Archive for the ‘Culture’ category

Saffron Winds blows ethical gifts this way for Christmas

November 12th, 2010

UK based ethical retailer to put smiles on Southeast Asian faces in December.

UK based ethical retailer Saffron Winds is to put a smile on more than just British faces this Christmas. Saffron Winds, which sells only ethical gifts sourced from properly paid and subsidised trades people in Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, is promoting a range of gorgeous handbags, scarves and home ware that should bring delighted smiles all around the UK on Christmas day and in the co operative work houses and worker’s charities in Southeast Asia that the site supports. » Read more: Saffron Winds blows ethical gifts this way for Christmas

Center for entrepreneurship enterprise park launches new website

October 20th, 2010

Iceland’s center for entrepreneurship and enterprise park, Asbru has recently launched its new updated website. The website now has developed its usability for Asbru’s potential customers, allowing them to find the services they need more efficiently.

The Asbru Enterprise Park was formed at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) abandoned its military base in Keflavik, Iceland in 2006; with this departure, over 900 local people were left unemployed. However, the community looked at the possible opportunities with the space and consequently established the park. » Read more: Center for entrepreneurship enterprise park launches new website

Robyn concert op het Iceland Airwaves festival is bevestigd

October 11th, 2010

De Zweedse synthipop prinses, Robyn, heeft bevestigd dat ze zal optreden op het aanstaande Iceland Airwaves festival, dat plaatsvindt van 13 tot 17 oktober. Optredens vinden plaats op verschillende plaatsen in het centrum van Reykjavik; de hoofdstad van IJsland.

Robyn is een van de vele internationale artiesten die zullen optreden tijdens het vijfdaagse evenement. De editie van 2010 zal de grootste ooit zijn sinds het ontstaan van Iceland Airwaves, met 250 bands waarvan liefst 180 van IJslandse bodem.

» Read more: Robyn concert op het Iceland Airwaves festival is bevestigd

Oslo 2010 marathon event in Norway marks 2500 years of the marathon

September 24th, 2010

(Original source – WebWire 24.09.2010)

Norway’s answer to the New York marathon, the Fokus Bank Oslo Marathon 2010 is set to mark the 2500-year anniversary of the long-distance running event tomorrow. Fokus Bank Oslo Marathon organizers, The Vidar Sports Club, expects close to 16,000 people to participate during this weekend’s proceedings.

This event, marking the fabled run of Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger who allegedly ran from the Battle of Marathon to Athens in 490 BC, will set its stamp on the Norwegian capital over these two days. The event’s starting and finishing lines are located at Akershus Castle in the city center, and if the forecasts for participation stand correct, this event will set a new record for a street race in Oslo; the previous record, set in 1994 at 14,192 runners.

» Read more: Oslo 2010 marathon event in Norway marks 2500 years of the marathon

Fokus Bank Oslo Marathon receives record registrations from 71 nations

September 24th, 2010

(Original Source: eNewsWire – 24.09.2010)

Vidar Sports Club, the organiser of Fokus Bank Oslo Marathon, has received a record number of registration for this weekend’s event. Vidar expects close to 16,000 people from 71 different nations to run one of the distances covered; marathon (42,195 metres), half marathon (21,097 metres), 10 kilometres and three kilometres. If the forecasts for participation hold good, this event will set a new record for a street race in Oslo. The previous record is 14,192 runners set in 1994.

Fokus Bank Oslo Marathon, held on the last weekend in September annually, is Norway’s largest street marathon. First staged in 1981, the race attracted a record 14 000 runners in 1994, but interest in jogging declined around 2000 and it was not staged in 2002-03. Due to this, in 2004 the organisation of the event was taken over by the Vidar Sports Club and now in its 28th edition is going to be bigger than ever. » Read more: Fokus Bank Oslo Marathon receives record registrations from 71 nations

La Torre de la Paz Imagine, dedicada a John Lennon, erigida en la isla de Videy, se iluminará de nuevo

September 22nd, 2010

Yoko Ono visitará el mes que viene Islandia para el encendido anual de la Torre de la Paz Imagine en la isla de Videy. La Torre de la Paz es una obra de arte que Yoko Ono dedicó a la memoria de su difunto marido John Lennon, así como un faro para la paz mundial.

La isla de Videy está situada en la Bahía de Kollafjordur, cerca de Reikiavik, la capital de Islandia. La torre es un enorme rayo de luz proyectado desde un monumento de piedra blanca con forma de pozo de los deseos que tiene grabadas las palabras “Imagina la Paz” en 24 idiomas diferentes.

» Read more: La Torre de la Paz Imagine, dedicada a John Lennon, erigida en la isla de Videy, se iluminará de nuevo

“Manfred Baumann – Photography”

September 10th, 2010

An exhibition of photographic works by Manfred Baumann shown at London’s Air Gallery, 32 Dover Street London W1S 4NE:

Exhibition runs from: Mon 11th of Oct Sat 16th of Oct 2010
Gallery Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm
Sat: 10.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Last day of Exhibition: Sat 16th Oct: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

“Manfred Baumann Photography” – Manfred Baumann was born 1968 in Vienna, Austria. He discovered his passion for photography in his childhood. At the age of 21 he decided to become a professional photographer. His grandfather, who was a reporter during the 2nd World War, was his biggest inspiration. He supported him and donated him his first camera, a PRAKTIKA. » Read more: “Manfred Baumann – Photography”

CHINA’S 1.3 BILLION POPULATION VOTING FOR THE New7Wonders of Nature N7W President’s Expo 2010 Shanghai visit popular with Chinese media & public

July 29th, 2010

Zurich/Switzerland, July 26, 2010—The visionary Swiss-Canadian behind the global New7Wonders campaigns, Bernard Weber, visited Official New7Wonders of Nature Finalist national pavilions in Shanghai over the past 10 days. An elite 28 Finalists remain in the last stage of the 1-billion-vote race. Many pavilions at the Expo 2010 Shanghai are integrated in the New7Wonders campaign, featuring voting booths and information for visitors. Visit the news section of www.n7w.com for more on the Expo 2010 events.

Expo 2010 Shanghai & New7Wonders: world-leading initiatives, world record breakers Since the Expo 2010 Shanghai is expected to be the biggest ever, with over 70 million visitors, it is befitting that leading pavilions hosted the man behind the record-breaking, global New7Wonders elections. This is the second World Expo with a New7Wonders presence—at the Expo 2005 Aichi, the campaign to elect the man-made Official New 7 Wonders of the World was an official part of the Switzerland Pavilion (the New7Wonders Foundation is based in Zurich). » Read more: CHINA’S 1.3 BILLION POPULATION VOTING FOR THE New7Wonders of Nature N7W President’s Expo 2010 Shanghai visit popular with Chinese media & public

ukchataway – The UK’s Community Website

July 26th, 2010

Ukchataway.co.uk is a new UK Community Forum covering every county throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The website has many functions which include a Forum where registered members can discuss a wide range of topics.

Every registered users can also create their own community connecting with others users across the UK and making new friends with similar interests. Additionally registered users can play any of the 10,000 games available and have the use of a photo gallery. » Read more: ukchataway – The UK’s Community Website

Reykjavik International Film Festival in Iceland prepares for 2010 event

June 28th, 2010

Iceland Film Festival, RIFFThe Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) is making preparations for its 7th consecutive year of showcasing independent films in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik.

The festival, taking place this year between September 23rd and October 3rd, has become one of Iceland’s most popular cultural events, offering both Icelandic and international film enthusiasts a wide selection of alternative and independent cinema. » Read more: Reykjavik International Film Festival in Iceland prepares for 2010 event