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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
How the humble Good Morning towel became a symbol of hard-working people in Asia
It is early on a Saturday morning and a wet market in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay neighbourhood is heaving with people stocking up on produce before Typhoon Wipha hits later that day. At one stall, a fishmonger fillets a fish on a chopping block. A red bucket hangs on the wall next to him, while styrofoam boxes are scattered throughout the market. Hidden among the stalls is another market 'staple' – the Good Morning towel, a piece of white cotton emblazoned with 'Good Morning' in bright red cursive and its equivalent translation in Chinese (zhu jun zao an). While 'Good Morning' is the most common phrase, others such as 'Good Fortune' and 'Very Healthy' adorn some towels in the same distinctive red font. 'I have many of these towels,' says the fishmonger, slightly perplexed as to why someone is asking about an old rag. A Good Morning towel is seen hanging at a fishmonger's stall at a wet market in Causeway Bay. Photo: Kylie Knott Those living in Hong Kong are likely to have a few lurking in a cupboard. Walk around the city and you will see them draped over buckets or dangling from minibus' mirrors. Pop the boot of a taxi and a few might stare back with their cheery greeting.
CBC
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Hudson, Que., shows its true colours with first ever Pride celebrations
A small Quebec town came together on Saturday to host Pride celebrations, with performances, local vendors and other fun-filled activities. It's a first for the community, but Hudson Pride is hoping to make it an annual event.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Weekend To Do List: greasy pole competition at St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester, Pride celebration
As June comes to an end in Massachusetts, there's a Pride Month celebration in Walpole and KidsFest happening in Quincy, plus the return of the greasy pole competition at St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester. 2nd annual Pride Celebration in Walpole Wrap up Pride Month at the second annual Pride Celebration on Walpole Town Common on Saturday. Enjoy live music and performances, children's activities and delicious local food vendors. The free event takes place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to register online first! When: Saturday, June 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Walpole Town Common, 1006-1008 Main St., Walpole Cost: Free admission Click here for more information Click here to register Quincy KidsFest It's family-friendly fun at the Quincy KidsFest on Saturday. With science stations, games, LEGO robotics, a photobooth, puppet show and more, there's something for every curious kid. Live music, food and drinks complete the day. Don't miss it from noon to 8 p.m. at the Hancock-Adams Common! When: Saturday, June 28 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Hancock-Adams Common, 1305 Hancock St., Quincy Cost: Free admission, items available for purchase Click here for more information and to register for workshops St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester It's St. Peter's Fiesta in Gloucester all weekend! The multiday festival includes a prayer group, carnival, free entertainment and sporting events, including the legendary St. Peter's Fiesta Greasy Pole event. The fun honors fisherman St. Peter ahead of his feast day on June 29. When: Through Sunday, June 29, event times vary Where: Downtown Gloucester Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
10 things to do this weekend around central Ohio for June 19-21, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – From a variety of Juneteenth events and Buckeye Country Superfest, to Picnic with the Pops and a series of games between the Columbus Clippers and Indianapolis Indians. Here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. Huntington Park, through June 22 The Columbus Clippers face the Indianapolis Indians as part of its six-game series. Columbus Commons, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. From famous orchestra tunes to pop songs to movie music, discover a variety of classical music. Pre-concert activities start at 5:30 p.m. with games, face painting and more. 428 E. Main Street, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a day filled with music, food, and fun to celebrate freedom and unity for Juneteenth. The block party will feature live entertainment, food vendors and activities for all ages. 835 Mt. Vernon Avenue, June 21 from noon to 6 p.m. The community celebration on the near east side of Columbus that features a vendor marketplace, live performances, food trucks, games, health screenings, higher education information sessions, dance, music, spoken word and art opportunities. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Amid shortage, Ohio State hopes to offer air traffic control training Genoa Park, June 21-22 from noon to 11 p.m. The Juneteenth Ohio Festival is a weekend full of fun family events that promote unity, enrichment, and ethnic diversity. Guests will enjoy activities such as a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, live music, local cuisine, a children's Underground Railroad journey, a classic car show, and much more. Admission is free from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Ohio Stadium, June 21 Jelly Roll, along with Kane Brown, will co-headline the eighth summer mega-event at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, June 21. The concert will include rising country stars Megan Moroney, Treaty Oak Revival, Dasha and Conner Smith. Columbus Commons, June 21 at 8 p.m. The Columbus Symphony joins rapper and artist Rick Ross for a one-of-a kind night featuring his chart-topping hits bringing a new twist to fan favorites. Kelton House Museum and Garden, June 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Kelton House Museum and Garden will host a special Juneteenth Event focusing on drumming and poetry to lift the spirit and soul. Columbus Metropolitan Library Martin Luther King Branch The event will feature more than 50 Black authors and include book signings and readings. Activities include face painting, health screenings, photo booth, children's readings, food trucks, music and more. Free parking is available at MLK Branch Library and East High School. 154 W William St. in Delaware, June 22 from 2 to 7 p.m. ResiFest is a free, family-friendly festival celebrating music, mental health, and community. Enjoy live music, local art, healing activities, and more. Central Ohio boasts numerous farmers markets throughout the area offering locally grown produce, art, clothing, and more. Click here to find when and where local markets are selling near you below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola India Powers Ratha Yatra 2025 with Scaled Access, Cultural Integration, and Inclusive Growth
NEW DELHI, June 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Coca-Cola India is all set to mark its presence at one of the country's most iconic cultural celebrations - Ratha Yatra 2025 taking place in Puri, Odisha from 27th June to 5th July 2025. Building on its successful engagement at Maha Kumbh earlier this year, Coca-Cola will bring its refreshing beverage portfolio to the heart of the Ratha Yatra. Through its diverse portfolio of brands including Coca-Cola, Thums Up, Sprite, Fanta, Maaza, Limca, Limca Glucocharge, Charged and Kinley, Coca-Cola India will enhance the festive fervor with wide-scale availability, immersive brand activations, and deep cultural integration. The company will also foster economic empowerment by supporting local vendors and retailers, and driving tangible social and environmental impact. To mark the occasion, the company will be launching a special edition of Ratha Yatra-themed packaging on its packaged drinking water brand 'Kinley,' celebrating Odisha's rich traditions and creating keepsakes that echo the pride of the region. Coca-Cola India will also introduce affordable pack options, making its beverages accessible to attendees during the festivities. Visitors will experience iconic out-of-home (OOH) displays, cooler wall, and other activations across high-footfall locations along temple routes, beach stretches, markets, highway outlets, transit hubs, and local kiosks. The hydration carts along the route will create economic opportunities for local vendors and micro-entrepreneurs who offer chilled beverages to consumers during the yatra. These activations highlight Coca-Cola's commitment to delivering a rich and enjoyable experience for attendees. Vinay Nair, Vice President, Franchise Operations, Developing Markets, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia, "Ratha Yatra stands as one of Odisha's most significant cultural occasions, marked by its scale and deep community participation. At Coca-Cola India, our aim is to keep consumers refreshed and hydrated throughout the yatra by ensuring our beverages are readily available across every touchpoint. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences and social impact through multiple initiatives that raise awareness on recycling to inspire collective action." Anandana (The Coca-Cola India Foundation) and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) in partnership with Puri Municipality, District Administration (Puri), Odisha Development Management Programme (ODMP), and Y4D Foundation, have flagged off the 'Used PET Bottle-Free Ratha Yatra 2025' initiative to help in managing plastic waste during the festival. As part of the Maidan Saaf campaign, the effort aims to significantly reduce plastic litter with city-wide collection and public engagement, through beach cleanups, plog runs and awareness drives. The programme will deploy more than 180 trained volunteers and install 200 PET collection bins across select high-footfall areas in the city. As the procession rolls through the streets of Puri, Coca-Cola India is all geared up to refresh consumers through every chilled bottle and every cherished memory. About Coca-Cola India Coca-Cola in India is one of the country's leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of 'Beverages For Life' offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Thums Up XForce, Charged, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Kinley Soda, Rim Zim, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and Honest Tea. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca GlucoCharge, Smartwater, Kinley, Kinley Copper, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water. Premium products constitute Schweppes' range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers a Costa Coffee range of tea and coffee. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of close to 5 million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people's lives, communities and the planet through water and packaging initiatives, sustainable agriculture and emission reductions across its value chain. Globally together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
