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- Entertainment
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Celebrate Hong Kong's intangible heritage at this festival in Tai Kwun
Over 300 intangible cultural heritage artworks created by the educators and students of the Hong Kong Art School and Lingnan University will be featured at this special exhibition, along with interactive activities, to highlight the contemporary expression of the traditions, arts, rituals, and crafts that make Hong Kong unique. There are plenty of traditional techniques still being practised today, such as cheongsam tailoring, soy sauce making, and even the famous Fire Dragon Dance, but this festival provides a look at how these traditions are also being reimagined and passed down in creative ways. This year's programme highlights the art of flower board crafting, with craftsman Choi Wing-kei and contemporary artist Lau Ming-hang, along with five students, taking on the challenge of co-creating a large-scale flower board installation. These signboards are typically used in celebrations such as deities' birthdays or the Hungry Ghost Festival, as well as the inauguration of projects like new buildings or businesses. Measuring approximately six metres in height and width, the ICH+ Festival's piece is a nod to the visual impact of traditional flower boards and also the intergenerational transmission of skills that has long been found in the teacher-disciple model of Hong Kong's traditional crafts. Some students will also be exhibiting their works on Guangcai making – the art of handpainting white porcelain with overglaze decorations – each showing distinctive elements of Hong Kong culture. Keep an eye out for iconic subjects like the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, the Haw Par Mansion, and a traditional 'fishes and aquatics' motif. Aside from these two featured techniques, there will also be works related to other intangible cultural heritage such as Hong Kong cheongsam making, seal carving, Shiwan pottery making, dough figurine crafting, steamer making, blown sugar techniques, and many more. The art fair, game booths, workshops, and expert sharing sessions that accompany the exhibition will let visitors gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the treasured history that this city's culture is built on. The ICH+ Festival starts from June 21, with the art fair and game booths available until June 22, while the workshops run until July 5. For the full programme and schedule, visit the official website.
NDTV
09-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
World's Largest Container Ship Docks At Vizhinjam Seaport: What We Know
New Delhi: The MSC IRINA, officially recognised as the world's largest container ship by capacity, docked at the newly inaugurated Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. This was the vessel's first-ever visit to a South Asian port, showing the port's ability to handle Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). All About The MSC IRINA MSC IRINA was launched in March 2023. It began its maiden voyage in April of that year. MSC IRINA is officially the world's largest container ship by capacity, measured in TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). It is operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world's leading shipping lines. MSC IRINA has a total capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it the largest container ship in the world. It surpassed the previous record-holder, OOCL Spain, by 150 TEUs. The ship measures 399.9 metres in length and 61.3 metres in width. Its length is approximately four times that of a FIFA-designated football field. The ship is designed to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, providing unmatched vertical capacity. MSC IRINA is specifically built to transport large volumes of containers between Asia and Europe. It is designed to improve logistics efficiency and support international trade routes. The ship plays a crucial role in connecting major manufacturing hubs in Asia with consumer markets in Europe. The vessel is equipped with energy-saving technologies to reduce fuel usage and emissions. These features help achieve a carbon emission reduction of up to 4 per cent, encouraging eco-friendly shipping practices in the maritime industry. Vizhinjam International Seaport, located near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, is India's first deep-water, all-weather transhipment port, formally inaugurated on May 2 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model and jointly operated by Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) and Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd (AVPPL). Built on the landlord port model, VISL is responsible for providing the core infrastructure, while terminal operations and cargo handling are managed by private concessionaires like Adani.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
World's largest container ship MSC Irina docks at Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala
The world's largest container ship MSC IRINA made a historic debut at Vizhinjam international seaport on Monday (June 9, 2025). The vessel, which was on its maiden visit to a South Asian port, docked at the port in the morning, highlighting Vizhinjam's capabilities in handling ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). The MSC IRINA, billed as the world's largest container ship by TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) capacity, will be berthed at the port till Tuesday, according to port authorities. This monumental arrival of the ship also marked a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC Irina boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximately four times longer than a standard FIFA-designated football field. The port has recently welcomed other Icon-class vessels, including MSC Türkiye and MSC Michel Cappellini, further establishing its reputation as a key hub in maritime trade. The MSC Irina was launched in March 2023 and embarked on its maiden voyage in April of the same year. The ship that sails under the Liberian flag, is engineered to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, offering unparalleled capacity in container stacking. Notably, the MSC Irina surpasses its predecessor, OOCL Spain, by a margin of 150 TEUs. In alignment with contemporary environmental standards, the vessel is equipped with energy-saving features that contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions by up to 4%, significantly lowering its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. The Vizhinjam port has so far facilitated the berthing of 349 ships handling 7.33 lakh containers since the port began operations on a trial basis in July, 2024 and subsequently commercial operation in December.
