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Culture in the Himalayas

June 19, 2018June 16, 2018

The Himalayan people’s diversity reflects through their architecture, their languages and dialects,their rituals and beliefs, and even their clothing. This is typified by the shapes …

Asia, Continent, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Nature, Traditions

The Bhatial songs of Bangladesh’s rivers

June 18, 2018June 16, 2018

Thousands of Boatsmen have lived in Bangladesh, often known as a river irrigated land. These boatsmen have adopted the legacy of own traditions and culture …

Asia, Food Heritage, Traditions

Jalebi through the years

June 17, 2018June 16, 2018

Jalebi through is a sweet popular in regions such as South Asia, West Asia, North Africa and East Africa. It is made from deep-fried maida …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

The mysteries behind Saint Basil’s Cathedral

June 16, 2018June 12, 2018

Located at Red Square, Moscow, Russia, Saint Basil’s Cathedral has also functioned as a museum. There are several mysteries associated with the structure. Discussing its …

Africa, Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Egyptian Gardens in comparison with Colonial Gardens and the Post Independence Gardens of Pakistan

June 14, 2018June 10, 2018

Description of Egyptian Gardens A comparison of Egyptian Gardens with Colonial Gardens and Post Independence Gardens in Pakistan is pretty much necessary to trace the …

Asia, Built Heritage

Chennai?s vanishing Art Deco architecture

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018

Chennai has always been a favorite for Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpieces. Be it the Chepauk palace or the Madras High Court or the Ripon building, there …

Africa, Intangible Heritage

The Intangible Heritage of Egypt

June 12, 2018June 10, 2018

Wherever you go all over Egypt, you will find many of dazzling handicrafts. Along the River Nile, an array of handicrafts represented the daily life …

Asia, Built Heritage

Surveying the Shalimar Gardens

June 11, 2018June 7, 2018

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Shalimar Gardens in 1637. Akin to all previous Mughal landscape architecture, I found this architectural marvel to also …

Asia, Built Heritage

Hoysala Architecture

June 8, 2018June 6, 2018

Hoysala Architecture is an architectural style that was developed by the Hoysala Empire between the 11th and 14th centuries, particularly in the region now known …