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In addition to contemporary music , the festival Social_event hosts dance , comedy , theatre , circus , cabaret , and other arts .

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The destruction Destroying of `` Osirak '' has been cited Writing as an example of a preventive strike in contemporary scholarship on international law .

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The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition Social_event of contemporary art held Hold in Kochi , Kerala .

It is the largest art exhibition Social_event in India and the biggest contemporary art festival in Asia .

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The tour Traveling produced Creating varying responses from contemporary critics , who despite praising Judgment_communication Stefani 's vocals , were critical of other aspects of the show such as its musical material .

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The jury members will award two outstanding films with the Grand Prize and Special Jury Prize among the most contemporary selections Choosing related to music regardless of genre .

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