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Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Sports

The evolution of Yoga

January 24, 2018January 31, 2018

It is popularly believed that Yoga originated from India about 5,000 years ago. It possibly came into existence during the excavation of the Indus Valley …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

Unlocking Aligarh

January 21, 2018January 31, 2018

The practice of lock manufacturing in Aligarh started about 125 years ago. Before the 18th century, it was known by the name ?Kol or Koli?. …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Jollof Rice: From New York’s MET to many satisfied tummies

January 20, 2018May 22, 2018

Jollof Rice, the national dish of Nigeria, is an integral part of Nigerian culture. The dish was first discovered ?in 1809 by Albright Einshton, an …

Archaeology, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, Europe, GIP Jan - June 2018, Public Spaces

Cultural Routes: An archaeological perspective

January 8, 2018January 14, 2018

The importance of road transport and migration is highlighted by its antiquity, often portrayed in archaeological findings. The Mcdonalds at Fritocchie is exemplary of the contemporary confluence of cultural components like food and archaeology.

GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage

The Manifesto- January to June 2018

January 6, 2018June 12, 2020

At GoUNESCO, we work with monthly themes – these are reflected in the tasks we give our interns and the articles published on the website too. Here are the themes we will be focusing on in the next 6 months.

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Best of 2017, Internship July December 2017, Nature

The Owl: An Omen in Malawian Mythology

December 29, 2017January 12, 2018

In some Malawian myths, the owl is associated with death. In some other traditions too, th bird is often associated with magic.

Asia, Best of 2017, Immigrant Heritage, Internship July December 2017

A home across mountains : A Tibetian immigrant’s story

December 26, 2017January 12, 2018

Ishi belongs to the Tibetan diaspora born and bought up in Nainital, India but her roots lie firmly in Tibet.

Arts and Crafts, Asia

A Tale of Mysore Silk

December 11, 2017December 17, 2017

Silk ?is a symbol of Royalty in India, where weddings and religious rituals have a customary outfit for both men and women. The texture and …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Internship July December 2017

Weaving Culture through the Afghan rug

December 7, 2017January 1, 2018

Recently, I participated in a huge cultural conference held by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in Kabul, coordinated by various artisans across Afghanistan. This is …