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See a true “deserted village” come to life, October 16-17 – County of Union, New…
Masker's Barn is one of the many restored buildings that populate the historic abandoned village of Feltville (credit: Union County, NJ).Enjoy seasonal and historical activities for all ages in the deserted village of Feltville in Union…
Conference organized to strengthen national tourism resources
The 6th Annual Taihu World Cultural Forum was held Monday through Wednesday in Bengbu City, Anhui Province. Conference participants shared their views on topics such as…
Indonesian envoy launches “Batik” exhibition
Islamabad: The Indonesian Ambassador launched the âBatikâ exhibition titled âIndonesian Batik: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanityâ at the Centaurus Mall on…
The decades of ASPI: “Uighurs for sale”
ASPI celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. This series reviews the work of ASPI since its inception in August 2001.
The most widely read study ever produced by ASPI is Uyghurs for sale:"Re-education", forced labor and surveillance…
Vibhor Saini and his utopian performance: 98 years of Saraswati Music College
Music is not only about talent, but also about hard work and knowledge passed down from generation to generation in the form of ideas, lyrics and perspectives. The eve of the Indian Film Festival in Tashkent, Uzbekistan was also marked by…
Tourism in Iran
Tourism in Iran is diverse, offering a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains to beach vacations by the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea. The Iranian government has made concerted efforts to attract…
Hispanic Cultural Heritage Month: Mariachi, New Mexico
When it comes to mariachi music, there is meaning behind every mariachi tragedy. âWe share a lot of special moments with people, like weddings and birthdays,â says local mariachi musician Mundo…
County Executive George Latimer Raises Italian Flag for Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
County Executive George Latimer Raises Italian Flag for Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month…
Volusia-Flagler-St. Johns Nonprofits Receive Gannett Foundation Grants
The Hub on Canal has worked for a decade to bring the arts to the New Symrna Beach community through classes and workshops, exhibitions and events. Now, with a little extra funding, they will be able to bring art to the region through new…
“Introduce culture, tradition to the young generation”
"Introduce culture and tradition to the younger generation"DHNS, Kushalnagar, 04 Oct 2021, 21:22 isupdated: 05 Oct 2021, 00:58 istCommunities should pass on culture and tradition to the younger…
Stratford woman lends a hand to the Ribbon Skirt project to inspire young Indigenous women
Content of the article A teenage girl from a First Nations community in southwestern Ontario relies on help from others, including a woman from Stratford, to complete a project to help young Indigenous women proclaim their heritage…
NON-FICTION: SONGS FROM THE DESERT – Journal
Fragrance of Thari Folk Songs is a slim and compact introduction to a treasure trove of Pakistani folk culture. The book features over a dozen and a half popular folk songs from the Tharparkar region, along with…
Woven heritage: rare Jamdani saris on display in the capital | Fashion trends
New Delhi Age-old craftsmanship and a glorious heritage make Dhakai Jamdani magnificent in more ways than one. And telling its fascinating story, 51 museum-quality Dhakai Jamdani saris, dating from the late 19th century to…
The India pavilion combines tradition and technology
Upon entering the India Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020, you can see miniature models of the Ram Mandir to be built in Ayodhya and the Hindu Temple under construction in Abu Dhabi, the city's first.…
Exploring the impact of the reuse of digital cultural heritage: an analysis of InDICEs
About the report One of the objectives of the inDICEs project is to understand how value is created through the use of digital heritage resources. Knowing more about this value will help us advocate for policies that support the…
Afghan artists watch and worry as Taliban promises framework anchored in Islamic law to assess…
Twenty years ago, the Taliban destroyed two 6th-century statues - the historic Bamiyan Buddhas - in a systematic effort to rid Afghanistan of any vestige of non-Islamic cultural heritage. Now, as the militant group regains…
Suzhou Celebrates Unique London Style with Kunqu Opera Showcase
Members of the travel and arts communities gathered to learn more about the "City of Arts and Culture"
NEW YORK, September 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Suzhou, known in China as a "City of Arts and Culture", showcased one of its main art…
Latinx Heritage Month is a reminder of invisibility
(Lauren Schatzman | Daily Trojan Horse)
September 15 to October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month, a time when the 33 countries of Latin America are celebrated for their rich culture and contributions to society. However, the pan-ethnic…
Wupatki National Monument, home to 5,000 indigenous sites, will be preserved
Wupatki National Monument is one of the most important natural, historical and cultural centers in North America. In addition to its unique red rock landscape populated by hares, coyotes…
Applications open for cultural heritage scholarships
Community groups interested in showcasing and celebrating their cultural heritage with a project or event can apply for a financial boost through the Town of Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Funding Program.The next cycle of the program is now…
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What does LatinX mean? | wtol.com
Linda Alvarado-Arce says the era of color blindness is over and Latinos want to be known by their individual culture. Toledo, Ohio - Hispanic Cultural Heritage Month continues to be celebrated across the country. However, some…
“UNESCO should expel Afghanistan and Pakistan from its corps”
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By Sanjeev Sharma
New Delhi, September 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) UNESCO should expel not only Afghanistan but also Pakistan from its corps. Neither…
Rejoice in celebrating German heritage and folklore at Kutztown University
