interested party must have the support of at least eight state federations and five clubs. The move follows a court ruling that nullified an agreement which had enabled Rodrigues to secure re-election until 2030. The agreement was deemed invalid by the Rio de Janeiro court due to the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes' signature and concerns over his mental capacity. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
