#cultural-preservation

#cultural-preservation

The Palestinian Museum is redefining its role amid the war in Gaza, focusing on research, digital access, and international partnerships while balancing visitor access and collection protection.

Michael C. Rockefeller's journeys to New Guinea revealed the captivating art and culture of the Indigenous Asmat people, culminating in a critical examination of colonialism and ownership.

The museum of local history in Izium suffered significant damage due to missiles during the Russian invasion, yet many of its collections were successfully hidden from invaders.

Syed Ghani has dedicated himself to preserving indigenous rice varieties through seed conservation, proliferation, and educational initiatives, recovering more than 1,000 native rice varieties.

The project, named H.earth, is a collaboration between La Morada, the Bronx Land Trust, and the nonprofit design collective Territorial Empathy, transforming the garden into a sanctuary for community care.

King Ludwig II's Bavarian palaces, including Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, and Herrenchiemsee palace complex, are nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Gustavo Castillo, known as Tavo Man, received a Latin Grammy nomination for his Garifuna song 'Hun Hara', marking a historic achievement for the Garifuna community.

Many worry that giving away such an important cultural site without full public input or guarantees for restoration and ongoing community use would be a mistake.

"I didn't really know anything about Ecuador or the Kichwas," says Julia Tehauno, 23, a student of Micaela's. "Many people here have an overly romantic idea of what it means to be indigenous. These classes broadened my view of the world."

Larry Gagosian humorously checks if he gets a bigger discount at BookHampton, highlighting his involvement in preserving the indie bookstore culture amid commercialization.

Lawrence Fearon stated, "Bridge Park is not just a building. It's a testament to the dreams of the Caribbean diaspora and the legacy of my generation, who dared to build a better future against the odds."

Jim Dessicino’s mission is to preserve the hospital buildings on Ellis Island as a living space for education and storytelling, reflecting the immigrant experience.

"I realized there's a lot about my background and this community that I wanted to help maintain, especially here in San Jose's Japantown."

Hawaii has this beautiful way of, even when you have nothing to give, it will meet you there; it has a way of healing broken parts of you.

Across Africa, debates about cultural preservation are heavily influenced by movements promoting conservative agendas rooted in colonial legacies, often obscured as defending ‘tradition.’

"The project aims to enclose the Mitsutera temple's main hall within a newly constructed building, allowing it to coexist with a hotel while preserving its historical significance."

The changes have led to something of an exodus of some second-home owners, which reflects the success of the policy aimed to address housing issues.

It was quiet in the alpine cool of the afternoon until a few girls rushed out of a building. They scrambled up play equipment and goaded each other to jump off a platform that looked high for little ones.

In Massapequa, three things are certain: death, taxes and 'once a Chief, always a Chief,' the district's attorney wrote.

As a proud third-generation New Yorker, I never imagined leaving the city, but a pandemic-induced need for change led my family to a small town in Tennessee.

Record labels often mirror industry trends; however, in Portland, indie labels uniquely preserve cultural heritage through diverse music cataloging, transcending typical market practices.

The law against violating sacred Balinese cultural and natural sites aims to protect and preserve local traditions and environment amidst increasing tourism.

From medieval castles to ancient monuments - the continued investment by the State in our rich and unique heritage portfolio is essential for the safeguarding and preservation of our built heritage.