About three decades ago, a group of neo-Nazi skinheads got together with members of the Ku Klux Klan to hold a parade in West Chester. The borough council doesn’t like the idea, but it sticks to the principle: as long as this group meets all of the city’s requirements, theyRead More →
Murals exist in almost every culture around the world and have long been used by people and communities to communicate with each other. The earliest known example of a mural is in South Africa and was drawn on a rock face 73,000 years ago. Later murals have been found inRead More →
Until recent years, African representation was virtually non-existent in the world of comic book heroes – born in the West. South African artist Anathi Hadebe is among the artists changing that with an African approach to comics and animation. Hadebe, originally from KwaZulu-Natal, began studying fine art at Durban UniversityRead More →
With a privileged location on the seafront of the paradise beach of Palma Novathe modern hotel is designed to let you flow and make the most of your lifestyle, while bringing local culture to the area. At the end of August, the second edition of the summer market took placeRead More →
From Port Shepstone’s Maritime Cultural Museum to the Ntelezi Msani Heritage Center in Mthwalume, there are a number of cultural sites to explore on the South Coast in September. As Heritage Month approaches, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment and Enterprise (SCTIE) – Phelisa Mangcu said it was importantRead More →
Much has been written about the evolution of the streaming industry in 2022. Subscribers are going offline. Market share is down. For some observers, this change represents a natural pendulum swing after years of growth due to the pandemic. For others, declining subscriber growth for streaming market leaders is aRead More →
Much has been written about the evolution of the streaming industry in 2022. Subscribers are going offline. Market share is down. For some observers, this change represents a natural pendulum swing after years of growth due to the pandemic. For others, declining subscriber growth for streaming market leaders is aRead More →
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 1:20 p.m.Press release: Hastings District Council Four months later, construction of Flaxmere’s new skate plaza is well underway, with the facility set to feature unique features including art design elements representing the area. RICH Landscapes owner Richard Smith and his team designed this skating plaza, addingRead More →
Vacationers seek to connect with the culture and history of their destinations and Regent Seven Seas has the answer. Cruise lines are addressing demand from cruise passengers for more in-depth experiences ashore. In the high end, the luxury range Regent seven seas revamped its shore excursions, introducing two new concepts:Read More →
Some like to relax on the sand with a book or a cocktail in hand for a week. For others, boredom sets in quickly. It can be difficult to find a beach that appeals to different travel styles, but around the world there are destinations that offer ocean time andRead More →
GCC travelers looking for one last summer getaway need look no further than Germany’s wonderfully rich cultural attractions. Explore the German.Local.Culture campaign to fully experience Germany, from breathtaking landscapes to interactive craft workshops in the different cities. “The German.Local.Culture campaign is one that resonates well with our Gulf markets,” saidRead More →
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The village of Inukjuak is seen on the shore of Hudson Bay Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Inukjuak, Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldAdrian Wyld/The Canadian Press According to a new report, the justice system in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec should be better adapted to the local culture andRead More →
Hyderabad, August 5 India’s Chief Justice NV Ramana said on Friday that global culture is emerging as a threat to local culture, symbols and identities. In his speech at the 82nd convocation of Osmania University here, he noted that driven by the winds of globalization, people are moving towards globalRead More →
Local residents who have been following current events in the town of Tahlequah have had a lot to discuss lately, and one topic that ruffled some feathers was the downtown murals and a new owner’s decision. company to paint on one of them on his building. Business owners are notRead More →
More than 2,000 restaurants, most of them family-run, are part of the Responsible Tourism Mission network More than 2,000 restaurants, most of them family-run, are part of the Responsible Tourism Mission network Sreejith and his wife, Manju, live in an unassuming house at Malikkayalchira in Kumarakom. The picturesque surroundings ofRead More →
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, commended the efforts and commitment of digital and telecommunications service provider, Globacom, to promote Nigerian culture and values to the rest of the world. The monarch said this during the 2022 edition of the Ojude Oba festival. Oba Adetona said in theRead More →
Skift grip By choosing a community-focused nonprofit to help shape Hawaii’s tourism marketing, the state’s tourism authority made a bold statement, severing a century-old relationship with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. . It’s controversial, but it’s the hard way to redefine the future of tourism. Dawit Habtemariam The pandemic hasRead More →
