AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEurovision Asia: The Philippines’ Carmelle, 19, won the inaugural Bangkok contest with “Sobra-Sobra,” a pop-rap tribute to strong Filipinas. Thailand placed second and Vietnam third among 11 entrants. Cultural Exchange: Zoo Atlanta cancelled its annual lantern festival after Chinese partner Hanart Culture could not bring its artisans to the US; the zoo said it couldn’t find a way to stage the event to its usual standard. Filipino Theatre: Auditions are open for “Kailangan Kita,” an Ogie Alcasid musical set to debut in May 2027, with roles spanning contemporary Manila. Asian American Art: A new Vincent Price Art Museum exhibition brings together more than 50 works by Asian American artists, exploring California’s artistic networks amid anti-Asian discrimination. Manga Industry: A report finds US manga translators typically earn about $1,000 per book, raising concerns about the working conditions behind the global boom in Japanese comics. Shared Heritage: India approved a weekly train linking Nepal’s Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya, making travel between two sites central to the Ramayana tradition easier for pilgrims and visitors.
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