Sutro Baths, a historic landmark that once housed the world's largest indoor swimming pool complex, continues to captivate locals and tourists alike with its fascinating history and stunning ocean views. Built in 1896 by former San Francisco Mayor Adolph Sutro, the baths were a grand attraction that welcomed visitors from all over the world. The complex was an engineering marvel, featuring six saltwater pools, a massive glass dome, and seating for thousands of spectators. Over the years, the baths underwent several changes in ownership and purpose. In the 1960s, the complex fell into disrepair and was eventually destroyed by a fire in 1966. Today, all that remains of the once-mighty complex are the concrete ruins that stand as a testament…

After two years of renovations, the iconic San Francisco City Hall has finally reopened its doors to the public since June 2021. The $550 million project aimed to restore the building's historical elements while modernizing it to meet the needs of the 21st century. The project involved the restoration of the City Hall's iconic dome, which now boasts a new lighting system that can change colors to mark special events and holidays. The dome's intricate murals have also been restored to their original glory, along with the building's grand staircase and its historic furnishings. In addition to the restoration work, the renovation project included upgrades to the building's infrastructure, including a new heating and cooling system, plumbing,…

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. The bridge, which spans the Golden Gate Strait and connects San Francisco to Marin County, has been an engineering marvel since its completion in 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge has become a symbol of San Francisco and a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year. The bridge is not only a major transportation hub but also a piece of art, with its striking orange color and unique design. Despite its popularity and iconic status, the Golden Gate Bridge has also faced many challenges over the years. The bridge is constantly exposed to harsh weather conditions, including strong winds and fog, which require constant maintenance and…

San Francisco's Japantown is a vibrant and historic neighborhood, with a rich cultural heritage that draws visitors from all over the world. From its beautiful gardens and unique shops to its delicious food and lively festivals, Japantown is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring the city's diverse and fascinating culture. Located just a few blocks from Union Square, Japantown is a bustling enclave that has been a hub of Japanese-American life in San Francisco for over a century. Today, the neighborhood is home to a diverse array of businesses, including restaurants, specialty stores, and cultural centers. One of the most popular destinations in Japantown is the Peace Plaza, a beautiful public space that serves as the…

Ghirardelli Square, located in San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, is a historic landmark that has been delighting locals and tourists alike for over 50 years. Originally built in 1893 as the headquarters of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, the square has undergone numerous renovations and changes over the years, but has remained a beloved destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Today, Ghirardelli Square is a bustling hub of activity, with over 30 unique shops, restaurants, and attractions. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of dining options, from classic seafood dishes to international cuisine and gourmet chocolate treats. The square is also home to a number of specialty boutiques, including artisanal gift…

The City of Long Beach, California hosted a Mardi Gras celebration inviting citizens far and wide to join in on the parade, which included a short walk through downtown Long Beach with attractions along the way. The event included bead throwing, live music, dancing and a ton of laughs for everyone who decided to attend.

The streets of San Francisco's Chinatown were alive with excitement as the annual Lion Dance Show took place on Saturday. The show, which is a traditional Chinese New Year celebration, featured dozens of performers dressed in colorful lion costumes. The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association organized the event. This local community group works to preserve and promote Chinese culture in San Francisco. The Lion Dance Show has been a staple of the Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco for over 100 years, and this year's event was no exception. The show began with a parade through the streets of Chinatown, with the lion dancers leading the way. The performers, who were accompanied by traditional Chinese music, danced and twirled…

The San Francisco Railway Museum is a museum that is dedicated to the history of the city's iconic cable cars, streetcars, and electric trolleys. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the city's public transportation history and to see some of the original cable cars and streetcars that were used over a century ago. The San Francisco Railway Museum features an impressive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase the evolution of public transportation in the city. The exhibits cover the entire history of San Francisco's transit system, from the earliest days of horse-drawn streetcars to the present-day cable cars still in operation.

At the call of several teachers' union organizations, teachers and parents of students from the schools of Castellane Saint-André (16th) and François-Moisson (2nd) demonstrate in front of the departmental directorate of education services (DSDEN) against the probable closure of classes at the start of the next school year.

London’s Irish community celebrated St Patrick's Day Festival with a parade in Central London, with performance by marching bands, sports clubs and Irish dancing schools. More than 50,000 people were expected to participate in the party and to admire Irish dancing, food and music.

