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Circus Maximus in Rome, Italy is a historic Roman stadium used for chariot racing and other entertainment. It was the earliest and biggest stadium in ancient Rome and the later Roman Empire, located in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills. It could hold more than 150,000 spectators and was 621 meters long and 118 meters wide. When it was completed, it served as the template for circuses all around the Roman Empire. It is currently a public park. Circus Maximus served as the main location for ludi, or public sports related to religious festivals, in the city. For the good of the Roman people and Gods, ludi were supported by powerful Romans or the Roman government. (Read More) ... https://lnkd.in/dzTYHiyp [All Text and Image Credits and Attribution are given Inside Post to the best of knowledge][Image : Southeast view of the Circus location. The tower in the foreground is part of a medieval fortification.; Wikipedia-Image-Author : Rabax63]

Here’s how to get tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s 2024 ‘Guts World Tour’ in Singapore

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The Transformative and the Tangible : Is the True Value of Art Events Going Unseen? I have attended two cultural festivals this year : Caribbean Art Fair in Barbados and Jazz and Art festival in Saint Lucia, and i know how much each trip costed me…🤑 Art fairs & festivals are economic powerhouses, but measuring their impact goes beyond ticket sales. Capturing the long-term benefits are essential to quantify the value they bring. Benefits such as: 💰Booming cultural tourism: Think sustained increases in visitors drawn to a city's vibrant art scene, boosting restaurants, hotels, and local businesses long after the event. 💰 Urban regeneration: Imagine a once-dilapidated area transformed by a thriving art scene, attracting new residents and businesses, leading to increased property values and economic activity. These festivals also contribute to the branding and cultural identity of a region, putting a region on the map. I knew about Art Basel before knowing about Basel city in Switzerland. 👀 Let's discuss! What do you think ? #artseconomics #culturalimpact #measurementmatters Art Basel Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Saint Lucia Jazz And Arts Festival Caribbean Export Development Agency Caribbean Culture Awareness Inc.

#Paris2024 Opening Ceremony in numbers 🔢 In three days, the French capital will go down in history books as the first-ever host city to hold the ceremony along the Seine river, in a visual journey through Parisian history and architecture, and not in a stadium. 📅 26 July 2024 ⏰ 7.30 p.m. CET (6.30 p.m. in London and 11.00 p.m. in New Delhi) Here's what we can expect: 🌐 Unique venue: 6 KM of visual journey on the Seine River, passing under historic bridges and by iconic landmarks, such as the Notre-Dame and the Louvre 🌐 Massive scale: Approximately 94 boats to be used to parade nearly 10,500 athletes from 206 nations will participate 🌐 Inclusive atmosphere: The organisers estimate that nearly 600,000 spectators are expected, with 222,000 free tickets and 104,000 paid tickets. In addition, there will be 80 giant screens in Paris for those who could not manage to get tickets 🌐 Cultural showcase: Features 3,000 artists, including 400 dancers, presenting a mix of French culture ranging from Opera to Rap Paris 2024 is slated to be the largest Opening Ceremony in terms of audience and geographical coverage. #Olympics #OpeningCeremony #GamesWideOpen Source: Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 📸: Florian Hulleu/Paris 2024

The Paris Olympics took event planning to a new level with bold risks. However, not everything went according to plan. Here’s a breakdown of what was tried, what went wrong, and the key lessons event planners can take away from this grand spectacle. 𝟭. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 - First-Ever Outdoor Opening Ceremony: Paris broke tradition by hosting the Olympic opening ceremony outside a stadium. Athletes paraded along the Seine River on boats. - Massive Artistic Showcase: The ceremony featured over 3,000 performers, including musicians, dancers, actors, and circus artists. 𝟮. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 - Weather Woes: The unexpected rain turned into a major issue, leading to drenched costumes, power outages, and technical difficulties with some of the floats. - Technical and Logistical Glitches: There were significant errors, such as South Korean athletes being misidentified as representing North Korea, and the Olympic flag being hoisted upside down. 𝟯. 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 - Always Have a Weather Contingency Plan: The rain demonstrated the need for thorough weather preparation - Plan for Every Detail: The mishaps with the flag and athlete identification highlight the importance of meticulous planning and double-checking every aspect of the event to avoid embarrassing mistakes. For more in-depth take on this, check out the insightful article by Andrea Doyle here- https://lnkd.in/gH2YryJG #olympics #paris #eventplanning #mice

The provision of Close Protection can take you far and wide. It can also provide unique experiences that possibly, you may not have entertained for no other reason than not necessarily being your personal choice to do so. These include Operas and Ballets. I have watched Swan Lake by the Bolshoi Ballet no less than 8 times and I have to say, I enjoyed it every single time. The delivery of CP within such environments where the use of phones is simply not permitted (including the camera (!) can cause an issue in terms of communicating with team members outside and vice-versa not to mention the detriment of wearing an ear pierce in full view of unknowns in the immediate vicinity. Pre-arranged methods of comms such as RF transmitted and receives affording the ability to rapid click at much distance and through thick stone auditorium walls is one work-around that is effective and immediate. [Image: Moscow, Bolshoi Ballet, Swan Lake] The Close Protection Book  https://buff.ly/3ETjqzU #closeprotection #executiveprotection #operationalperformance #travelsecurity #professionalsecurity #securityprofessional 

The provision of Close Protection can take you far and wide. It can also provide unique experiences that possibly, you may not have entertained for no other reason than not necessarily being your personal choice to do so. These include Operas and Ballets. I have watched Swan Lake by the Bolshoi Ballet no less than 8 times and I have to say, I enjoyed it every single time. The delivery of CP within such environments where the use of phones is simply not permitted (including the camera (!) can cause an issue in terms of communicating with team members outside and vice-versa not to mention the detriment of wearing an ear pierce in full view of unknowns in the immediate vicinity. Pre-arranged methods of comms such as RF transmitted and receives affording the ability to rapid click at much distance and through thick stone auditorium walls is one work-around that is effective and immediate. [Image: Moscow, Bolshoi Ballet, Swan Lake] The Close Protection Book  https://buff.ly/3ETjqzU #closeprotection #executiveprotection #operationalperformance #travelsecurity #professionalsecurity #securityprofessional 

The article discusses the success of the themed events organized by the Municipality of Monaco, with the latest being a sea urchin festival. More information here: https://lnkd.in/dsh_8yCy