Tag #Arts And Culture

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Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Sites Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO added three Cambodian Khmer Rouge sites—Tuol Sleng prison, M-13 prison, and Choeung Ek execution grounds—to its World Heritage list on July 28th, 2024, marking the regime's 50th anniversary and memorializing the estimated 1.7 million Cambodians killed during its 1975-1979 reign.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
welt.de
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Putin Envoy Proposes Soviet-Style Censorship for Russian Arts

Mikhail Shvydkoy, Putin's special envoy, proposed reinstating Soviet-style censorship in Russia to combat the current repressive measures against artists critical of the war in Ukraine or promoting LGBTQ+ themes, which has led to artists fleeing the country and facing persecution.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Italy: Top Travel Destination Facing Tourism Surge

Italy, ranked the top travel destination for Americans in 2024 and 2025, draws 80 million annual visitors with its history, culture, and cuisine; the Jubilee year in 2025 is expected to attract an additional 30 million pilgrims to Rome.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Easter Island: New Study Challenges Isolation Narrative

A new study reveals multiple waves of Polynesian settlers arrived on Easter Island over 800 years, challenging the prior understanding of its isolation; researchers found similarities in ritual practices and monumental structures across Polynesia, indicating robust interaction networks.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Golliwog": An Album Exploring Horror, Trauma, and Societal Dread

Billy Woods' new album, "Golliwog," uses the racially charged term as a vehicle to explore themes of horror, personal trauma, and societal dread, connecting his Zimbabwean childhood to the complexities of historical racism and contemporary political issues.

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Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Montreal Jazz Festival Draws Over 100,000 with Diverse Lineup

The 45th Montreal International Jazz Festival (June 26–July 5, 2025) attracted over 100,000 attendees with 350 diverse concerts (two-thirds free), showcasing jazz legends and emerging talent across various genres in downtown Montreal.

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No Poverty
aljazeera.com
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UNESCO Lists Ancient Aboriginal Site Amid Environmental Concerns

UNESCO added Murujuga, a remote Aboriginal site in Western Australia with one million carvings potentially dating back 50,000 years, to its World Heritage list on Friday, despite concerns about damage from nearby industrial emissions; Indigenous groups celebrated the decision, demanding stricter env...

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Life on Land
arabic.euronews.com
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Labubu: Chinese Toy's Global Success and Counterfeit Concerns

The Chinese toy "Labubu," designed by Caseng Long and sold by Pop Mart, achieved significant global popularity, boosting sales by over 42% due to celebrity endorsements (Lisa from Blackpink, Rihanna) and the "fear of missing out" phenomenon; however, counterfeits sparked consumer safety concerns in ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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UNESCO Designates Khmer Rouge Killing Sites as World Heritage Sites

Three Cambodian sites used by the Khmer Rouge regime as torture and execution centers from 1975-1979, resulting in an estimated 1.7 million deaths, were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on the 50th anniversary of the regime's rise to power.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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Kwaku Summer Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Culture and Community

Amsterdam's Kwaku Summer Festival, celebrating its 50th anniversary, started as a small soccer tournament in 1975 and has grown into a major event attracting over 120,000 visitors annually, showcasing Afro-Caribbean culture and fostering social cohesion in Amsterdam-Zuidoost.

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elmundo.es
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Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Concerts: A Statement of Cultural Pride and Political Activism

Bad Bunny launched his "No me quiero ir de aquí" tour in Puerto Rico, using the 30 sold-out concerts to display banners advocating for independence and performing amidst traditional island imagery and music, emphasizing Puerto Rican identity and challenging its colonial status as an unincorporated U...

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bbc.com
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Orkney Hosts Island Games Opening Ceremony

The Orkney 2023 Island Games open on July 8th in Kirkwall, Scotland, with an opening ceremony featuring Princess Royal and Lorraine Kelly, showcasing various sports, despite some teams facing travel delays.

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