The colorful annual celebration that floats along the city’s ancient KhlongLatChado marks KhaoPhansa, or the Buddhist Lent period. Tourists are invited to experience this year’s “Phansa Water Festival in KhlongLatChado” which will be held in Ayutthaya on Wednesday, July 13 (also AsalhaBucha Day), to celebrate KhaoPhansa. Khao Phansa, the firstRead More →
GILMANTON — The downtown barn gatherings began as a way to bring people together in an uplifting and friendly environment. The most recent event at the barn took place nearly three years ago, and now that the public health landscape seems secure enough for their return, the series founder saidRead More →
CELEBRATING cultural diversity and showcasing local talent, the Liffang project in Garapan drew crowds at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games. “Liffang” in Carolinian means to give. Office of Carolinian Affairs project coordinator Agatha Ketebengang said the project was designed to empower participating local entrepreneurs and their families to be self-sufficient,Read More →
Anyone who regularly strolls down the alley between the Barrow-Civic Theater and Daffin’s Candy between Liberty and Buffalo streets in Franklin will now have something both artistic and historic to gaze upon – a mural by a local skins group sheep from the corps of black fifes and drums. ARead More →
The Chattanooga Tourism Co. is pleased to announce the awarding of $605,500 to 28 local culture, heritage and arts partners through the second round of the Cultural Tourism Advancement (CTA) grant. This year’s process was highly competitive, with 39 applicants applying for $1.3 million in assistance for events, improvements, exhibits,Read More →
In mid-May, the Berkeley community was devastated by the closing from another beloved local landmark, Shattuck Cinemas. This, unfortunately, is not an isolated incident. Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an increase in turnover for local businesses downtown and on Telegraph Avenue due to fewer customers andRead More →
An Italian university promotes local culture in the metaverse University of Bari Aldo Moro set to promote local culture in the metaverse using non-fungible tokens By Shashank Bhardwaj Aldo Moro UniversityImage: Shutterstock Italy’s Aldo Moro University has taken steps to promote and revive Puglia’s cultural heritage beyond conventional means, usingRead More →
As the pandemic wanes, a growing number of travelers seek unique, immersive experiences they can share with family and friends, and that’s where La Coleccion Resorts by Fiesta Americana’s portfolio of more than 30 properties comes in. Game. “There is an intense desire to reunite with loved ones and friendsRead More →
The Casita of Don Pedro is one of many parts of Humboldt Park that reminds people of the neighborhood’s deep Puerto Rican roots. Maintaining that culture is something defenders have focused on. Walking down Division Street, pedestrians will pass nine murals painted by local artists. The idea is to createRead More →
May 17, 2022 By Barrett Seaman– From time to time, tensions rise to the surface between the uniformed police and firefighters of the rivertowns on the one hand and an increasingly progressive population and their elected officials on the other. Beginning with the murder of George Floyd in June 2020,Read More →
The Comoros hosted the eighth International Conference on Responsible and Sustainable Tourism. The conference held on May 10 and 11 in Moroni was an opportunity for the Archipelago to promote its islands and find solutions to overcome the lack of notoriety of the Comoros on the international scene. According toRead More →
In an effort to introduce Qatari culture and promote the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, a number of young Qataris have launched an entertaining cartoon series called “Kawkabani”.The 5-episode series was produced by Nefaish Animation Studio, with support from Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Doha Film Institute (DFI)Read More →
Rekindle the joys of travel with nothing less than the largest local hotel chain in the Philippines This year, summer in the Philippines becomes even more special as, after two years of being locked in the safety of their homes, Filipinos can now travel to places as they were beforeRead More →
Climate change is a reality and there is enough significant evidence to suggest that we are heading towards a global climate crisis. Thus, sustainability is not just a choice, but the need of the hour. People are now realizing that immediate action is needed to take control of the situation,Read More →
Thus, we can realize IKN as a safe and comfortable city, which respects human rights. Jakarta (ANTARA) – The development of the new Indonesian capital (IKN) must take into account local socio-cultural and socio-economic aspects, stressed Laksana Tri Handoko, head of the National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN). DuringRead More →
Good times and Gemütlichkeit in Germany. NEW DELHI – Germany is an increasingly multicultural country. For Indians in particular, Germany is attractive because of the easy access to vegetarian and vegan food, whether it’s cut plaice in Hamburg, cucumber salad with dill in Berlin or spicy vegan sausage in Munich,Read More →
Trew has been in the business of teaching English for over 25 years. He is the author of many books well known to English learners in several countries. In 2006, he left the UK and came to Vietnam to work as a consultant and English book content moderator for DTPRead More →
Paradise Playa del Carmen Melia If you want to pack up after a Playa del Carmen vacation feeling so much better than when you arrived, check into Paradisus by Melia. The 501-room Playa del Carmen property is split into two parts, La Perla, which caters exclusively to adults, and ParadisusRead More →
