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Saudi Arabia to Host K-CON Korean Festival for 2nd Time in October

The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands
The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands
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Saudi Arabia to Host K-CON Korean Festival for 2nd Time in October

The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands
The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands

The Saudi Music Commission has announced that the Kingdom will host the K-CON festival for the second time on October 6-7 at Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh Boulevard City.

The two-day festival will showcase the participation of 14 Korean bands, presenting a global music concert that celebrates a diverse range of Korean cultural creations. In addition to the musical performances, there will be an accompanying exhibition dedicated to Korean culture.

Originating in 2012, the K-CON festival has grown into one of the largest Korean cultural festivals, having been hosted by eight cities on four continents in recent years, attracting a substantial audience of over a million visitors. The festival encompasses various aspects of Korean culture, including music, fashion, cuisine, beverages, and films.

It will also feature an exhibition introducing Saudi and international audiences to Korean culture, as well as a dedicated area for the sale of Korean products.

The decision to host this global event in the Kingdom aligns with an agreement previously established between the Ministry of Culture and the Korean CJ company. It reflects the ministry's commitment to promoting international cultural exchange, in line with its strategic objectives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

The initiative underscores the ministry's efforts to attract leading international festivals and events to the Kingdom while furthering Saudi contributions to arts and culture.

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Ghana Chef Accused of Faking Guinness World Records Award

The Ghanaian chef who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking by an individual - X
The Ghanaian chef who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking by an individual - X
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Ghana Chef Accused of Faking Guinness World Records Award

The Ghanaian chef who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking by an individual - X
The Ghanaian chef who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking by an individual - X

A Ghanaian chef who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking by an individual has been arrested over a dispute with his sponsor.

Ebenezer Smith held a press conference on Tuesday announcing he was the new world-record holder after cooking continuously for 802 hours and 25 minutes - more than a month.

He presented a certificate purportedly from Guinness World Records (GWR) confirmed him as the record holder.

But on Wednesday, a GWR spokesperson told BBC Pidgin the claims were "not true" and added that it was "not our certificate".

In another response to a Ghanaian media outlet, GWR also explained they were not aware of his attempt and that they did not receive an application from him.

The chef was arrested by the police shortly after announcing his purported award, over a dispute with his sponsor, the Amadia Shopping Centre, Spintex, in the capital Accra, where he held his cooking marathon in March.

They accused him of breaching a contractual agreement by not informing them about the new developments regarding the alleged confirmation of the award.

Many Ghanaians have expressed shock and disappointment on social media about the case, which was widely covered when Mr Smith claimed to have broken the record.

The chef, who is still in police custody and has not been charged yet, has not commented on the accusations.

His unsuccessful record attempt earlier this year attracted the support of several local celebrities.