Jour : 27 décembre 2024

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Vadakara (Kerala) [India], December 27: The Sargaalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival (SIACF) 2024-25, set against the stunning backdrop of rolling hills and the Arabian Sea, has emerged as India’s largest celebration of global artistry and gastronomy.
This landmark event, running from December 20 to January 6, brings together over 200 master artisans from 15+ countries, transforming the picturesque Malabar Coast into an international hub of cultural exchange.

The festival’s Tourism Talk Series has become a pivotal platform for shaping the region’s future, with celebrities, political and industry leaders engaging in meaningful discussions about establishing Malabar as a global tourism destination. These dialogues, coupled with the festival’s impressive showcase of international talent, underscore SIACF’s role in cultural diplomacy and regional development.
At the heart of the festival lies an extraordinary culinary experience, with over 20 specialized food stalls creating a vibrant tapestry of Kerala Flavors. Visitors can embark on a gastronomic journey from authentic Kerala meals to Malabar specialties. The festival’s artistic core features award-winning international artisans including Bulgarian textile master Madlena Petrova’s gold-thread creations, Lebanese metalwork artist Fathima Torttoussi’s intricate jewellery, and Iranian designer Fathimeh Alipour Yousefi’s contemporary pieces. The Arabic Calligraphy Theme Village, showcasing AYAT’s century-lasting titanium masterpieces, stands as a testament to the fusion of traditional Islamic art with modern innovation.

