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Italian opera singing joins pizza-making on UN cultural heritage list

Unesco describes art form as ‘means of free expression’ with cultural value ‘recognised at national and international levels’

The Guardian - UK

Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

UNESCO adds Gujarat's 'Garba' dance to Intangible Cultural Heritage list. 15th cultural item from India to make it to the list. Garba is celebrated for nine days during Navaratri, dedicated to worshipping the divine feminine. Prime Minister Modi expresses happiness over the global honour. 704 elements from 5 regions &…

The Hindu

8 of the best Christmas markets in Germany

Find festive cheer and scenic settings across the country, from Berlin to Bavaria

The Independent UK

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UNESCO To List Ceviche, Opera As 'Intangible Heritage'

Dozens of global traditions are candidates for inscription as intangible global heritage by UNESCO this week, ranging from Italian opera singing and Bangladeshi rickshaw art to the Peruvian delicacy of ceviche.

Latin Times

UNESCO To List Ceviche, Opera As 'Intangible Heritage'

International Business Times

These were NPR.org's biggest international stories in 2023

Hamas' attack in Israel and the war that followed and the stalemate in Ukraine were our biggest international stories in 2023, but we also found some wonder around the world.

WEKU

Australia has its first framework for AI use in schools – but we need to proceed with caution

Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI – algorithms that can create new content – to be used routinely in classrooms around the country.

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More than 100 Gaza heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli attacks

The nonprofit group Heritage for Peace's preliminary findings show 104 historic religious buildings, museums and archaeological sites have been destroyed or damaged.

WEKU

Destruction of Ukrainian heritage: why losing historical icons can leave a long shadow

Destruction of Ukrainian heritage is happening on a scale not seen there since World War II, a report published by the journal, Antiquity, has claimed.

The Conversation

Eight of the best Caribbean islands for your winter sun boost

Here are the sun-kissed Caribbean shores to retreat to come winter

The Independent UK

Malabar Literature Festival begins on Kozhikode beach

Kozhikode Malabar Lit. Fest celebrates lit., music & culture. Panakkad Thangal said it promoted cultural exchange. UNESCO designated it a 'City of Lit.' Subhash Chandran delivered keynote. 70 sessions to highlight region's culture, lit., hist., lang., travels. Sea theme w/ 300 guests incl. Kanimozhi, M.H. Ilyas, Unni R. & Christophe…

The Hindu

13 of the best things to do in Turkey – from swimming in thermal pools to paragliding over blue lagoons

A Neolithic history, Unesco-listed sites and tantalising street eats – dipping into Turkey means much more than a swim in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

The 50 Most Beautiful Cities In The World: A Global Panorama Of Beauty

In this article, we will look at the 50 most beautiful cities in the world, exploring their history, culture, and attractions.

International Business Times

Rail route of the month: across eastern Germany to the Polish city of Szczecin

Our slow travel expert rides a train through a region of lakes and forests which deserves to be far better known

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The Independent UK

Spain announces a 1.4 billion-euro deal to help protect the prized Doñana wetland from drying up

National and regional authorities in Spain have signed an agreement to invest 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in areas around the treasured national park of Doñana in a bid to stop the wetland from drying up

Dynamite News

Dara Shikoh Foundation writes to UNESCO over Pakistan destroying 'Sharda Peeth' in PoK to build coffee house for soldiers

Mohammad Amir Rashid, president of Dara Shikoh Foundation wrote a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over Pakistan damaging walls of cultural Heritage site 'Sharda Peeth' located in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

The Burrup Peninsula has had its World Heritage nomination amended after the government's 'incomplete' application delayed UNESCO's consideration by 12 months.

The Hindu

World Heritage Site status still remains a distant dream for Edakkal petroglyphs

Edakkal Cave, a Neolithic site, has been waiting 128 yrs for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. In 1895, Fred Fawcett found the petroglyphs and reported them in 1901. State govt. allocated ₹50 lakhs to expedite the process, but 10 yrs later, it remains a distant dream due to alleged apathy.…

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Is Africa the world's next global fashion hub?

Togo's International Fashion Festival (FIMO), which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary in Lomé, has organised a catwalk show in Paris to promote African fashion. Jacques Logoh, FIMO's founder, is an outspoken advocate of fashion that's designed and produced on the African continent. A recent UNESCO report says that Africa is…

The Hindu

‘Kancheepuram deserves world heritage status,’ says architect Abha Narain Lambah, who helped get Santiniketan on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Abha Narain Lambah has been a pioneer in India's conservation field, restoring iconic buildings from Elphinstone College to Mumbai's Opera House. Her practice has won several UNESCO awards and she has crafted management plans for Ajanta Caves and prepared the dossier for Santiniketan’s UNESCO listing. She has worked with governments…

The Independent UK

Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekends

Venice authorities have rolled out a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year

The Guardian - US

‘A sense of home’: Native American land rights grow in industrial midwest

After Unesco recognized Ohio’s Indigenous ceremonial grounds, Native communities hope to spark a land return movement

The Hindu

New tourism policy will have measures to end inter-departmental disputes, says Karnataka Minister

Tourism Minister H.K. Patil said a technical committee was being constituted to look into issues like seeking UNESCO heritage tag for some monuments, cities and circuits.

The Independent UK

Swap beaches for ancient history in Tunisia, the North African destination with more ruins than Rome

Forget Europe; from the ruins of Carthage to the El Jem amphitheatre, Tunisia’s restoration efforts show off its storied past. Richard Collett takes a deep dive into the country’s fascinating history

The Hindu

Shravanabelagola, Lakkundi to be proposed for inclusion under tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mysuru monuments to be proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tenders to be invited to conduct study of Shravanabelagola & Lakkundi. DAMH Commissioner Devaraj says entry into UNESCO tentative list is prerequisite for final inscription. Belur & Halebidu temples waited 9 yrs, Somanathapur included in serial nomination. Shravanabelagola is ancient…

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