The African Heritage Food Co-op(AHFC) was formed so that Black communities in Western New York State, including Niagara Falls and Buffalo, can take ownership of their food system, create jobs and use resources to improve the health and well-being of residents. For too long, the economic and political structures have failed Black residents creating little or […]
Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
Star-Studded Heritage Weekend to Honor Michael Chiklis
The National Hellenic Society and the National Hellenic Museum are organizing Heritage Weekend, where Emmy & Golden Globe Winning Best Actor Michael Chiklis will be honored, from October 6, 2022 to October 9, 2022. Heritage Weekend will take place at the luxurious, beachside Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, and the organizers promise something for everyone […]
Heritage with Global Soul: Anthologist, the Luxury Greek Décor and Accessories Brand
by Antonia Komarkowski Wondering what unique souvenir you can take back home to your family and friends after a getaway to Greece? Forget your standard magnets, key rings, t-shirts, hats and postcards. Bring back the Spirt of Greek Summer. That’s right, you can take it with you, and it will fit in your suitcase. At the […]
Old trees, waterfalls in western Iran made national heritage
TEHRAN – A selection of nine natural properties across the western province of Lorestan has recently been inscribed on the national heritage list. Views: 0
Old trees, waterfalls in western Iran made national heritage
TEHRAN – A selection of nine natural properties across the western province of Lorestan has recently been inscribed on the national heritage list. Views: 0
Ukraine Officials Rush to Stop Destruction of Ukrainian Heritage
The National Museum of Ukraine in the city of Lviv was once a busy and active place. Tourists and visitors streamed in and out in large numbers every day, enjoying the opportunity to explore its impressive collections of valuable artwork, religious manuscripts, and other cultural treasures. But the museum is now closed until further notice. […]
Underground city added to national heritage list
Underground city added to national heritage list – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – The underground city of Sefidshahr, along with six other properties across Isfahan province, has recently been inscribed on the national heritage list. The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the inscriptions on Saturday in separate letters to the governor-general of the central […]
Arabic calligraphy added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
UNESCO has included Arabic calligraphy in its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list on Tuesday. The recognition followed a Saudi-led nomination which included 16 Arabic-speaking countries. The kingdom had declared the years of 2020 and 2021 as the “Years of Arabic Calligraphy”, part of which was the call for the art form to be included […]
Cultural heritage elements added to national list
TEHRAN – A total of nine cultural elements, which are practiced in Kerman province, have recently been added to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts on Saturday announced the inscriptions in separate letters it submitted to the governor-general of the southern province, CHTN reported. The skill of […]
Bathhouse to be repurposed into heritage museum
TEHRAN – The Safavid-era (1501-1736) Haj Saleh public bathhouse in the western Iranian city of Saqqez, Kordestan province will be repurposed into a museum, a local tourism official has announced. The historical structure has been completely restored and is ready to open as a museum that focuses on history and archaeology, Bahram Nasrollahi said on […]
Greek Heritage Legislators Stand Against Turkey
Rhode Island State Senator Leonidas (Lou) Raptakis presides over the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association to support Greece. Credit: image courtesy of World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association With more than 200 politicians across 20 countries, legislators with a Greek heritage are taking a stand against Turkey to support Hellas with their efforts from abroad. Rhode Island State […]
Government poisoning of World Heritage sites in NZ – an open letter from Dr Jo Pollard to IUCN World Headquarters
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch Peter ShadieDirector, IUCN World Heritage ProgrammeIUCN World HeadquartersRue Mauverney 281196 GlandSwitzerlandemail: [email protected] 11 June 2020 Dear Mr Shadie Re: Government poisoning of World Heritage sites in New Zealand – Open letter I am writing to bring your attention to the serious issue of the New Zealand Government’s aerial poisoning of a […]
Clarence Thomas, Mitch McConnell, Heritage Foundation Set to Celebrate Right-Wing Court Takeover
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Senate vote to confirm Clarence Thomas as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Right-wing activists and pundits are celebrating the milestone, and the Heritage Foundation is hosting a day-long symposium on Thomas’ legacy on Thursday, Oct. 21. More than half a dozen sitting federal judges […]
Heritage Foundation: Systemic Racism Can’t Exist Because Racial Discrimination Is Illegal
Right-wing groups continue to resist honest teaching about racism in American history and the country’s institutions while inflaming and mobilizing right-wing voters with wild claims and dire warnings about the march of “critical race theory.” The Heritage Foundation, a mammoth right-wing think tank and marketing operation, has packaged its anti-critical race theory material into an […]
Historical bridge, madrasa, fortress added to Iran national heritage list
TEHRAN – Seven historical structures including a bridge, madrasa, and a fortress, situated in Iran’s Semnan province, have recently been added to the national list for cultural heritage. Two hammams (public bathhouses), a kiln, and an oil workshop are other properties added to the prestigious list in a decree issued to the governor-general of the […]
Archaeological sites, ruined fortress named national heritage in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – Five archaeological sites and a crumbling fortress, situated in Iran’s Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, have been gained national status. The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts declared the inscriptions on Thursday in separate letters to the governor-general of the southwestern province, CHTN reported. The Archaeological sites of Qatar-Tappeh, Aqayaz hills, Qanbari Tappeh, Tall-e Nasir, […]
Donation of daffodils to Imam Reza (AS) shrine made national heritage
Donation of daffodils to Imam Reza (AS) shrine made national heritage – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – An annual ritual involving the donation of 8,000 daffodil bulbs to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) has been inscribed on the national heritage list. The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the inscription on Thursday in […]
Heritage Foundation Slams John Lewis Voting Rights Act as ‘Invasion of State Sovereignty’
Hans von Spakovsky, a Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow and advocate of restrictive voting laws, denounced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act as “an unbelievable invasion of state sovereignty” in a podcast interview promoted Tuesday morning by the right-wing think tank’s “news” service, The Daily Signal. Von Spakovsky claimed that the bill, also known as H.R. 4, would […]
Prehistorical objects donated to cultural heritage directorate
TEHRAN – A total of 16 relics, estimated to date from prehistorical times, have recently been donated to the tourism and cultural heritage directorate of Kerman province. “16 ancient objects have been donated to Kerman province’s General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts,” ILNA quoted a provincial police commander as saying on Sunday. “Based […]