Art & Culture
Bureau decides on Jeju Island as the location for the Intergovernmental Committee and grants International Assistance to Uganda and Colombia
During its last electronic consultation, the Bureau of the Committee approved a change in venue of the twelfth session of the Intergovernmental Committee. Initially scheduled to take place in Seoul, the Committee will now be held on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea.
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UK Revenge Porn Helpline Given Further Funding
A helpline dedicated to supporting victims of revenge porn is to get additional funding, UK Minister for Women, Equalities and Early Years, Caroline Dinenage announced on 8 April.
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Capacity-building Project to Safeguard Guatemala´s Intangible Cultural Heritage Launched
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Tai Ji Men 2017 Chinese New Year Gathering in Walnut, California
Tai Ji Men’s Chinese New Year Gathering brought joy to people with diverse cultural backgrounds through cultural exchange.
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World Bank to Support Cultural Heritage Conservation and Improve Services to Poor Communities in China’s Gansu Province
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$100 million loan on February 24 to conserve cultural and natural heritage, enhance tourism services and improve community services in China’s Gansu province. It is the second project of its kind in Gansu.
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2017/02/24/world-bank-to-...
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First World War Engagement Centres Funding Extended
Opened on 26th July 1936, The Vimy Monument is dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members killed during the First World War.
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2017 Tai Ji Men Chinese New Year Gathering
International guests joyfully interacted with the Tai Ji Men lions and picked the draw of wisdom words to get a full year of joy and energy.
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Cultural capitals: discover this year's picks Aarhus and Pafos
Aarhus in Denmark and Pafos in Cyprus are Europe's cultural capitals for this year. Since the capitals of culture initiative was launched in 1985, 54 cities around Europe have had the honour. The aim is to highlight the richness of Europe’s cultural diversity and looks at its shared history and heritage. Read more about this year’s cultural capitals.
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UNESCO sends mission to assess extent of damage at Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq
A statue of a lamassu, an Assyrian protective deity, at the North West Palace of Ashurnasirpal in Nimrud, Iraq.
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