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Laura Ansaldi: The Best Year of Her Opera Career
A Soprano’s Mission to Make Opera Accessible and Inspiring for All “Opera is deeply moving and beautiful. My dream is to bring it closer to everyone, …
10 Questions to Yadolah Dodge: Artistic Director of the Iranian Film Festival Zurich
Insights on Curating the 10th Anniversary Edition As the Iranian Film Festival Zurich (IFFZ) marks its 10th anniversary from September 11 to 19, 2024, we spoke …
Lara Wolf: From Screen to Jury Panel at the 10th Iranian Film Festival
The Swiss-Iranian actress shares her experience judging films and embracing cultural connections at Zurich’s prestigious event We had the chance to …
Bridging Nations: A Project with a Soul
Transforming Lives and Fostering Unity Through Art and Inclusion How can art empower individuals and create a sense of unity across diverse communities? …
Climbing Mount Sinai (Egypt): a hike of a lifetime – part 2
(Part II) It is with a smiling face that we found our bedouin guide resting at the café, where we had left him in the middle of night. Pilgrims going down …
The dark side of Chillon’s castle
A closer look at the history of the castle reveals a sad fate for its prisoners, either killed or left for years chained to pillars in the undergrounds. …
Climbing Mount Sinai: a hike of a lifetime (Egypt) – part 1
1:20 a.m.: as the door of our private tour bus opened up, I felt a strong wind blowing in my face. Sand gravel blew quickly toward me and I had to look down to …
Discovering the Secrets of Vermeer’s Art: An Enchanting Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum
Johannes Vermeer is a revered artist of the Dutch Golden Age, celebrated for his masterful use of light and colour to capture everyday life in his paintings. …
The Beauty of Winter Tulips: How Greenhouses Bring Colour to the Cold Months
Tulips are one of the most popular flowers in the world, renowned for their bright colors and delicate beauty. They are a staple of gardens, parks, and flower …
Guide to help you prepare your stay in Egypt
Tipping When to go Vocabulary How to select your hotel pools, food, what you love doing Baustelle? Best prices Bring forms with you of what you paid for Know …