As dusk falls, the Floating Barge Stage comes alive with cultural performances against the backdrop of Sargaalaya’s serene lake. The festival’s entertainment lineup includes tomorrow’s Christmas Special by Sooraj Santhosh, followed by Anitha Shaiq’s Sufi night, Thekkinkadu Band’s fusion concert, and a grand New Year’s Eve celebration with 11 – The Band.
Families can explore the 400-foot underwater tunnel aquarium, enjoy boating activities, and participate in craft workshops led by master artisans. Themed villages dedicated to handloom, bamboo, and Theyyam offer immersive experiences into traditional craftsmanship, while the Global Artisans Pavilion presents rare handcrafted treasures from Russia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Mexico, and beyond.
The festival grounds, nestled in the enchanting landscape of Sargaalaya Arts & Crafts Village, showcase daily demonstrations of terracotta pottery, bamboo crafts, mural painting, and coir product making. This living museum of crafts offers visitors unprecedented access to centuries-old techniques and contemporary innovations.
SIACF 2024-25, managed by ULCCS Ltd. and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, runs daily from 10 AM to 10 PM. Whether seeking artistic inspiration, culinary adventures, or cultural enrichment, the festival promises an unforgettable journey through global traditions and local heritage.
The festival is made possible through the generous support of its key sponsors and partners. NABARD, as the principal sponsor, plays a vital role in empowering the handloom sector, ensuring the livelihood of artisans and weavers. Complementing NABARD’s efforts, Kerala Tourism and Incredible India add a cultural and tourism dimension to the event, showcasing Kerala’s rich heritage on a national platform. The Development Commissioner of Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, extends its unwavering support to preserve and promote India’s exquisite handloom crafts. ULCCS, renowned for its commitment to community development and cooperative values, further amplifies the festival’s outreach and success.
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Rabbi Benjamin Elton
We tend to think of Hanukkah as the celebration of a great victory — a victory by the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek empire, ruled by the Seleucids. We tell the story that the Jews defeated their enemies and recaptured the Temple, where the miracle of the oil took place. And that, we often assume, is the end of the story. The Seleucids retreated and an independent Jewish kingdom was re-established. Except, that is not what happened.
Here is the real story. The crackdown on Jewish observance began in 168 BCE, the next year the Maccabean Revolt began and, by 164, they had reconquered Jerusalem and purified the Temple. That is the event that Hanukkah celebrates, but the war was far from over.
Although the Syrian Greeks lifted the ban on Jewish practice, they were still in charge of the land of Israel. The Maccabees had to fight on. There was progress but also setbacks. There were complex negotiations with the Seleucids involving partial autonomy; there were alliances with Rome; and, eventually, complete autonomy was established by 139 BCE, some quarter of a century after the events that Hanukkah commemorates. To paraphrase Winston Churchill: Hanukkah was not the end, it was not even the beginning of the end — it was, perhaps, the end of the beginning.
What is the significance of celebrating an event, even a miracle, that took place not at the end but in the middle of a campaign? What is its relevance for our day?
^{Families of the hostages and their supporters participate in a Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony on the first night of Hanukkah, where one candle was lit for each person still being held hostage, outside The Museum of Art on 7 December 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)}
Many of us feel we are in the middle of a long and painful process, we hope not as long as the Maccabean Revolt, but certainly much longer than we would wish. It is now 448 days since the events of 7 October 2023, which means 448 days of captivity of the hostages and 448 days into the increase in antisemitism in Australia and around the world. Although we should also place that in context. I heard a Jewish comedian say, “There’s been a recent uptick in antisemitism, the last 3,000 years”.
Occasionally we hear about negotiations that might lead to a hostage release and a ceasefire in Gaza, and then they go quiet again. We have also experienced encouragement and disappointment in the local fight against antisemitism, as state and national leaders offer their solidarity and support — and then another outrage occurs and we feel let down. We are very much in the middle, so is it appropriate to celebrate?
Hanukkah teaches us that, even at this stage, celebration is not only appropriate but essential. In fact, Hanukkah is just the last survivor of a large number of minor festivals established from the Maccabean period until the destruction of the Second Temple, exactly the time when the Jewish state was fighting for its existence, suffering defeats as well as celebrating victories, and when there was a constant struggle without an established and secure peace.
35 such days were established to celebrate the moments of light amid the gloom. The miracles and wonders of the Exodus when the Israelites left Egypt in triumph only needed one festival — Pesach. It is the more complicated realities of the Maccabean Revolt, and indeed of our time, that call for regular celebration.
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This is something that Rabbi Jonathan Sacks talked about. He told a story that happened to him in 1993, just a couple of years after he became Chief Rabbi. A head teacher of a failing school contacted him to ask for advice. She visited his home and told him a tale of woe. Morale at the school, among students, parents and teachers alike was an all-time low. Due to children being withdrawn from the school and transferred elsewhere by parents, the roll had dropped from 1,000 children to 500. Examination results were poor, and the school was heading towards closure.
Rabbi Sacks takes up the story of his advice to the head teacher:
I said: “I want you to live one word: celebrate.” She turned to me with a sigh: “You don’t understand — we have nothing to celebrate. Everything in the school is going wrong.” “In that case”, I replied, “find something to celebrate. If a single student has done better this week than last week, celebrate. If someone has a birthday, celebrate. If it’s Tuesday, celebrate.” She seemed unconvinced, but promised to give the idea a try.
Eight years later that head teacher wrote again to Rabbi Sacks to tell him what had happened. Examination results at high grades had risen from 8 to 65 per cent. The roll of pupils had risen from 500 to 1,000 again. She said that one word — celebrate — had changed the school and her life.
It is our religious celebrations, and the gratitude to God they express, that give us the strength to carry on. Jewish history is a succession of better times and worse times. The Hasmonean monarchy that followed the Maccabean Revolt was not a simple and wholly happy time. There were civil wars, assassinations and massacres. The alliance with Rome turned into a full Roman occupation which led eventually to the destruction of the Temple. The Hasmonean dynasty itself ended tragically. The last Hasmonean princess threw herself from the roof of the palace rather than be forced to marry Herod. Her final words declared that she was the last of her line, and anyone who came after claiming to be a Hasmonean was a liar.
Nevertheless, the festival of Hanukkah was established and it remains, as a reminder that we celebrate and we thank God even when everything is not perfect, and even though the moment of happiness will pass — because the blessings also endure, and we cannot survive without them.
Dr Benjamin Elton is the Chief Minister and Senior Rabbi of The Great Synagogue in Sydney.
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Is the Bitcoin DCA opportunity over? Here’s what traders are thinking  Cointelegraph
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Bitcoin has crashed today, erasing the gains from the Christmas rally. Here’s how this may have been foreshadowed by social media sentiment.
On Christmas Day, Bitcoin came close to touching the $100,000 mark, but in the past day, the coin has seen a sharp reversal of trend as its price has collapsed toward the $95,000 level.
Like with any other price plunge, there are bound to be several factors contributing to the trend. One of these could potentially be the sentiment shared by traders on social media.
When BTC had rallied yesterday, the analytics firm Santiment had shared a chart that revealed how social media had been reacting to the run. The indicator cited by the analytics firm was the “Social Dominance.”
The Social Dominance keeps track of the percentage of the total social media discussions related to the top 100 cryptocurrencies that a given term or topic occupies.
Santiment has used this metric for gauging sentiment on the major social media platforms by applying Bitcoin and price-target-related terms to it. The price targets in question are $90,000, $100,000, and $110,000.
In the context of the recent rally, investors posting about the $90,000 target would naturally be bearish on BTC. Similarly, the posts containing $100,000 would reflect a neutral sentiment, and those with $110,000 would correspond to bullish optimism.
Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Social Dominance for these terms over the last month:

As is visible in the above graph, the Bitcoin Social Dominance for the $110,000 target spiked during the latest rally, implying the social media users were quite bullish about the run and expected it to continue until a new all-time high (ATH).
Historically, the cryptocurrency’s price has tended to move in a manner opposite to the expectations of the crowd. This probability of a contrary move taking place has also only gone up the more sure the traders have become about a direction.
As such, while some optimism may not prove to be bad for a rally, an excess of hype can make a reversal more likely to take place. From the chart, it’s apparent that the Social Dominance of the level had also spiked twice earlier in the month and on both occasions, BTC had ended up suffering price declines.
Given the past precedence, it’s not surprising to see that the latest price rally also ended up in failure after the traders on social media got overly excited about where the run could lead to.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $96,100, down almost 4% over the last week.

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