Tag: UNESCO
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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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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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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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Meet Deborah Szekely, a 91-Year-Old Wellness Warrior
Reposted from The Atlantic The nonagenarian just started her “project for the next decade.” EMMA GREEN Organic food may be a fad of the 21st century, but Deborah Szekely, 91, has been organic farming since 1930. In her nine decades of life, she has run for Congress, managed a federal agency, and served as a…
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Photo of the Day
The rice terraces of Yunnan, China, are carved into the hillside. Different types of vegetation lend the landscape its alternating hues. See more surreal landscapes here.
The Village Market 