Core Argument - Societies' choices about what to remember and forget shape their present and future, influencing their self-perception and direction [2][9][29] - Preserving sites of mass violence, like Gulag heritage sites, is crucial for uncovering hidden evidence, facilitating remembrance, and educating future generations [11][12][21] Significance of Gulag Heritage Preservation - Gulag sites contain physical evidence, such as artifacts and structural remains, that supplements archival records and reveals the realities of life in the camps [13][15][17] - Visiting Gulag sites allows individuals to connect emotionally with the past, mourn losses, and protest against authoritarianism, fostering a deeper understanding beyond historical texts [18][19][20] - Preserving Gulag heritage educates people about the atrocities of the past, promoting critical thinking and preventing future acts of repression and violence [21][24][25] Implications for Society - Examining Gulag heritage encourages reflection on the diverse forms and consequences of repression, fostering a sense of vigilance against societal regression [25] - Combining historical research, archaeology, memory work, and heritage preservation provides a comprehensive understanding of the past, encompassing emotions, experiences, and individual stories [26] - Remembering past suffering can serve as a warning, guiding societies towards peace and freedom by highlighting the stakes involved in historical memory [28][29]

In this compelling TEDx talk, heritage enthusiast Saad Zahid takes us on an eye-opening journey through Pakistan’s hidden timelines—beyond 1947. From the 9,000-year-old city of Mehrgarh in Balochistan to the urban brilliance of the Indus Valley Civilization, from Gandhara's Buddhist marvels to Mughal grandeur, Saad reveals how this land has been a cradle of civilizations for millennia. Layer by layer, he walks us through centuries of architecture, spirituality, and multicultural heritage—across Sindh, Punja ...

[applause] My name is Wafi and today I'll be delivering a talk about leadership a blueprint for Brunai's future. Now let me ask a question before I begin my talk. Who raised their hand here who believe they are capable of being a leader.Can I see a raise of hand. Keep that in mind because this talk is all for you. So all right so before I begin I always have this saying that you are all built for tomorrow and you are rooted in yesterday.So what does this mean. This basically means that all of you are being ...

Career & Family Balance - The speaker initially prioritized career advancement, becoming the first female HR director in a five-star international hotel and later working in Brunei palaces [6] - The speaker faced a career crossroads when considering a move to Xi'an, China, grappling with the decision between career and family [7][8] - The speaker chose to resign from a high-flying career to focus on raising her children, later returning to work in a different field [9][10][11] - The speaker eventually became the first non-French commercial attaché, receiving recognition from the French President [12] Heritage & Modernity - The speaker emphasizes the importance of heritage in building integrity, hard work, and family unity [14][15] - Heritage provided authenticity and identity, teaching the reward of hard work, commitment, and integrity [15] - The speaker's children embrace both tradition and modernity, valuing family and filial piety [16][17] - The speaker advocates for integrating the best of heritage and modernity to empower the next generation [18] Personal Values & Identity - The speaker's mother defied tradition by asserting her right to raise her child [2] - The speaker resolved to be self-reliant and independent, pursuing education and career goals against parental wishes [5] - The speaker realized the importance of selfless care and love, nurturing her children with integrity and resilience [16] - The speaker concludes that heritage provides emotional strength and resilience in a changing world, while modernity fosters intellectual openness and adaptability [22]

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]

Good afternoon everyone. When we talk about youth and heritage, they seem to be far from each other. But after a quick show of hands, you'll learn the underlying connections between them.Question one, who saw the moon during the mid-autumn festival. Show me your hands, please. Thank you.And question two, who have been amazed by the ancient temples while playing the black mythong. Raise your hands if so. Thank you.We see that's most of us. Here's a question. When you saw the pictures view or just play the ga ...

सत श्री अकाल इट्स गो बी अ चेंज आई एम गोइंग टू टॉक इन पंजाबी दोस्तों मैं जसमीत नयर आओ माजे दे अमृतसर दी गल करिए विसे दी गल करिए साडी धरोहर दी गल करिए वीरसा की है इज द ट्रेडिशन एंड द कल्चर ऑफ अ प्लेस सुरजीत पातर सा अपने राइटर पोएट उन्हें दो लाइनना तो शुरू करांगी सुनो ओए नजर लगी पंजाब नु एदी नजर उतारो नजर लगी पंजाब न एदी नजर उतारो लेके मरचा कौड़िया सिर तो वो सिर तो व के मर्चुग साड़ो ओ नजर लगी पंजाब नदी नजर उतारो सिफ्ती दा घर अमृत दा सागर दरबार साहब दी नी रखी सूफी मियां मीर हजरत मियां मीर ने 1588 158 88 जो गुरु अ ...

[Music] Namaste and a very beautiful good morning. First time a talk in the school for me. Indian textiles, handcraft, hand loom.one of the second most employment giving after agriculture and over that in Indian textiles it's the saris my first love it's more than just a garment it's a living canvas a canvas which is 7 m long a dream come true for any artist and for me any kind of weave any kind of design any account of my story, thought process I can put on the seven mters of canvas and there are if you go ...

[Music] I mean usually as musicians we speak before the music happens. So this is the other way around. So it's so if you can recognize that's my first performance when I was 2 and 1/2 years old and you can move on with the slides.So um my relationship with the tabla began I guess before I was even born because uh my father my grandfather both have been legendary virtuoso of this art form. So the tabla as a kid it used to be my favorite toy. It was my best friend and uh today it's become a companion. It's b ...

on behalf of Ayan. Uh firstly I won't take up much time but thank you so much Flora for inviting me here. Thank you all of you for having me here as well.Um this was a very difficult presentation for me to put together because I don't think about these things very often. My work I'm an architect. I work with identity. I work with culture and heritage architectural heritage sites across the country.I moved back from being in various different places in the world. Um 20 years of being away. I moved back in 20 ...