Tag #Heritage

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Expats' Journey Showcases China's Rich Culture

China's Culture Journey," a four-episode English documentary airing on Dragon TV since March 4, follows two expats' 20,000-kilometer journey across 16 Chinese landmarks, including nine UNESCO World Heritage sites, showcasing China's cultural preservation and modern development.

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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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Blue Plaques Honor Hepburn, Bolan, and Other Cultural Figures

English Heritage announced that Audrey Hepburn, Marc Bolan, Barbara Pym, Graham Sutherland, Alicia Markova, and Una Marson will receive blue plaques in London, celebrating their contributions to the city's cultural landscape.

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Reduced Inequality
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\$110 Million Redevelopment of Fremantle's Elders Wool Stores

Human Urban's \$110 million redevelopment of Fremantle's historic Elders Wool Stores will repurpose the 20,000-square-meter site into a mixed-use complex with apartments, co-living units, and retail, preserving original structures while adding two to three stories.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Teessaurus Park Dinosaurs Denied Listed Status

Historic England rejected a bid to grant Grade II listed status to three steel triceratops sculptures in Middlesbrough's Teessaurus Park due to their repainted finish and the artist's lack of national recognition, despite the C20 Society's argument for their significance as a rare major 20th-century...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Parliament Hill's Centre Block Undergoes Multibillion-Dollar Restoration

A multibillion-dollar renovation of Parliament Hill's Centre Block, begun in 2018 and projected to finish in the early 2030s, involves replacing its foundation, upgrading infrastructure, and restoring historical features, temporarily relocating Parliament's operations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Global Fate of Brutalist Architecture: Preservation Battles and Adaptive Reuse

Brutalism, a controversial architectural style using exposed concrete, faces global threats of demolition and neglect, with some buildings successfully repurposed while others face uncertain futures despite preservation efforts.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sagrada Familia's Staircase Plan Sparks Legal Battle, Displacement Concerns

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia plans a new staircase, potentially displacing 1,000 families and businesses, prompting legal action and raising concerns about overcrowding amid record tourist numbers (4.83 million in 2022).

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Germany Forms National Association for Industrial Culture

The Landschaftsverbände Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) and Rheinland (LVR) will launch the Bundesverband Industriekultur Deutschland on April 1st in Dortmund, a national association uniting actors in industrial culture to strengthen its political and societal influence and promote the preservation and develo...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Moon Added to List of Threatened Heritage Sites

The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has added the moon to its 2024 watchlist of threatened heritage sites, citing concerns over the lack of preservation protocols for accelerating lunar activities by private companies and governments, jeopardizing historical artifacts left on the Moon's surface.

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Off-Road Bikers Damage UK's Ancient Monuments

Illegal off-road biking is causing significant damage to ancient monuments across the UK, including the Bronze Age Tor Clawdd ring cairn near Swansea, with archaeologists warning of "complete destruction" and calling for increased enforcement and public awareness.

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No Poverty
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Chile to transform Allende and Aylwin's homes into museums for \$2.2 million

The Chilean government will spend \$2.2 million to buy three houses belonging to former presidents Allende and Aylwin, turning them into museums. This has sparked controversy due to the involvement of Minister of Defence Maya Fernández, a co-owner of Allende's house.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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