Tag #Cultural Preservation

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Trump's Executive Order Promotes Neoclassical Architecture, Sparking Controversy

Donald Trump's executive order mandates neoclassical, regional, or traditional styles for federal buildings, sparking controversy by overlooking diverse American architectural heritage and potentially symbolizing an authoritarian approach to national identity.

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Reduced Inequality
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African American Read-In Counters Erasure of Black History

The National African American Read-In, founded in 1990, combats attempts to erase Black history by promoting literacy and cultural understanding through community readings and discussions of books by Black authors; this initiative has grown, reaching hundreds of thousands annually, especially since ...

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Last Jatra Female Impersonator's Story Chronicled in Iconic Photos and Documentary

Photographer Naveen Kishore's iconic images and 1999 documentary "Performing the Goddess" chronicle the life and career of Chapal Bhaduri, the last known male performer of female roles in Bengali folk theater, revealing his transformative rituals and candid discussions of sexuality in 1990s India.

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Gender Equality
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Jingdezhen Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Status

Jingdezhen, China's "porcelain capital," submitted its application to UNESCO for World Heritage status in 2024, emphasizing its 2000-year history of ceramic production, including a unique porcelain gene bank, aiming for inclusion in 2026.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Renewed Interest in Athens' History and Urban Development

A rising interest in Athens' history and urban development is shown through recent publications, exhibitions, and events focusing on the city's past and present, attracting a segment of the younger generation and suggesting a shift in how many relate to the city.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Albanian Church Preserves Greek Language Amidst Emigration and Economic Decline

The Albanian Orthodox Church combats declining Greek language proficiency by operating nine schools and Logos University College, offering various Greek language programs and degrees, impacting approximately 6,000 students and countering emigration and economic challenges.

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Quality Education
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NCTE's Annual African American Readings Promote Inclusive Understanding of History

For over 30 years, the National Council of Teachers of English has hosted annual African American readings, engaging over 6 million people in sharing stories and promoting a more inclusive understanding of American history, combatting the attempted erasure of Black history.

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Quality Education
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Glasgow School Helps Displaced Ukrainian Children Preserve Culture

St. Mary's Ukrainian School in Glasgow provides weekend classes for Ukrainian children displaced by the war, focusing on language, history, and culture to maintain their connection to their homeland; the school's program is especially important for children from eastern and southern Ukraine, where R...

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Quality Education
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Dutch Miller's Craft Sees Resurgence with 110 New Qualifiers

The Netherlands is experiencing a renaissance in its traditional miller's craft, with 110 new millers recently qualifying to maintain the nation's 1,200 windmills, a testament to the enduring importance of this UNESCO intangible heritage.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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£23,000 Awarded to Preserve Endangered Romany Gypsy Culture

Charmaine Abdul-Karim's Pride of Romany group received £23,000 to fund the Atchin Tan Heritage Project, preserving the Romany Gypsy culture at Sound Common, Cheshire, a site with historical significance dating back to the 16th century, combating the risk of cultural loss and promoting better underst...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Japan's Tourism Boom: Record Numbers Bring Overcrowding and Resident Backlash

Japan's tourism sector, exceeding pre-pandemic records with 36.9 million international visitors in 2024, faces challenges from resident complaints about overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior in major cities like Kyoto and Tokyo, prompting initiatives to manage tourism sustainably.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UNESCO Completes Mosul Reconstruction, Reviving Historic City

UNESCO's seven-year, $115 million "Reviving the Spirit of Mosul" project, completed in 2024, restored key landmarks like the Al Hadba minaret and churches, trained 2,800 Iraqis, removed 12,000 tons of rubble, and neutralized 115 explosive devices in the Old City, creating 7,700 jobs.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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