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Sharjah's Tanweer Festival is back this November for a second edition
The second edition of Sharjah's Tanweer Festival is back this November, making a home in the breathtaking beauty of Mleiha Desert from November 21 to 23. After a smash-hit success debut, the unique celebration of all things culture and collectively human is offering a carefully-curated programme of happenings to get stuck into. The conception of Tanweer comes from the mind of one woman – Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, daughter of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah – and as such, the festival flanks the same passions for art, culture, connection and global unity that she carries. Tanweer aims to unite festival goers in a beautiful synergy of understanding and appreciating the power of art, music, culture and sustainability through cultural dialogue, spiritual enlightenment, shared experiences and a global belonging. This year's theme for the festival – What you Seek Is Seeking You – is one of the most popular quotes from 13th-century poet and mystic Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a literary, spiritual and philosophical figure of such a magnetic influence that transcends borders. Rumi's disposition reflects what Tanweer is all about. He preached a Sufi way of life and living wherein one must learn to forego their affections for the material world in order to truly reconnect with the inner self and the natural world. The bigger picture is always about the community as a whole. Here's what to expect… The festival grounds have been divided into different areas, each serving a different purpose. The Main Stage will be a multisensory arena with ambient lighting, ancestral music, and mountain-side projections. The Dome is the core of community learning and will host discussions and workshops. The Tree of Life will be a serene space for gathering and reflection. For food, Nourish, the festival's culinary hub, will offer organic, farm-to-table fare including vegan, vegetarian, and traditional Bedouin-style BBQs. If you're looking to shop or take home some souvenirs, The Marketplace will feature handcrafted items, each one uniquely made by artisans handpicked for the festival. All around, immersive installations will convert the dunes into an open-air gallery. Sustainability at Tanweer Sustainability lies at the heart of the festival and remains a pillar of its ethos. The entire festival will be a no single-use plastic event with a dedicated reuse and recycle strategy, green waste composting, and zero-waste food and beverage services. Throughout the festival, visitors will be educated about the aspect of sustainability, setting a new standard for eco-friendly events in the region and displaying respect for the land that is hosting it in a bid to show that such an arrangement is possible. While you're there Tanweer is great for all the culture crawlers and art aficionados, but there's loads more to do in this part of the cultural capital. You can take guided tours to Valley of Caves, explore Mleiha's rich and fascinating history going back thousands of years at Mleiha Archaeological Centre, go horseback riding and even paragliding. Discover more amazing things to do in Sharjah with our guide here. Tanweer Festival, Mleiha Desert, Sharjah, Nov 21 to 23, @tanweerfestival, Images: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
BBC News
26-04-2025
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- BBC News
Hornsea ceramics festival returns after 'inspiring people'
An annual Ceramics festival is set to return to a town in East Yorkshire dubbed the "home of pottery".The second year of the Ceramics Festival is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 16:30 BST each day at St Nicholas Parish Hall, in event will host 20 ceramicists and display their pieces, which will be auctioned off to raise money for the Hornsea Museum, as its hosts the largest collection of Hornsea King, who co-owns Number Nine, The Marketplace, who set up the event, said it had "really inspired people" to get into pottery. She said: "We were absolutely overwhelmed with positive comments from both the local community and our ceramicists about last year's event which was added that Hornsea Pottery was "one of the most recognisable range of ceramics in the world, so it made complete sense that we should have an annual event to celebrate ceramics here in Hornsea".Some of the artisans set to attend this year include Nigel Folds, of Skid Row Pots, who said he will be "selling a range of colourful domestic earthenware, together with some one-off decorative pieces, both thrown and hand-built". And Philippa Whiteside, of Philippa Whiteside Ceramics, will also be bringing some of her porcelain ceramics to the festival following her appearance on the BBC One show Make It At to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
CBS News
05-04-2025
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New Jersey community celebration postponed after police notified about threats of violent activity
A summertime community celebration in South Jersey was postponed after law enforcement officers discovered threats of violent activity were being shared on social media. The Gloucester Township Day Scholarship Committee broke the news to the community on Thursday, saying that the 2025 Gloucester Township Day, which was scheduled for June 7, has been rescheduled until further notice. The committee said the decision to postpone the celebration was made after Gloucester Township police were notified about social media posts containing "credible threats of unlawful and violent activity." "Gloucester Township Day is a beloved tradition that brings our community together in celebration. However, we must take all potential threats seriously," Mayor of Gloucester Township, David Mayer, said. "Out of an abundance of caution and with the safety of all in mind, we are postponing this year's event until a later date." Last year's Gloucester Township Day took a turn when 10 teenagers and two adults were arrested after multiple fights broke out . Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins said the problems at the 2024 event began when at least 500 teenagers and young adults arrived at Veterans Park ahead of the event's drone show. Police said large groups began fighting each other and running through the crowd at the summertime celebration. To protect families at the park, officers moved the large group of teenagers and young adults to The Marketplace, a shopping center across from the park on Chews Landing Road, where multiple fights continued to break out. "Right in front of the officers, they didn't care. They start fighting, violently fighting," Harkins said last year. "Our officers interjected themselves heroically to keep them from getting hurt." In total, 10 teenagers, one 13-year-old, four 15-year-olds, three 16-year-olds and two 17-year-olds, were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct before being released to their guardians, police said. Along with the teens, two adults were arrested during the chaos, including an 18-year-old and a 33-year-old man from Camden, who police said rode his bike into a crowd of officers and knocked one GTPD officer to the ground. In total, 68 GTPD officers were assigned or responded to the chaos at the 2024 Gloucester Township Day, along with at least 30 mutual aid officers from Camden County and Deptford Township. Police also said that a countywide EMS Task Force was called to bring more EMS resources to the scene, and the Gloucester Township Police Special Response Team also responded. Police previously said they believe most of the people involved in the fights were not from Gloucester Township and had been dropped off at the event.
