In this edition: Dresden Music FestivalThe Dresden Music Festival can claim to be one of the biggest classic festivals in Germany, attracting around 150,000 guests each year. One of this year’s highlights is the opening night with conductor Mikhail Tatarnikov and the prestigious Russian National Orchestra, considered one of the best orchestras in the country and the first in Russia to recieve a Grammy. Buddy Bears On TourThe global tour of the United Buddy Bears promoting a world of peaceful coexistence is already in its seventh year. From May 15 to the end of July, a troupe of 125 bears are guests in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. What Stars Wear in CannesThe Cannes Film Festival is not only the place for movie buffs and star-struck enthusiasts but also for those who love all that sparkles and glitters. The festival provides the stars with a wonderful opportunity to glow with all their splendor – whether it’s their own or on loan. Building with ContainersWith the publication of the latest edition of "Container Atlas: A Practical Guide to Container Architecture", we take closer look at provoking and inspiring shipping containers you can find in both urban and rural settings. Artist Manolo ValdésSpanish-born artist Manolo Valdés specializes in reworking the masters, giving their works a new take. One of his fans is the Spanish king, Juan Carlos. Balloon Trekking in Germany's Allgäu RegionAn enterprising balloon ride operator in southern Germany offers what he describes as balloon trekking tours, taking hikers by balloon to hard-to-reach places from which they set out on foot.