The content of the campaign successfully launched in 2021 has been expanded – Nature and cultural tourism in all its facets – Campaign clusters guide the offer – Storytelling in social media The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) supports the relaunch of the inspirational German.Local.Culture campaign. Restart of receptive tourism.Read More →
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) supports the relaunch of the inspirational campaign German.Local.Culture. Restart of receptive tourism. Petra Hedorfer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO): “After two years of the Corona pandemic and in the context of the terrible war in Ukraine, the tourism industry is facing major challenges. In thisRead More →
MULTAN – Provincial Energy Minister Dr Akhtar Malik said on Monday that Pakistan’s outgoing government Tehreek-e-Insaf strongly believes in promoting local culture across the world. He voiced these views at a ceremony on Punjab Culture Day here at Tea House Multan. The provincial minister pointed out that the promotion ofRead More →
TRY SUSHI – The Buckeye Local High School Foreign Language Club hosted a global experience with the 17th Annual International Culture Fair on February 24. dancing among other entertainments. Foreign Language Club members Sydney Snyder, left, and Lexie Leach, next to her, hand out sushi at theirRead More →
But unlearning paradise has precedent in Chiu’s practice, as evidenced by “Paradise Now?: Contemporary Art from the Pacific,” the 2004 exhibition she curated at the Asia Society and Museum in New York. Rethinking Hawai’i beyond the prism of leisure intervenes in what scholar Edward Said has described as the WesternRead More →
Between environmental costs, COVID, and criticism from digital nomads hurting local economies, the world is questioning the magic of travel — and increasing screen time. While the meager form the Metaverse has taken on today can’t replace the exact smells, tastes, or luminescence that make discovering new corners of theRead More →
Katsuren-jo Castle Site © Uruma City School Board Beyond symbolic icons such as limestone castles, centenary citizens, the tricord sanshin and shisa (guardian lion dogs of the Ryukyu) perched on tiled rooftops, Japan’s southernmost archipelago has a distinct culture rooted in the deep history of the Ryukyu kingdom. From eatingRead More →
GET READY – The Buckeye Local High School Foreign Language Club is gearing up for the 17th Annual Culture Fair which will take place Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Food, music, exhibits and theatrical performances from around the world will be part of the festivities with 31 countriesRead More →
The Ambassador chooses cooking as a funky and comprehensive way to introduce Vietnam’s rich culture to international friends. A dish of Mi Quang or Quang noodles. Photo: Phuong Nguyen Vietnam and Japan will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2023 (SeptemberRead More →
Frankly: “Houthi terror attacks will not deter US investment in the region, says Hal Delano Roosevelt DUBAI: Terror attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis will not prevent an increase in the level of US investment in Saudi Arabia, a leading US business expert has told Arab News. Hal Delano Roosevelt, ChairmanRead More →
By any measure, Victoria’s third downtown art walk should be a win-win. The event not only aims to provide local artists with a platform to share and sell their work in the community, but it also hopes to give the city’s thriving downtown area a boost while providing residents withRead More →
The “local” culture has changed since COVID-19. People who live and work in Aspen can no longer afford to eat at most local restaurants. The best of them has closed (Bamboo Bear). We no longer play in our backyard because the hike or bike ride at Maroon Bells is soRead More →
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Now it is a large wall. The second and final phase of the Andrews Avenue mural ended on Wednesday, bringing the total length of the public artwork to over 500 feet, creating a new landmark in the Mahoning Valley . Painted on a long concrete retaining wallRead More →
Through ANI BEIJING: In an effort to influence social media operations, China outsources social media work rather than paying individuals to post and promote the country’s government, local culture, and economic growth. Jordan Schneider in ChinaTalk said that nearly two decades after China began mobilizing its “fifty cent army” toRead More →
Beijing [China], Nov 11 (ANI): In an effort to influence social media operations, China outsources social media work rather than paying individuals to post and promote government, local culture and growth economy of the country. Jordan Schneider in ChinaTalk said that nearly two decades after China began mobilizing its “fiftyRead More →
ST. PETERSBURG (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – November 10, 2021) On the 200th anniversary of the birth of iconic Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a well-known Italian musician explained to Sputnik the impact of the novelist on his youth and his culture . “Dostoevsky has been in my life from aRead More →
Aspiring artists of all ages in Houlton now have a place to go to hone their skills and display their art for all to see. HOULTON, Maine – Aspiring artists of all ages in Houlton now have a place to go to hone their skills and display their art forRead More →
Outside Roadrunner Emporium at 928 New York Avenue in Alamogordo are road signs, revolving window decorations that included a high school sport in Alamogordo and has since changed to a Día de los Muertos theme. Inside the store is a wealth of arts and crafts made by local artisans, relicsRead More →
