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City Itinerary: How to travel well in the Vatican

August 20, 2017August 6, 2021

Pope Francis? presence was just so surreal. It felt so light. It felt so encouraging. Even to this day I could not explain why. Raised …

Best From Our Students, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Modak: The Hindu god Ganesha’s favorite dessert

August 20, 2017September 20, 2017

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated festivals of Maharashtra(a state situated in the western coast of India), the land of the great Maratha …

Heritage News

The remarkable water collection system in Jaipur, India

August 19, 2017

There’s a rainwater collection tank at a haveli-turned-guesthouse in Jaipur, Rajasthan, that has been my humble abode for the past few days. India, unfortunately, …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Capturing Culture, Community, Interviews

Interview: Retelling the Story of Bidriware

August 15, 2017September 20, 2017

Any form of art or art requires a great deal of patience and a passion for art making. The Bidriware Artisans are one such category …

Asia, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Shahi Makhana Kheer: Indian opulence through food

August 12, 2017September 24, 2017

A dessert only worthy for royalty; the Shahi Makhana Kheer is an Indian preparation that makes use of the Foxnut. Food is as cultural as …

Blog, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017, South America

Homestyle seafood curry: Afro-Ecuadorian cuisine

August 10, 2017September 24, 2017

Coconut goes really well with seafood, and shrimp is no exception. In Ecuador, a good, homely seafood curry is one of the most popular meal …

Europe, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Zuppa Inglese: A dessert of ambiguous origin

August 8, 2017December 5, 2017

The origin of certain preparations is difficult to perceive. The Zuppa Inglese is one of them. Zuppa Inglese is a dessert typical of Italy?s Central …

Capturing Culture, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017, South America, Student Program

Arroz con Leche: The Latin American dessert with multicultural variants

August 7, 2017September 24, 2017

Latin America comprises most of Central and South America, and in the Caribbean – Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, and is home to …

Asia, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Qabli Pilav: A slow cooked Afghani indulgence

August 6, 2017August 8, 2017

A Hungarian professor travelling to Central Asia and Afghanistan pointed out the distinct identity of the Qabli Pilav as a common Afghani?preparation in the early …