Lyrical Muse

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April 22 marks Earth Day, which reflects on collective action and impact to protect our environment. We’re so incredibly proud to present Lyrical Muse’s first digital zine issue ‘First Light.’ Taking shaping as a celebration of our platform for its first anniversary, we wanted to highlight the milestones of others just as much as we rejoice our own. Dalit History Month is a global, month-long celebration honouring the fighting spirit and resistance of Dalit, Bahujan, and Adivasi communities is observed in April every year. Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced they are expecting their second child together. World Heritage Day is celebrated on April 18 annually marking the importance of protecting cultural sites around the world. The Ladakh Apricot Blossom festival also known as Chuli Mendok is an annual celebration of local culture laden with traditional music, dance and food, offering up an authentic experience of springtime in the Himalayas. After more than a decade of love, beloved Thai superstar couple Nadech Kugimiya and Yaya Urassaya have tied the knot! Known as the world’s largest water festival, Songkran or the Thai New Year is a festival of cultural significance and celebration in equal parts. World Art Day is celebrated annually on April 15 to mark the birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci as well promote and celebrate creative expression.