Category: Earth Community
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“Tradition Does Not Confine Us – It Guides Us”
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…
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How 15 Traditional Crafts Survived For Centuries
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.
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Intangible Cultural Heritage – It’s Complicated
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…
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Reviving Traditional Crafts
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…
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Pakistani Truck Art
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,…
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A world in debt: Reforming the multilateral financial architecture
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…
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Annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration
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,…
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“Products of Peace” Empowers Filipino Women
After years of armed conflict, ‘Products of Peace’ and weaving provide Filipino women with a platform for empowerment
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UNESCO – A Partner in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Traditional crafts are an intrinsic part of cultural heritage and many communities, around the globe, are investing time and resources to reinvigorate and preserve their local crafts. Their efforts are being recognized and promoted by UNESCO, a branch of the United Nations, whose mission, among other things, is to honor and promote the world’s “living…
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National Handloom Day – Celebrating Threads of Tradition in India
Every year, National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, 2024, in India, It is a vibrant homage to the rich tapestry of Indian tradition, culture, and craftsmanship. This day is not just a special day for the skilled artisans who weave magic with threads, but also a reminder of the stories, heritage, and art that bind our…
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