Thousands of people demonstrated on the streets of Marseille on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day.

The Alfred Merlin arrives in Marseille, France

For decades, commuters have relied on jeepney, a vibrant and iconic method of transportation in the Philippines. It is regarded as an iconic representation of Philippine transportation and has evolved into a national symbol. The first Jeepneys were converted American military jeeps that had been abandoned in the Philippines following World War II into unique public transit vehicles that could accomodate up to 20 passengers. On it's decade run, the government is pushing a modernization initiative to replace outdated jeepneys with newer versions that adhere to tighter safety and emissions standards. Jeepney drivers and operators disagree with this decision, citing the ailing cost of modernizing the vehicle. In comparison to traditional jeepneys,…

The Melbourne Fashion Festival Power Runway celebrates the power of design with a standout lineup of exceptional talent, including Carla Zampatti, Michael Lo Sordo, Jason Grech, Martin Grant, Oroton, Rachel Gilbert, ASIYAM, and Mastani. As models grace the runway in assertive pieces that break through boundaries, the crowd is captivated by the understated elegance and razor-sharp sophistication of investment-worthy designs that endure beyond just one occasion. This show reflects the designers' ability to dress for impact every day and in every way, honoring icons of Australian style on International Women's Day.

Millions of people around the world celebrate the annual Holi Hangámá Festival, also known as the Festival of Colours, which means the celebration of the arrival of Spring, a new beginning, and the triumph of the divine and the good. In The Hague, where the largest Indian population in Europe can be found, a big celebration took place in the multicultural Transvaal neighborhood, where participants throw brightly colored powder on themselves and at each other. The colors of Holi also symbolize the strength of the inclusive society in The Hague.

Australian designers take centre stage at the Melbourne Fashion Festival's first show, Utopia. The Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton will be the venue for this all-Australian lineup featuring designers such as Aje, Nevenka, Acler, Van Der Kooij, Ginger & Smart, Leo Lin, and Maara Collective. These designers will showcase their unique styles and cutting-edge fashion to the world. The Melbourne Fashion Festival offers a platform for emerging and established designers to make connections, collaborate and promote the Australian fashion industry to global markets. With runway shows, exhibitions, workshops, and industry seminars, the festival promises a diverse cultural experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Buddhists carry candles while circling a large Buddha statue during Makha Bucha Day at a temple in Nakhon Pathom province on the outskirts of Bangkok. Makha Bucha Day honours Buddha and his teachings, and falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month.

In the weekend leading up to International Women's Day, 'Feminist March', an intersectional organization organized for the first time, not a Women's march, but a Feminist march. The organization is calling for an even more inclusive movement because not only women are the victims of patriarchy. Thousands of people gathered at the Dam Square in the city center to make a collective sound heard.

A group of young people and students gathered in the center of The Hague, to carry out a read-in action, to keep demanding better climate policy and to stop the destruction of the lands of MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas). The action consists in sitting on the floor and pretends reading a book about the climate, under one of the billboards, announcing the next Dutch municipal elections. The climate young organization #FridaysForFuture created by Greta Thunberg organized this action in the Dutch city.

Vila Boa de Ousilhao is a small village lost in the Tras-os-Montes mountains (in northern Portugal) that keeps the old tradition of celebrating the carnival (Entrudo). Revellers wear devil masks made of wood and roam the village in search of fun.

In the village of Navalosa, men and women take to the streets dressed in striped blankets traditional to the region and masks covered in animal hair. Much of the disguise includes bones, horns and skulls, in a ritual of Celtic origin that chronology does not know for sure when it started. These figures, half man, half beast, are the Cucurrumachos of Navalosa.

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor comes to Kolkata for a promotion event of his upcoming film 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar'. The film is going to be released on 8th of March, 2023 during Holi festival.

The Indonesia Fashion Week event, which will be held on 22-26 February 2023, carries the theme "Sagara from the East".

Carnival celebration in Alsasua 2023, ancestral and rural carnival. Momotxorros as a typical character of the act.

The Navarrese ancestral carnival is a ritual related to purification and fertility, killing the old and giving life to the new.

Orange Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, France.

The "zaku-zaharrak" are typical characters of the Lesaka carnival, stuffed into sacks full of straw with their faces covered by scarves, who carry inflated bladders to hit the people who walk the streets of the town at sunset.