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
World's largest container ship MSC IRINA arrives at Vizhinjam International Seaport
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 9 (ANI): The world's largest container ship, MSC IRINA, on Monday arrived at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The berthing process for the vessel has begun at the port. MSC IRINA is recognised as the world's largest container vessel by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity. Vizhinjam International Seaport, which is managed by the Adani Group, was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The arrival of MSC IRINA marks a significant milestone for the newly opened port. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximately four times longer than a standard FIFA-designated football field. Explicitly designed to facilitate the transportation of large volumes of containers between Asia and Europe, the MSC IRINA is pivotal in enhancing trade routes and logistics efficiency. This vessel will be visiting a South Asian port, highlighting Vizhinjam's capabilities in handling Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). The port has recently welcomed other Icon-class vessels, including MSC Turkiye and MSC Michel Cappellini, further establishing its reputation as a key hub in maritime trade. The MSC IRINA was launched in March 2023 and embarked on its maiden voyage in April of the same year. It sails under the Liberian flag and is engineered to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, offering unparalleled capacity in container stacking. Notably, the MSC IRINA surpasses its predecessor, OOCL Spain, by a margin of 150 TEUs. In alignment with contemporary environmental standards, the vessel is equipped with energy-saving features that contribute to reducing carbon emissions by up to 4 per cent, significantly lowering its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. The docking of the MSC IRINA at Vizhinjam International Seaport not only highlights the port's strategic importance in global shipping but also represents a leap forward in sustainable maritime practices, setting a benchmark for future developments in the industry. (ANI)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
HYDRAA begins demolition drive to clear Rasoolpura nala bottlenecks
Hyderabad: In a decisive move to address long-standing flooding woes, HYDRAA on Friday began demolishing illegal commercial structures that had severely choked the Rasoolpura (Patny) nala, reducing its width from the planned 70 feet to just 15–18 feet along a 150-metre stretch near Patny Centre. This stretch had become a major bottleneck for floodwaters flowing in from the Hasmathpet and Picket nalas, which together run over 23 km through Secunderabad's densely populated upstream colonies. The obstruction has long aggravated flooding in neighbourhoods like Paigah Colony, Patny Compound, Viman Nagar, BHEL Colony, and Indiramma Nagar. Following repeated petitions from residents, HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the site on Thursday, accompanied by Secunderabad Cantonment Board CEO Madhukar Naik and officials from the GHMC, irrigation, and revenue departments. Locals presented mobile phone images showing that over 55–60 feet of the nala had been encroached. "Even a 5 cm rain shower submerges our lanes," said a long-time resident of Patny Colony. On Friday morning, demolition teams began razing the illegal constructions while traffic police managed vehicular flow at the busy junction. Commissioner Ranganath assured residents that the cleared stretch would be secured with a retaining RCC wall to prevent future encroachments. Desilting operations will also be undertaken to improve the drain's carrying capacity. "We are strictly enforcing high court and Supreme Court orders—there will be no more delay tactics," Ranganath said. Cantonment authorities added that any action against low-income dwellings would be considered only as a last resort, with compensation sought wherever demolition becomes unavoidable. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