For some, it was walking the path of memory. For others, it gave them a glimpse of their heritage. And for a moment, I wanted to go home. Heemet Fescht brought culture to life. Saturday's annual event at the Pennsylvania German Cultural…
Salvadoran entrepreneur wants to share her delicious culture with the community of San Antonio
San Antonio - A woman in El Salvador made her dream come true and helps San Antonio develop a taste for Central American cuisine. Janes Rosales says owning a Salvadoran food stand in the glittering Southside Plaza is just the start of her…
Latin Heritage Sites Can No Longer Be Ignored: Latino Heritage Fellows
Latino Heritage Fellows
| Guest columnistsFor too long, historic preservation efforts in the United States have told the story of a national identity rooted in a colonialist narrative and buried in the stories of Indigenous communities,…
Heritage Malta celebrates European Heritage Days with an exciting program
Heritage MaltaHeritage Malta marks this year the European Heritage Days - which take place in all 50 countries party to the European Cultural Convention - with a program of exciting events between 1 and 3 October.There will be guided tours…
Uzbekistan promotes preservation of historical heritage during Culture Week
Khiva in Uzbekistan is like a city-museum full of impressive cultural sites just begging to be discovered. In the Middle Ages, it was an important trading center on the Great Silk Road. Today, its rich and preserved heritage makes the…
SCISD board files appraisal on Centro property after community voices concerns
Members of the San Marcos community expressed concerns about an appraisal and possible sale of the property where the Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos is located at a recent school board meeting.
The board of directors of San Marcos…
Highlights of a year of work on the impact for cultural heritage
How can cultural heritage institutions measure the impact of their work on audiences, stakeholders and the general public? How to evaluate their events to improve them? What tools can they use to understand the effect of their services…
Bringing historic Cairo back to life interests Egypt, cultural heritage stakeholders around the…
The Reviving Historic Cairo initiative has aroused great interest, not only locally in Egypt, but also from all those interested in the preservation of cultural heritage around the world, according to the…
A large crowd attends the celebration of the Hispanic heritage of Fontana; see photos | New
Large numbers of people gathered to enjoy the Hispanic Cultural Heritage Festival in Fontana, titled âLa Grand Fiesta,â which was held at Mirror Park on September 18th. Audiences were entertained…
Xavier Troussard: The new European Bauhaus will require strong cooperation from all levels of…
Xavier Troussard: The new European Bauhaus will require strong cooperation from all levels of government An in-depth interview with the head of the New European Bauhaus unit at the European Commission Since December 2020, Xavier Troussard…
Old commercial facility restored in Egypt
After 300 years of neglect, the Al-Jeddawi Archaeological Agency, built in 1792 in the Egyptian city of Esna, has come back to life after its recent restoration and development.
Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani…
Who is the Spanish Medica? | wtol.com
The Spanish Medica, a former student club at the University of Toledo's Faculty of Medicine, organized a tent at an event where they worked to educate the community about high blood pressure. Toledo, Ohio-begins Hispanic Cultural…
Joining UNESCO is a crucial step to regain global influence
The United States' relationship with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been difficult for decades. The United States has left and then joined the organization twice since the 1970s. The…
Toledo’s Hispanic Cultural Heritage Month celebration on September 18
The Adelante Latino Resource Center needs such fundraising to complement programming for the Latino community. Some previous events have been canceled. Toledo, Ohio - After having to cancel some events due to COVID-19, the Latin…
Gilroy Artist Giving Free Art Classes Begins Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
"Relax, don't feel stressed, do your best." It's a word of encouragement you hear when you take a painting class at Nachomoya. Moya is the Founder, CEO and Artist of Gilroy's Moya Art Gallery and Studio. Born in Mexico, raised in…
Images of Fixed Stars: Ancient Astronomical Manuscript Revived by Uzbek Heritage Initiative
Uzbekistan has embarked on a journey to identify, catalog and present all the art objects reflecting the country's cultural heritage that are scattered around the world. Once at the center of the Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan has an…
Japan’s biggest artistic prize awarded to photographer Sebastião Salgado
Sometimes called the "Nobel Prize for the Arts", the Praemium Imperiale is one of the most important art prizes in the world. Since its inception in 1988, it has been awarded annually by the Japan Art Association to artists and musicians…
How the US House Spending Bill Targets 4 Local Plans for Oil and Gas Leasing, Mining
Proposals targeting specific areas of conservation in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and federal waters off the coast of Louisiana have made their way into the massive budget reconciliation bill that Democrats are pushing through the…
Faster Than Sound: City Council Backs Music-Focused Art Center on East 11th Street: Harold McMillan…
Artists paint murals at Kenny Dorham's Backyard in June 2020. (Photo by John Anderson)…
Aonach Mhacha opens for Culture Night in Armagh – Armagh I
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Rumba submissions for heritage registration
DR Congo has officially kicked off a campaign to include Congolese rumba, one of the most popular forms of music in Africa, on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
The…
2 ancient Chicano artistic buildings approved as historical and cultural landmarks of LA –…
By MARGARET NAVETTE | City News Service
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of the Centro de Arte Publico and the Mechicano Art Center in Highland Park to the city's list of historic and cultural…
The hills will live to the sound of music on Ben Lomond
It sits in one of Scotland's most visited places, welcoming thousands of water sports enthusiasts, mountaineers and hikers each year.
