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Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Religious

Diwali; the festival of light

June 7, 2018June 4, 2018

India is a country of varied heritage in the realm of dance,?music, and?festivals. Over the years it has become a?dwelling?of love and pain, light and?shadows. …

Asia, Built Heritage, Europe, Public Spaces

A comparative study of Roman and Mughal Gardens

February 10, 2018June 4, 2018

Garden design as a discipline and as a practice, it has gone through various stages. This idea and discussion of gardens cannot go forward without …

Africa, Best of 2017, Capturing Culture, Internship July December 2017

Malawian cultural identity: A divided stand?

December 28, 2017January 12, 2018

Upon interviewing a host of Malawian citizens, I found that the perception of cultural identity in Malawi is quite skewed.

Africa, Arts and Crafts, Capturing Culture, Internship July December 2017

Preserving Culture through craft in Lamu

December 5, 2017January 8, 2018

The famous monsoon trade of the western Indian Ocean entrenched a unique culture on the East African coast that is manifested by the magnificent stone …

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 …

#makeheritagefun, Built Heritage, Conservation, Europe, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Restoration

#Makeheritagefun: A Visit to Tuvixeddu

May 19, 2017May 16, 2017

Tuvixeddu stands in a state of neglect today. A simple survey of the area brings to light what can be done to repair the immense …

Europe, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Albanian Food Experiments: The Papare

May 8, 2017April 30, 2017

The Albanians have a very carb-heavy diet. Bread seems to be an integral part of their food, and the Papare stands testament to this. Albanian …

Asia, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

The Gulab Jamun: Decadence & Indian Sweets

May 1, 2017April 27, 2017

The gulab jamun is decadent in its level of sweetness. It is one of the most indulgent Indian desserts. When I think about Indian food, …

#makeheritagefun, Capturing Culture, Europe, Food Heritage, Uncategorized

Albanian Traditional Cuisine: A Picnic at the Artificial Lake, Tirana

April 19, 2017April 17, 2017

Albania is known for its food that comes from various cities within the country. By having a little picnic with my friends, I decided to …