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Arts and Crafts, Capturing Culture, Cultural Identity, Go Heritage Runs, Sports

When running a race makes you culturally aware

November 14, 2017December 19, 2017

As a marathon runner, I try to run in as many cities or countries as I can. ?Runcations? have been a huge part of my …

Heritage News

Chennai, Jaipur and Varanasi join the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network

November 12, 2017January 18, 2018

We have grown listening and learning one form of art or another. The city of Chennai in India is known for its dance forms as …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Capturing Culture, Photo Stories

The story of carved faces from Bengal in India

November 11, 2017December 24, 2017

The masks are traditional objects of worship and devotion in Bengal. The craft of Gomira Mask making is one such art form. In its pristine …

Arts and Crafts, Blog

November theme of the month – Arts and Crafts

November 9, 2017June 12, 2020

How do we define?crafts??Craft, in its simplest form, is defined as a product made by hand requiring particular set of skills?and?tools. Craftsmanship is the skill …

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Built Heritage, Community, Public Spaces

The National Museums of Lamu

October 4, 2017October 1, 2017

The National Museums of Kenya Lamu Museums (NMK-LM) is a regional specific cultural institution located in the northeastern coast of Kenya. NMK-LM is actually located …

Built Heritage, Community, Heritage, South America

Cathedrals and Cuenca: Built Heritage files

October 3, 2017October 2, 2017

Since the foundation of the city in 1557, religion has been one of the most important elements for the people in Cuenca. Like any other …

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Built Heritage, Community

The Memorial Tower at Lilongwe

October 2, 2017October 1, 2017

The War Memorial Tower in Lilongwe is located at the center of the town between the Capital Hill and Area 18 residential area. It is …

Asia, Community, Conservation, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

The extraordinary art of weaving of the Singpho tribe of north-east India

September 27, 2017October 2, 2017

The high prevalence of handloom and textile made products has been indispensable to the heritage of north eastern states. This is indicative of the dressing …

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Nature

Exploring the legacy Of Lake Malawi National Park

September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

In order to answer the interesting questions on how things are changing at both local and global level, it is imperative for the countries to …