Lanz Carnival, a festival classified as a Festival of Tourist Interest in Navarra, Miel Otxin, Ziripot, Zaldiko and Txatxos are the characters that come together at this carnival held in a small town in the north of Navarra, Spain.

After three years of forced break because of the Corona pandemic, the Leipzig carnival parade took place again on Shrove Sunday. Shrovetide carnivals take place this week throughout Germany.

This Is Icon Awards part of London Fashion Week held a celebrity awards gala on the 17th February at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms London in Aid of charity Prost8

The Toulon - Toulouse rugby match, for the Top 14, is played at the Stade Orange Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday February 18, 2023 at 9:05 p.m.

Hindu Devotees from Nepal and India come to this temple to take part in the Shivaratri festival which is one of the biggest Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated by devotees all over the world.

The subject draws inspiration from the myth of Icarus, a metaphor for a society intent on following a path that pays little attention to the precarious fate of the climate and the environment, leading it to self-destruction.

Hindu Devotees from Nepal and India come to this temple to take part in the Shivaratri festival which is one of the biggest Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated by devotees all over the world.

The last day of the Hope festival Music performance was held at Army Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.As part of Brac's 50th-anniversary celebration, the three-day long BRAC Hope Festival started on Thursday at Bangladesh Army Stadium

Daily life ahead Valentine's day in Kolkata, India

National Book Fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

This exhibition displays 30 selected comics from the contributors of Dagingtumbuh Vol.20. The title "Melawan Rempah-Rempah" is a depiction of the spirit to bounce back from the condition of COVID-19. The spirit does not give up on circumstances, recovers and rises, both as a human being and a human being who creates.

The Cap Go Meh Festival is held simultaneously in various region of Indonesia, including the city of Kendari. The Festival, which is held two weeks after the Chinese new year, is closing series of Chinese New Year celebrations.

The South West's No.1 Anime Con is held at Mercure Grand Hotel from 4th to 5th February. Participants can play video games, watch stage performances and shop from the Japanese Exhibitors.

The month-long festival, dedicated to God Madhavnarayan and Goddess Swasthani, involves the recitation of folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them in many Hindu households.

The Cap Go Meh celebration in Bekasi, West Java on February 5 2023. was enlivened by a traveling parade along with Chinese New Year attributes. The Cap Go Meh celebration is held every 15th of the first month of the Chinese calendar or 2 weeks after the Chinese New Year.

The French three-masted sailing ship Belem arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille. The last French tall ship has been chosen to transport the Olympic flame from Athens to Marseille in the spring of 2024, as part of the next Olympic Games in France.

Masopust celebration is organized between Christmas and lent-term. In the traditional meaning Masopust means abandonment of meat. Carnival is organized to celebrate the time period, when eating of meat is allowed between two lent periods.

Due to the Bangkok design week 2023, Chinese opera take places in Bangkok's Chinatown with the additional event to connect Thai teenagers to the old community.

The "Bangkok Design Week 2023", held from February 04 to 12, following this year’s theme of “Urban-Nice-Zation” is the most significant design festival in Southeast Asia, with more than 400 design and creativity programs from more than 2,000 participants with over 400,000 Thai and international visitors each year, it also promotes Bangkok's designation as a UNESCO Creative City Network Bangkok City of Design.

Chinese Indonesian children washes his mother's feet ahead of the Cap Go Meh festival, marking the end of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at Dhanagun temple in Bogor, West Java province, Indonesia, January 29, 2023. Chinese Indonesians have begun teaching children to wash their mother's feet to express their gratitude. ''Washing parents'' feet has been a Chinese tradition for thousands of years. People should respect diversity in the way others celebrate (the Mother's Day holiday). This event becomes a symbol to remind children about all the good deeds and sacrifices of their mothers for the rest of their lives, until they become adults, maybe even until their mother leaves this world.

Basantapanchami, or Saraswati Puja, is a day for students to worship Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning. Young children are also given their first reading and writing lesson on this day.

The month-long festival, dedicated to God Madhavnarayan and Goddess Swasthani, involves the recitation of folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them in many Hindu households.

After two year absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese-Filipinos community, The pure Filipinos in the country as well as foreigners touring the country can now both enjoy the festivities of the Lunar New year here in Binondo or Manila's Chinatown in the Philippines.