Author: Daniela

  • “Tradition Does Not Confine Us – It Guides Us”

    “Tradition Does Not Confine Us – It Guides Us”

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    In a recent post I acknowledged my mixed feelings  about traditional cultures. Subsequently, I came across this column by Tiffani Gyatso in Buddhistdoor Global. She writes beautifully about the tension between tradition and modernity and concludes: Tradition sustains; contemporaneity provokes. And perhaps the future of art—of those expressions that truly touch the human spirit—lies precisely…

  • Rays of Hope

    Rays of Hope

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    “From conceptual works like Rays of Hope to traditional models like the paper airplane or peace crane and even modern collaborations with origami masters, my work explores how thoughtful choices transform a blank sheet into something meaningful.” – Kevin Box Kevin Box is recognized for his ability to capture the delicate nature of paper in dynamic, multi-media…

  • How 15 Traditional Crafts Survived For Centuries

    How 15 Traditional Crafts Survived For Centuries

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    From India’s handmade paper and sacred metal mirrors, to Japan’s soy sauce fermented in 100-year-old barrels, Business Insider gives us an inside look at centuries-old traditions around the globe to see how they’re still standing.

  • Sri Lanka Traditional Masks

    Sri Lanka Traditional Masks

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    Abigail King writes about her trip to Sri Lanka where she learns how to carve traditional masks. In the process she also learns about the meanings behind them. We’re in Galle in southern Sri Lanka, a windswept port with old stone ramparts, and years of tradition. If you left the palm trees by the crashing…

  • Intangible Cultural Heritage – It’s Complicated

    Intangible Cultural Heritage – It’s Complicated

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    Although I post a lot about traditional cultures, I must admit my feelings about them are mixed. I appreciate that long standing customs and traditional roles can strengthen community bonds and give a community its unique cultural identity. However, I know how stifling those roles often are for women and for those who don’t fit…

  • Reviving Traditional Crafts

    Reviving Traditional Crafts

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    Ulaanbaatar, May 28, 2025 /MONTSAME/. An exhibition showcasing the collection of works by artist, researcher, and felt crafter Uriankhai D.Tangad, dedicated to his 80th birthday, took place on May 23-27, 2025, at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. Ethnographer, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Cultural Studies D. Tangad said, “Today I am displaying some of my…

  • Pakistani Truck Art

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    Pakistanis Take Truck Painting to a Whole New Level Truck painting has become a distinctively Pakistani art form. Scholars have traced evidence of decorated transport in the Subcontinent back thousands of years. The Pakistani practice of truck painting began gaining widespread popularity soon after the country’s independence. While trucks in India and other countries may feature embellishment,…

  • A world in debt: Reforming the multilateral financial architecture

    A world in debt: Reforming the multilateral financial architecture

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    According to data from UN Trade and Development, 3.3 billion people today live in countries where debt interest payments exceed spending on health and education. What can the multilateral system do to address the global debt crisis and ensure equitable access to finance? How can we reform the international financial architecture to ensure that developing…

  • Preserving Ancient Vietnamese Crafts

    Preserving Ancient Vietnamese Crafts

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    Phường Bách Nghệ is a passionate group dedicated to preserving and reinventing Việt Nam’s traditional crafts. From reviving ancient techniques to introducing fresh, modern designs, their mission breathes new life into time-honored craftsmanship. The group is paving new paths to ensure these ancient arts thrive in today’s world.

  • Annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

    Annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

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    If you are looking for something to do next weekend and you are in the Macon Georgia area the annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration will be held at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15. According to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Superintendent Carla Beasley,…