Category: Earth Community
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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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Guelaguetza time in Oaxaca
The Guelaguetza festival is taking place over this week in Oaxaca. It sounds like a blast! Here’s how Forbes describes the festival. Guelaguetza comes from the Zapotec word guendalezaa which means “to cooperate” or “to offer.” As such, the festival’s ethos is based on the sharing, pitching in and helping out, particularly when it comes to food and…
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The fifth annual Native American Festival to be held at Eastern Arizona College on Oct. 5
The fifth annual Native American Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Eastern Arizona College’s John Mickelson Stadium. Gates open at 9 a.m., welcoming guests to a celebration of Native American culture and artistry. Hosted in partnership with Spotted Eagle Native Arts, LLC, and the Southeast Arizona…
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Learning In the Desert – UNESCO Green Citizens
Discover how the NaDEET centre blends environmental education with the breathtaking and diverse ecosystem of Namibia. Listen to the full story on the UNESCO Green Citizens podcast Episode 5: Learning in the Desert
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What Is Cultural Heritage
I’ve spent a lot of time in Croatia these last ten years visiting my now 95 year-old mother. Since I always identified strongly with my heritage I thought I would instantly fit in. Of course that didn’t happen. I’ve lived in the United States for the majority of my life and while I have a…
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How Traditional Societies Harvest Rainwater
In her show Sunita Narain talks about her journey through India’s villages where she learned about the extraordinary ways in which traditional societies harvest rainwater.
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Integrating Traditional Knowledge into our Contemporary Society
Bijendra Gogoi perfectly expresses my sentiments about traditional knowledge in the June 2nd issue of The Sentinel. The great Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda said, “But out of the past is built the future. Look back, therefore, as far as you can, drink deep of the eternal fountains that are behind, and after that, look forward,…
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