Lawyer - Entrepreneur Pham Hong Diep set a new World Record with his epic poem about the modern farmer
22-04-2026
(worldkings.org) On the morning of April 22, 2026, in Hanoi, Lawyer and entrepreneur Pham Hong Diep, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shinec Joint Stock Company, was honored to receive a new world record for the work “The Wandering Ballad of Cụ Mén.” The piece was recognized as a modern epic poem about the Vietnamese farmer with the largest number of constituent poems. The event took place during the launch ceremony of two publications, “The Wandering Ballad of Cụ Mén” and “The Adventures of the Red Carp,” marking his notable contributions to literature and the arts.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P469 - World Cheese Awards (Switzerland): The biggest cheese competition in Europe
22-04-2026
(worldkings) Organized by the Guild of Fine Food, World Cheese Awards brings together thousands of entries from over 40 countries, featuring expert judges from around the globe to evaluate entries.
[365 GLOBAL RECORD NEWS] Jean-Claude Biguine Salon set a record by serving over 1500 customers in 180 minutes.
21-04-2026
(Worldkings) Jean-Claude Biguine India Group sets a new, gigantic world record of 1528 hair and foot spas in 180 minutes. The group has officially been recognised by the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records for this on April 4th 2024. In a conversation with Sneh Koticha Contractor, Director of JCB Salons, Priyanka Parshurami from Professional Beauty India delves into how this record came to fruition.
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.884) Christina Koch (the United States): The world’s first woman to orbit the Moon
21-04-2026
(worldkings.org) On April 1, 2026, she launched on the Artemis II mission, becoming the first woman to journey around the moon. She is one of four humans, including the other Artemis II crew members, who have traveled the farthest from Earth. On April 21, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Christina Koch "the world’s first woman to orbit the Moon.”
(AMRI) Journey to promote Records in the Americas - P465 - Manitoulin Island (Canada): The largest freshwater island in the Americas
21-04-2026
(worldkings) Manitoulin Island, located in Ontario, Canada, within Lake Huron, is the world’s largest freshwater island, covering 2,766 km². Known as Manidoowaaling ("cave of the spirit") in Ojibwe, it features over 100 inland lakes, rich Indigenous culture, and popular attractions like the Cup and Saucer hiking trail and Bridal Veil Falls.
(ASRI) Journey to promote Records in Asia - P468 - Sonepur Cattle Fair (India): The largest livestock fair in Asia
21-04-2026
(WorldKings) The Sonepur Cattle Fair, or Harihar Kshetra Mela, is widely recognized as the largest livestock fair in Asia, held annually in Bihar, India, at the confluence of the Ganga and Gandak rivers.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P468 - Benalmádena Stupa (Spain): The tallest Buddhist stupa in Europe
20-04-2026
(worldkings) The Benalmádena Stupa, or Estupa de la Iluminación, is a 33-meter (108 ft) tall Buddhist monument in southern Spain, recognized as the largest stupa in Europe. Inaugurated in 2003, it symbolizes peace, prosperity, and harmony. Unlike most, this Stupa of Enlightenment features an internal 100 meditation room.
(ASRI) Journey to promote Records in Asia - P467 - Ning Yuan Dian Kun (China): Asia's first 10,000-ton fully electric smart container ship
18-04-2026
(WorldKings) On April 15, 2026, China launched the "Ning Yuan Dian Kun," the world's largest 10,000-tonne-class pure electric intelligent container ship. The vessel, which operates with zero emissions and zero fossil fuels, is designed for coastal container shipping, setting a new benchmark for green maritime development.
(AMRI) Journey to promote Records in the Americas - P464 - Omnicom Group Inc. (USA): The largest advertising company in the Americas
18-04-2026
(worldkings) Following its acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), which closed in November 2025, Omnicom Group is the world's largest advertising and marketing holding company. The combined entity boasts nearly $26 billion in revenue, overtaking competitors like WPP and Accenture Song, driven by a portfolio of agencies including BBDO, TBWA, and DDB.
(EURI) Journey to Promote Records in Europe - P467 - Bologna Children's Book Fair (Italy): The largest annual children's book fair in Europe
17-04-2026
(worldkings) The Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) is widely recognized as the world's largest and most influential international publishing rights trade fair for children's content, annually bringing together over 1,500 exhibitors from over 90 countries. It is the premier global venue for buying and selling publishing rights, featuring massive exhibitions, illustrators' showcases, and industry awards.
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