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X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2026-02-06 17:01
Mongolian athletes will don outfits designed to summon the country’s golden era of raiding the world. https://t.co/AyZIfWmy2e ...
Locating Culture Through Listening to Derian Bukit (with BIM) | Sheila Julis | TEDxUoNMalaysia
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-04 16:44
I appreciate everyone's support because I do have ADHD and the light is blinding and it's giving me blanks. But I need to remind myself that today I'm here with you because it's not for me, it's for the communities. When I first started as a young program development officer working at the local NGO, a constant question that came to mind was how can we as non- indigenous peoples support the communities better.And after working in at least 40 villages, land grab has made it so difficult and sometimes impossi ...
From Vietnamese Craft Villages to Global Brands | Huu Minh Dang | TEDxSaigon Studio
TEDx Talks· 2026-01-30 16:21
Hello everyone, my name is Mun, but you guys can call me Tony and I am grateful to Tik Tok for the privilege of being on the stage today. And right now I would like to ask you to close your eye and imagines a scen for a moment. Imagines we're standing inside the most luxurious fashion bounty cake in Paris next to magnificent Hermes breaking back across from perfectly tailor Chanel gone.But could we place a simple and humble piece of black hair silk from the craft village from Hanoi in the same space. This i ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-19 04:10
UNESCO has designated Italian cooking as an intangible cultural heritage. That may be fine for Italy, but what about the rest of us, asks @hchuaeoan (via @opinion) https://t.co/ayMlOOclYJ ...
Cultural Heritage as a Root for Innovation | Dr Rozan Yunos | TEDxUniversiti Brunei Darussalam
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 16:54
Heritage & Development - The central question is whether to prioritize heritage preservation or accept its loss as the cost of progress, suggesting a need to find a balance [5] - The presentation advocates for a third path: developing differently by integrating memory, protecting what must be protected, and adapting what can be adapted [14] - The talk emphasizes that heritage in Bandar Seri Begawan is a living, moving part of life, not just a static museum exhibit [6] - The presentation highlights the resilience of Kampong Ayer, showcasing how it continues to thrive as a living story of a society [8] Community & Partnership - The presentation suggests mentorship programs where elders teach younger generations traditional skills like fishing, house building on water, and boat construction [10] - The presentation proposes floating classrooms to teach biodiversity and water quality, while also repurposing waste [11] - The presentation emphasizes the importance of partnerships across sectors and generations (SDG17) to preserve heritage [12] - The presentation stresses that preserving heritage requires collaboration between archivists, architects, youth, the elderly, government, civil service, civic society, and small business owners [12] Future & Identity - The presentation commemorates the 55th anniversary of the renaming of Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan, emphasizing the importance of honoring the past while moving forward [15] - The presentation concludes by questioning the purpose of progress if it means losing cultural roots [16]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-12-10 19:57
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status https://t.co/mDElfwjQ8y ...
Kochi: A City of Infinite Stories | Johann Kuruvilla | TEDxASM Kochi
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-09 16:28
Core Idea - The speaker uses the city of Kochi as a metaphor for how heritage and history can be portals to different times and cultures, accessible through storytelling [5][28] - Storytelling is presented as the key to unlocking these portals and experiencing the richness of a city's heritage [27][29][31] Cultural Heritage & Historical Context - Kochi's identity is shaped by a blend of various cultures and historical events, including Portuguese, Dutch, British, Jewish, Arab, and Chinese influences [13][16][23] - Examples of cultural fusion are highlighted through food (string hoppers/spaghetti), architecture (traditional Kerala houses with Portuguese elements), and art forms (Chavittukali/stomping drama) [8][10][12][16] - The 2018 floods and the ancient city of Muziris are used to illustrate how disasters can lead to new beginnings and cultural shifts [22][24] The Role of Heritage in Community - Heritage is not just something to be preserved in museums but is alive in everyday life, connecting people through shared stories, food, and traditions [29][30] - The Kochi Heritage Project aims to foster a sense of belonging and appreciation for the city's unique heritage among locals and visitors [25][26] Personal Transformation - Engaging with heritage and storytelling can lead to personal transformation and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world [27][31]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-11-26 17:30
Jug older than Christianity to return to Cyprus https://t.co/BIiqyGRgcd ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-11-02 21:42
Cultural Heritage - The Netherlands will return a stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt [1]