Now culture seekers may soon flock to the shores of Loch Lomond to witness an…
US university to exhibit replica of Turkish “Gypsy Girl” mosaic
The reproduction of the world famous 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic, the stolen pieces of which were returned from the United States to the southern province of Gaziantep after years of efforts, was sent to the US state of Ohio…
Divers go deep in search of life – and find it – in the crystal-clear waters off Plum…
Divers who surveyed the waters off Plum Island earlier this month found only a fishing line, a bottle cap, or any sign of plastic pollution plaguing most of the waterways in the world. world.…
Leo Terrell castigates Cuomo after governor’s resignation: “Appalling to try to justify…
In the wake of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation after mounting reports of sexual assault, "Outnumbered" lawyer and panelist Leo Terrell said Tuesday Cuomo's defense was "appalling."âI want to make another point…
The Spanish Village That Wants Outdoor Cats to Achieve World Heritage Status | Culture
It has been two weeks since residents of the village of Algar in southern Spain won ⬠20,000 in the lottery, a topic that was discussed in detail by locals during their nightly talks on the sidewalks of the city.…
Animix, the animation / cartoon festival, returns to Tel Aviv
Animix, the Israeli animation, comics and cartoons festival in Tel Aviv, will take place August 10-14 at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque live and in top form, following last year's online…
Looted artifacts returned to Iraq could pave way for Parthenon marbles
Thousands of ancient cuneiform tablets, taken around the country during times of war and conflict, were among the artifacts recently returned to Iraq. Credit: public domainA treasure trove of 17,000 looted artifacts has been returned to…
Imee Marcos calls for “cultural heritage misappropriation” law after Whang-Od and Nas…
Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday renewed her call for the passage of a law that will protect Indigenous Peoples (IPs) from "cultural heritage misappropriation" after the controversy involving vlogger Nuseir Yassin and Kalinga tattoo…
Cultural heritage is good for the economy, jobs – studies – way of life
(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, 5 AOT - Cultural heritage is increasingly a strategic resource for the European economy,…
Ancient Roman road discovered at the bottom of the Venice lagoon – ARTnews.com
Rising waters threaten Venice's cultural heritage, but untold treasures may already be hidden at the bottom of the sea. Beneath the murky waves of the Venetian Lagoon, researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient Roman road…
The Greenwood project: preserving our cultural heritage
The Town of Leavenworth is a town of history, known for its historic places and historic people. Much of this history has been written, but little is known about those who found their final resting place in local cemeteries. As a result,…
Art dealer Inge Baecker, who championed Fluxus and action artists, among those killed in devastating…
German gallery owner Inge Baecker was among the victims of the devastating floods in Western Europe. The Bad Münstereifel-based art dealer and historian has represented several Fluxus and action artists, including…
The ECOWAS Commission evaluates the Action Plan on the restitution of cultural property
Madame Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the former Deputy Minister of Tourism represented Ghana at the event
The first meeting of the Regional Committee to monitor the implementation of the 2019-2023 ECOWAS Action Plan on the return of cultural…
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Preservation group criticizes the demolition of Brewster House
The Brewster House in Flanders. (Credit: Tim Gannon / file photo)…
Japan denies UNESCO request for Korean workforce at World Heritage sites
Japan plans to refute UNESCO recommendations that the country should do more to explain Korean victims of wartime forced labor at its Tokyo information center at industrial sites listed as World Cultural Heritage,…
Opening of the 44th extended session of the World Heritage Committee in Fuzhou, China
The 44 of the World Heritage Committeee The session opened today in Fuzhou (China) at the Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Center, and continues online until July 31. During the session, the 21-member Committee will notably examine the…
From sari to silk tapestry, traditional costumes seduce Indians-Eastday
"You are very beautiful!" Shilpa Goel's friends applauded her when she wore a piece of Chinese cloth made of gold and silver threads like an Indian sari. Standing on stage, Shilpa twirled like a mannequin. After an afternoon of…
Inburgering with DutchNews.nl: 10 places on the UNESCO World Heritage List