When you go to a place like Hawaii, you often experience a deep sense of peace, relaxation and fulfillment. Maybe you snorkel, hike, get on a surfboard. Maybe you eat starfruit and mango every morning and watch the sunset every night. As a vacationer you get a lot from Hawaii,Read More →
Estudio ALA recently completed a small development in Baja California Sur with the overarching goal of reintroducing local culture into the architecture, the building process and the visitor experience. Read on below Our featured videos The project is called El Perdido, and it is a set of hut-like accommodation thatRead More →
CRAFT Known as a nation of perfectionists, “Craft” introduces travelers to the country’s traditional bakers, forward-thinking fashion designers and up-and-coming winemakers. Travelers will learn about Germany’s centuries-old craft techniques and the local artisans who help keep the country at the forefront of innovation and the arts. For example, Wimar inRead More →
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To deepen the cultural differences between West and East – and explore what it would take for brands to succeed in China – we spoke with Siu Tang, Founder and Creative Director of The Orangeblowfish. Since the agency was founded in 2012, Tang has led the creative branding, rebranding, design,Read More →
Thunder Bay Culture Days begins September 24. PRESS RELEASE CITY OF THUNDER BAY ************************* THUNDER BAY – Everyone is encouraged to participate in the upcoming Thunder Bay Culture Days from September 24 to October 24, with over 30 activities registered in the Thunder Bay District. Culture Days is an annualRead More →
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hispanic Heritage Month is underway across the country and the 2021 Springfield Puerto Rican Parade was held on September 19 to celebrate the culture. The 31st Annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade may have gone virtual this year, but that hasn’t stopped the community from proudly showcasingRead More →
One way to avoid – or at least minimize – the risk that new “solutions” will lead to problems. aThe generalized unintended consequences are to limit the scale of the experiment. At the local and regional level, experience feedback is faster and ecological limits are more immediately identifiable. In addition,Read More →
Warsaw launches its own VOD platform to boost local culture The service could prove essential for the sector and the public in the context of the coronavirus pandemic Since September 1, the city of Warsaw has its own video on demand (VOD) platform. It will offer just about anything thatRead More →
The historic center of the city of Puebla, where I live, is a world heritage to place. The main square is flanked by a cathedral built in 1575 and the nearby post office, like many buildings in the area, is beautifully decorated in traditional tiles. But among these buildings areRead More →
The historic center of The city of Puebla, where I live, is a World Heritage Site. The main square is flanked by a cathedral built in 1575, and the neighboring post office, like many buildings in the area, is beautifully decorated with traditional tiles. But among these buildings, there isRead More →
The historic city center of Puebla, where I live, is a World Heritage Site. The main square is flanked by a cathedral built in 1575, and the neighboring post office, like many buildings in the area, is beautifully decorated with traditional tiles. But among these buildings, there is also aRead More →
The Deichman Bjørvika Library in Oslo was named the world’s best new public library. The annual award is given to a library in any country in the world that has excelled in combining open and functional architecture with creative computing solutions while involving digital technologies and local culture. The PublicRead More →
Feeding off this sudden connectivity, a post-lockdown exchange between clubs in major cities was joined by lesser-known names, with representatives from nascent scenes like Xiamen and Hangzhou forming a moving congress during the summer months of 2020. “Every weekend, everyone was partying, the people from Elevator in Shanghai, OIL inRead More →
The culture of a place often determines its destiny. And this culture, more often than not, was established by its founders. It has been widely observed, for example, that New York’s open, global and multicultural mercantile culture derives in part from the Dutch ethics of its founding era. A veryRead More →
Founded over 100 years ago, the Green Lake Yacht Club (GLYC) is an integral part of the region’s culture. Sailing has a rich history in Green Lake; even before GLYC was founded, yacht races and cruises were a summer staple on the lake. It wasn’t until 1894 that 25 passionateRead More →
Writings on the wall Public art installations can be seen throughout Charleston, mostly in the form of murals painted on the facades of private businesses. As you descend Maybank Highway, through Avondale, along the city’s main arteries, pops of color emerge from the walls of our cityscape. Murals of Charleston’sRead More →
From majestic ice castles to wintery backyard grills with Chef Nick Rabar and community spotlight on what makes Southern New England such a special place to live, Simply Southern New England is a new style program. of life determined to showcase the heart of local businesses and culture. Best ofRead More →
Cristina Africano and Chris Frost-McKee think people would be happier if they ate a little sauerkraut every day. For the past fifteen years, Frost-McKee has been a firm believer in the benefits of kraut, a fascination that has spread to his family, who decided to start marketing their fermented foodsRead More →