CAPC 2017 at The Bund

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As part of a 10-month study tour in China in 2017, fellows of the China Africa Press Centre (CAPC) comprising 27 African journalists from an equal number of countries visited famed city Shanghai and took a breather at the Bund, a beautiful touristic site.

Edmages reminisces that visit during which the journalists had some fun taking some pictures apart from stretching their legs to shake up stress that had taken the better part of them.

Big hug to a beloved daughter

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Every parent's wish is to have his/her children make him/her proud so they can boast about them wherever they go or find themselves, especially among other parents.

Children honour their father, mother and guardian when they excel in what they do by working very hard whenever they have any duty to perform and also trust in the God of Heaven in the performance of such duties.

Whenever I think of where you are coming from and where you have reached because of your sheer determination, stubborn faith and leaning on the everlasting arm of our Father in Heaven and the heights you would certainly reach as you continue to depend on Him, I can only praise God for your life daughter.

As you mark another milestone do permit me to celebrate you and ask God's divine blessings on your life wherever you find yourself.

Edmages wishes you long life filled with laughter, good health, wealth and many more major breakthroughs and testimonies. 

May your husband, children, colleagues and friends call you blessed because of the Lord's favour on your life. Happy Birthday Mrs Sarah Brainoo Arhin!

Celebrating an Angel

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Years ago when I joined the GCGL and I was being taken round the various departments I met an Angel and said to her 'Because I see you here I will join this family'. She looked at me and smiled.

Looking back I am so glad I made that choice because all through the years she has been one of the very amazing beings I have come across and she has truly been an Angel making me laugh when I am down and her presence alone has given me strength to work even when I am weak and tired.

Bless you for being such an awesome friend Mrs Elizabeth Okwabi. Your family is truly blessed and I join them to celebrate you as you mark another milestone.

To the unknown Chef…It’s Sustainable World Gastronomy Day 2020

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One of the things that has fascinated me whenever I have traveled is the different cuisines of the countries I have visited, especially the way the food is served and which makes the food very appealing. The caterers understand what it means to garnish your food. Diverse cultures, diverse foods, you would say.

The UN General Assembly on December 21, 2016 adopted its resolution A/RES/71/246 and designated June 18 as an international observance, Sustainable Gastronomy Day. The decision acknowledges gastronomy (food) as a cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world.

Well an opportunity presented itself to sample cuisines from other countries during a visit to Dubai in February, 2020, courtesy the Emirates Airline. However, it is an Iranian meal that has been etched on my mind because of the rare experience of having a chef prepare some dessert for us after our main dinner.

Enjoy some exclusive pictures from that experience and other meals during a Bateaux ride on the Dubai Creek, Arabian Tea House as well as food prepared by Emirates' Flight Catering Department and also served aboard our aircraft as captured by #Edmages.

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International Museum Day - Spotlight on Dubai Museum

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Each year since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has organised International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community.

The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”

The Day which was first celebrated 43 years ago is marked on May 18 each year or around this date.

All around the world, more and more museums participate in International Museum Day. Last year, more than 37,000 museums participated in the event in about 158 countries and territories.

Although the day has already come and gone, Edmages takes you through the Dubai Museum visited earlier this year during a media familiarisation tour organised for a select group of Ghanaian journalists by Emirates Airlines. The museum tells the story of how Dubai has evolved over the years. All pictures were taken without flash to give viewers the real feel inside the museum.

The late Sheikh Rasheed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum chose the historic Al Fahaidi Fort to be Dubai’s Museum in honour of his ancestors and laid the foundation stone for the museum in 1971.

In the museum are discoveries from 3,000 BC including Dubai’s ongoing love story with the sea.

Museums are places of history and it is why every country must do well to preserve its monuments and museums. Enjoy the virtual tour.

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Graphic@70...It's Red, It's White

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The Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) publishers of the Daily Graphic and other national newspapers is 70 this year.

As part of the activities to commemorate the anniversary, staff last Friday, June 5, 2020 were asked to spot attires that matched a colour theme - red & white, which incidentally are the colours of the establishment.

Well pictures convey messages better than words so as usual Edmages was on hand for some clicks. Who rocked the colours better? You will be a better judge.

All hail Laura, Will... Emirates, all Cabin Attendants, Trainers

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It is International Flight Attendant Day today and an opportune time to celebrate the cabin crew of Emirates Airline and all other cabin crew of the world's airlines who ensure comfort for all passengers to their destinations.

Each year more and more airlines and trade unions dedicate the last day of spring (May 31) to the hard-working cabin crew staff. The celebration is meant to raise awareness about the importance of this often-overlooked profession.

Much as most flights have been grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still a good opportunity to salute the hardworking flight attendants who put on broad smiles even in the face of turbulent weather and sometimes provocation from unruly passengers.

Many admire the cabin crew as they strut the airports smartly dressed in their beautifully designed attire, either on their way to board their aircraft or to their hotel after they have landed.

However, what most passengers are oblivious of, is the fact that flight attendants go through very rigorous training just to enable them handle all sorts of situations once they are airborne - no wonder they seem calm even during sticky situations above the clouds.

A group of Ghanaian journalists had the chance to visit the flight training school of Emirates Airline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in February 2020 and were amazed at what they learnt.

Below are some clicks of the amazing trainers and facilities for training captured by #Edmages from the tour.

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With Laura, a trainer of cabin attendants