One of the houses in the colony. Photo: Unesco documentWith the rain at home and the prospects for a summer vacation abroad still uncertain, why not catch up with Dutch culture instead? Back by popular demand - DutchNews.nl burger…
SW Railway begins development of heritage stations in K’taka
Bangalore, July 13 (IANS) South-Western Railway, Bengaluru Division has started to shape its grand plan to develop four of the oldest railway stations surrounding Bengaluru as heritage stations.Ashok Kumar Verma, Divisional Director of…
Glassboro hosts Borough of Glass Festival art walk and night market, unveils new mural
The fourth annual Borough Of Glass ArtWalk and Night Market festival will celebrate Glassboro's namesake industry on Saturday, July 17 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.The day will feature art vendors and demonstrations, circus performances,…
Cambodia Celebrates 13 Years of Preah Vihear Temple as UNESCO World Heritage Site – India…
On July 7, 2021, the government of Cambodia is organizing a tree-planting ceremony at the Preah Vihear temple to commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Excellency Mr. Kong…
Our World Heritage is deeply linked to rivers and they need protection from dams (commentary)
This month's World Heritage meeting represents a crucial opportunity for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) to protect rivers and World Heritage sites and the cultures that depend on them.The World Heritage Center is responsible…
No conservative should want to privatize Channel Four
Roll, roll, the post-Covid UK clearance sale has begun. This leave was a bit expensive and top-notch immunization programs are not cost-effective, so it's time to whip the family's money. Fancy a Renaissance masterpiece, Mr Oil Sheikh?…
All 54 Wittner stores will soon have Country Recognition
Wittner has taken concrete action to better educate his team about Indigenous culture by partnering with Culture is Life.
Culture is Life will work with Wittner to provide cultural training across its head office and store network,…
Patel chairs 6th meeting of BRICS Culture Ministers
Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I // C) for Culture and Tourism, Government of India recently hosted the 6th BRICS Culture Ministers Meeting. Delegates from the Ministries of Culture of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the…
Community Cultural Center for Youth trains students in the development of artistic skills
Some students from the Accra Girls Senior School attended a two-day workshop organized by the Community Youth Cultural Center (CYCC) aimed at developing their artistic skills.
Students learned modern…
Seven people appointed to sit on the city’s public arts commission
MANSFIELD - Seven people have been appointed by Mayor Tim Theaker to serve on the city's new Public Arts Commission.Approved by the board on June 1, it is designed to function as an advisory board that recommends whether applications for…
Gregory Greenleaf, Harpswell: Our kids don’t want our pop culture icons – and…
The other day my daughter asked me if I had seen any reviews of the movie "Godzilla vs. Kong". She is 14 and her question surprised me as she has never shown interest in any of the Hollywood movie franchises.
How did Mario and Luigi from…
Metal-type blocks, scientific remains from the 15th-16th centuries discovered
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) - About 1,600 movable metal type blocks from the 15th and 16th centuries, including the first Korean type pieces, have been unearthed in downtown Seoul, heritage authorities said on Tuesday. The Cultural…
Resurrection of heritage – Going through the judgment of the High Court of Madras which…
Considering a recent Madras High Court judgment in which the Court stressed the importance of preserving ancient temples and monuments and gave a series of guidelines to the government of Tamil Nadu to conserve the state's cultural…
New appointments to the Australian Heritage Council
Five distinguished Australians have been appointed to the Australian Heritage Council, including a new president, former Victorian Prime Minister Ted Baillieu AO.Other appointees are Indigenous Heritage Expert Members Leah Cameron and…
See the tunnels under the Colosseum in Rome, where gladiators prepared for battle, open to the…
For the first time, the bowels under the Colosseum in Rome, where gladiators and animals waited before the fight, are open to the public.
Following a major renovation, the hypogeum, as the area comprising the underground tracks…
The Luang Prabang dam, a threat to world heritage?
Luang Prabang faces risks, including more severe earthquakes, as the Laotian government plans to…
Massachusetts commission to recommend $ 600 million in federal aid for culture sector
A panel of lawmakers and industry leaders set to recommend that Massachusetts spend $ 600 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help the arts and culture sector recover from the devastation economic during the pandemic.With nearly $…