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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pembrokeshire photographer's 'stunning' shots star at international festival
An award-winning Pembrokeshire photographer is having her work showcased to thousands of people in a major Celtic cultural festival this month. Joann Randles, who grew up in Saundersfoot, is the only Welsh photographer chosen to exhibit in the Festival Interceltique de Lorient (FIL). The event in Brittany, which began on Friday, is the largest of its kind and is expected to welcome around 800,000 people over its 10-day run. The festival is a celebration of the cultural traditions of the Celtic nations and regions, highlighting music, dance and visual arts as well as sports and gastronomy. Father and son Kerry and David Thomas carry on a traditional craft in their Lovespoon Workshop at Cold Inn, near Kilgetty. (Image: Joann Randles) Former Greenhill School student Joanne, 37, who is based in Swansea, has won acclaim for her work in the British Photography Awards, the British Press Photographers' Association and the Wales Media Awards, to name a few. Her images on show in France will reflect aspects of Welsh crafts and culture, including love-spoon making, coracle fishing and weaving. Antwn Owen-Hicks, leader of the Welsh delegation, said, "I'd seen some of Joann's work online, particularly her images of Welsh cultural activity. 'The quality of Joann's images is exceptional and a perfect fit for the Festival Interceltique. Dawnswyr Talog practice for their Eisteddfod appearance. (Image: Joann Randles) "I think that visitors to the EuroCeltic Art exhibition will be wowed by her stunning images." Joann, who will be in France for the duration of the festival, said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to represent Wales with a collection of my photography - it means so much to me. Weaving at Melin Tregwynt, Pembrokeshire (Image: Joann Randles) "I'm really excited to be part of the amazing delegation showcasing Wales at the festival in Lorient. I can't wait to meet the other Welsh artistes, as well as representatives from other nations. "This will also be my first exhibition featuring a large body of my work on display, making it an event I will most definitely remember. "I'm incredibly proud." Joann has travelled to France to set up her exhibition at the festival. (Image: Joann Randles) Joining Joann in the Wales delegation at the festival will be the Treorchy Male Choir, three bands, a harpist, a DJ and a visual artist, together with the Treorchy Male Choir whose members will be amongst over 3,000 artists taking part in Sunday's Grande Parade des Nations Celtes.
CTV News
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Carrousel of the Nations kicks off 50th anniversary celebration
The Carrousel of the Nations officially launched its milestone 50th edition The Carrousel of the Nations officially launched its milestone 50th edition this past weekend, bringing culture and community spirit to locations across Windsor-Essex. Hosted by the Multicultural Council of Windsor Essex County, organizers proudly displayed their own 50-year journey alongside the community staple. 'This year we celebrate, of course, 50 years of the Carrousel of the Nations. We are so proud as Polish Village,' said Maria Kulesza, of the Polish Village. 'What's most important to us is showing the history of both the Carrousel and our Polish heritage.' More villages will open their doors next weekend while others return for a second week.
South China Morning Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
InfoSpark: How a dragon boat team rows with the flow together
Celebrated every year, the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong features thrilling races where groups paddle in unison, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Colourful dragon boats, adorned with intricate designs, race against each other along the city's picturesque waterways. Besides the races, the festival is also famous for zongzi, glutinous rice dumplings filled with various ingredients both savoury and sweet.
