Intangible Heritage Archives - Page 9 of 27

Built Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Against the Forces of Nature: Tackling Floods with Resilient Vernacular Architecture in Chikwawa

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

What would life be like if you had a home today and not tomorrow? What if you are enjoying a great meal today and the …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

Exploring Cultures: Homesteads and Huts of Various Kenyan Ethnic Groups

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

A further look into the theme of built vernacular heritage (#builtheritage) exploring the topic in more in-depth detail from the perspective of a different country, …

Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Looking for the ‘Real’ English Cottage?

August 18, 2016August 23, 2016

The most interesting history is what you discover by yourself; uncovering clues to a place, or an individuals, heritage in places often overlooked by others. …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions, Urban, World Heritage Sites

Uncovering the Mysteries of the Mameluks: Egyptian Vernacular Heritage

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

Cairo ? one of world?s few continuously inhabited ancient cities has been home to the world?s greatest civilizations. Each of these in turn made the …

Best From Our Students, Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions

I Casoni: Vernacular Architecture in the Venetian Lagoon

August 17, 2016February 1, 2017

What is vernacular architecture? What are its characteristics? Are there examples of vernacular architecture in Italy? Vernacular architecture is a specific kind of architecture. Ronald …

Blog, Community, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Interpretation

The ‘Sound’ Heritage of the National Anthem

August 15, 2016August 27, 2016

Music ties meaningful words and brings together people. That’s the purpose of a national anthem: to develop and enrich the feeling of patriotism among the …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions

A Glimpse into Zambia’s Dying Cultural Heritage of Vernacular Architecture

August 11, 2016August 13, 2016

When we go?back into Zambia?s history, we learn that between?the 1600s to 1900s, Zambia was at a convergence point of the popular Bantu migrations from …

Best of 2016, Blog, Features, Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Kimjang: The culture of sharing in Korea

August 6, 2016September 30, 2017

As not only a delicious cuisine from preserved food, but also an iconic food of the Korean Peninsula, Kimchi boasts millions of?fans across the atlas. …

Best of 2016, Blog, Features, Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

Sohbat: The Pashtun dish that brings people together

August 5, 2016September 24, 2017

Sohbat is a popular traditional dish of?this region, comprising of desi chicken curry and chappatis, and garnished with fresh salad or chicken pieces. Dera Ismail …