Arts And Culture

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Singapore is banking on love — and tourism — with an unusual new campaign inviting single Americans to ditch dating apps and let a panel of “aunties” match them for an unforgettable first date in the city‑state. But there’s one key condition: participants must be legal residents of the United States and apply before the deadline to be considered for...

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online China has turned heads this Lunar New Year by starring a troupe of advanced humanoid robots in martial‑arts performances at the China Media Group’s Spring Festival Gala, one of the world’s most‑watched television events. The robots — developed by domestic AI and robotics firms such as Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix and MagicLab — displayed impressive coordination, athleticism, and even weapon‑handling...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As global travel rebounds after the pandemic, 2026 has emerged as a record year for tourism — but the growth is happening in places that aren’t the usual tourist capitals, according to travel analysts and industry reports. Destinations that were once overlooked are now attracting travelers seeking authentic experiences, cultural depth, and untapped natural beauty. While traditional tourism...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Across the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Balkans and the Caucasus, millions of food lovers know it as a simple yet irresistible culinary tradition: dolma, a family of stuffed dishes that has become beloved around the globe. From grape leaves tightly wrapped around fragrant rice to vegetables artfully filled with minced meat and herbs, dolma’s journey through...

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A new cultural feature explores how Nordic residential design has shaped modern architecture and global interior trends. Highlighting eight iconic homes from across the Nordic region, the story reflects a design philosophy rooted in simplicity, harmony and connection with nature — a style that has influenced how people live, work and enjoy domestic spaces around the world. The...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online One of the most enduring mysteries in sports and crime history continues to fascinate and outrage fans around the world — the kidnapping of the champion racehorse Shergar in 1983 — more than four decades after the prized stallion disappeared without a trace. What started as a brazen theft from an Irish stud farm quickly evolved into a...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Communities across the globe are ushering in the Lunar New Year 2026, marking the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse with vibrant festivities, cultural traditions, and family gatherings. From the bustling streets of Beijing to the neon-lit avenues of Bangkok, the holiday is celebrated with a mix of ancient rituals and modern celebrations that reflect both...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Millions of people across Asia and around the world have welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse, celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year with colourful festivals, traditional rituals, and public gatherings from Beijing to Bangkok. The event, steeped in centuries of cultural heritage, draws participants of all ages who come together to mark a new beginning,...

Published: 17 February 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In the rugged Sudanese heartland stands one of the most evocative relics of British imperial history — the palace where General Charles George Gordon made his legendary Last Stand in Khartoum in 1885. But now this once-symbolic edifice, steeped in dramatic history and colonial memory, is on the verge of collapse. An urgent battle has begun to save...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A quiet but unmistakable cultural shift is unfolding across global social media platforms, university campuses and urban creative circles. A phrase once used half-ironically by young vloggers — “Is this a very Chinese time in your life?” — has evolved into a broader online trend that is reshaping how China projects influence beyond its borders. What began as...