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Academia 1 year ago

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Cultural heritage and international cooperation: Keeping things in perspective

The general public should keep in mind that UNESCO inscribing an element on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage is not about exclusive ownership, but rather about sharing them toward inclusiveness and integration among humanity.

Society 1 year ago

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Fadli Zon promises to continue repatriating cultural artifacts

Culture Minister Fadli Zon has reiterated his dedication to repatriating Indonesia's cultural artifacts from abroad.

Art & Culture 1 year ago

Gaza cultural heritage brought to light in Geneva

Amphoras, statuettes, vases, oil lamps and figurines are among the 44 objects unearthed in Gaza going on show in the "Patrimony in Peril" exhibition at the Museum of Art and History (MAH).

Art & Culture 2 years ago

UNESCO recognizes Ramadan meal tradition of iftar

Iftar, which follows the sunset call to prayer during Ramadan, is associated with gatherings "strengthening family and community ties and promoting charity, solidarity and social exchange," the UNESCO said.

Archipelago 3 years ago

‘Five shots a day’? Bali celebrates first Arak Day

“I can have five shots of the mix every day, and I never get drunk. It’s good for our bodies,” Bali Governor I Wayan Koster said.

People 3 years ago

Saudi camel-whisperers use 'special language' to train herd

A skilled camel herder can use his voice alone to soothe an animal, make it kneel and even signal a change in direction.

National 5 years ago

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Government regulates renaming of geographical features to preserve history

The new regulation enables coordination across government agencies and ministries in renaming a wide variety of geographical features, from natural landmarks to man-made features and monuments.

City 5 years ago

Dutch colonial era structure unearthed at Bekasi railway station

A joint expert team has unearthed the remains of a structure believed to date back to the Dutch colonial era at the Bekasi railway station in West Java during the laying of double-double tracks (DDT).

City 5 years ago

AGO renovation will follow Cultural Heritage Preservation Agency guidelines

AGO spokesperson Hari Setiyono said that, while the AGO building had not been officially classified as a cultural heritage site, it was located in a designated cultural restoration area and was in the process of becoming an official heritage site.

National 5 years ago

Semarang Old Town declared national cultural heritage site

Semarang Old Town consists of four areas representing the historical period of the city's development, namely Kampung Kauman, Kampung Melayu, Chinese Village and Old Town.

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