China Invests $111 Million in Potala Palace Preservation
Over the past 30 years, the Chinese government invested almost 800 million Yuan (about $111.3 million USD) in preserving the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tibet, including repairs, restorations, and digital archiving of 1.23 million documents; the palace has welcomed 14.4 million vi...
China Invests $111 Million in Potala Palace Preservation
Over the past 30 years, the Chinese government invested almost 800 million Yuan (about $111.3 million USD) in preserving the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tibet, including repairs, restorations, and digital archiving of 1.23 million documents; the palace has welcomed 14.4 million vi...
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Religious Heritage Under Threat Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's ancient religious sites, including those significant to Christianity and other faiths, face an uncertain future amid the ongoing conflict, highlighting the need for international intervention to protect this irreplaceable heritage; before the war, Christians comprised approximately 10% of Sy...
Syria's Religious Heritage Under Threat Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's ancient religious sites, including those significant to Christianity and other faiths, face an uncertain future amid the ongoing conflict, highlighting the need for international intervention to protect this irreplaceable heritage; before the war, Christians comprised approximately 10% of Sy...
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60% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Traditional Chinese Wooden Arch Bridge Construction
UNESCO has added traditional Chinese wooden arch bridge construction to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, recognizing the intricate craftsmanship and community importance of these structures, built without metal, that have been preserved through dedicated efforts involving over 170 artisans in ...
UNESCO Recognizes Traditional Chinese Wooden Arch Bridge Construction
UNESCO has added traditional Chinese wooden arch bridge construction to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, recognizing the intricate craftsmanship and community importance of these structures, built without metal, that have been preserved through dedicated efforts involving over 170 artisans in ...
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UNESCO Honors Diverse Cultural Traditions with New Intangible Heritage Additions
UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list gained several new entries, including Ukrainian pysanky, Slovak naïve art, Parisian zinc roof restoration, Estonian mulgi puder, and others, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions amidst conflict and global change.
UNESCO Honors Diverse Cultural Traditions with New Intangible Heritage Additions
UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list gained several new entries, including Ukrainian pysanky, Slovak naïve art, Parisian zinc roof restoration, Estonian mulgi puder, and others, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions amidst conflict and global change.
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32% Bias Score
Frankfurt's €70 Million Gas Lamp Replacement: Sustainability Trade-offs
Frankfurt is replacing its gas lamps with LEDs, a €70 million project facing initial public resistance but now accelerating towards completion in six years, improving sustainability but altering the city's aesthetics.
Frankfurt's €70 Million Gas Lamp Replacement: Sustainability Trade-offs
Frankfurt is replacing its gas lamps with LEDs, a €70 million project facing initial public resistance but now accelerating towards completion in six years, improving sustainability but altering the city's aesthetics.
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44% Bias Score
Kashmir's Bread Culture: A Culinary Heritage Amidst Conflict
This article explores the rich and unique bread culture of Kashmir, highlighting its diverse traditions, the role of local artisans, and efforts to preserve this culinary heritage amidst ongoing political challenges.
Kashmir's Bread Culture: A Culinary Heritage Amidst Conflict
This article explores the rich and unique bread culture of Kashmir, highlighting its diverse traditions, the role of local artisans, and efforts to preserve this culinary heritage amidst ongoing political challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Ondalinda: A Global Community Building Bridges Through Culture
Ondalinda, a global community founded by Lulu Luchaire, hosts immersive cultural events in Mexico, Montenegro, and soon the UK and French Alps, fostering human connection and supporting local economies by collaborating with local artisans and prioritizing cultural preservation.
Ondalinda: A Global Community Building Bridges Through Culture
Ondalinda, a global community founded by Lulu Luchaire, hosts immersive cultural events in Mexico, Montenegro, and soon the UK and French Alps, fostering human connection and supporting local economies by collaborating with local artisans and prioritizing cultural preservation.
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52% Bias Score
International Workshop Seeks to Remove African Sites from UNESCO's Danger List
A five-day international workshop in Rabat aims to remove African sites from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger by assessing them and finding solutions; ICESCO and the African World Heritage Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on heritage preservation.
International Workshop Seeks to Remove African Sites from UNESCO's Danger List
A five-day international workshop in Rabat aims to remove African sites from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger by assessing them and finding solutions; ICESCO and the African World Heritage Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on heritage preservation.
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UNESCO Recognizes China's Spring Festival as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO officially recognized China's Spring Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 5th, 2023, in Asuncion, Paraguay, highlighting its global cultural significance and adding to China's record 44 entries on the UNESCO list.
UNESCO Recognizes China's Spring Festival as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO officially recognized China's Spring Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 5th, 2023, in Asuncion, Paraguay, highlighting its global cultural significance and adding to China's record 44 entries on the UNESCO list.
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UNESCO Recognizes Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO added sake to its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, recognizing the rice wine's cultural significance in Japan and boosting its export potential, currently exceeding $265 million annually.
UNESCO Recognizes Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO added sake to its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, recognizing the rice wine's cultural significance in Japan and boosting its export potential, currently exceeding $265 million annually.
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Bulgarian School in Paris: Successes and Challenges
A Bulgarian school in Paris faces challenges but thrives in preserving language and culture.
Bulgarian School in Paris: Successes and Challenges
A Bulgarian school in Paris faces challenges but thrives in preserving language and culture.
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24% Bias Score
Indigenous Rights and Cultural Preservation
This article examines the challenges faced by indigenous populations globally, focusing on cultural preservation, human rights, and the International Year of Indigenous Languages.
Indigenous Rights and Cultural Preservation
This article examines the challenges faced by indigenous populations globally, focusing on cultural preservation, human rights, and the International Year of Indigenous Languages.
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24% Bias Score