culture

Lunar New Year 2026 begins as Year of the Fire Horse returns

Cities around the world are marking the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse as Lunar New Year 2026 officially begins today, January 28, with festivities spanning from Southeast Asia to Europe and North America over the coming weeks.

Sweden’s cultural budget hits 26-year low despite increase

Sweden's cultural sector has reached a critical juncture as the government allocates 9.6 billion kronor to culture in its 2026 budget - the smallest share of total government spending in 26 years despite a nominal increase from the previous year's…

Trump orders sweeping review of Smithsonian museums

The Trump administration announced a comprehensive review of eight major Smithsonian museums on Tuesday to ensure their exhibitions align with the president's directive to "celebrate American exceptionalism" and remove what the White House termed "divisive or partisan narratives." The sweeping…