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Day of the Dead (Spanish: El Día de los Muertos)
It is an important festival in Mexico. This intangible cultural heritage is a time when people gather in cemeteries to pray for their loved ones and bring them the food and wine they once enjoyed. The event takes place every year from October 31 to…
Tags: Day of the Dead, Mexico
Original works of Van Gogh and Monet
The gallery houses Scotland's national collection of fine art, spanning Scottish and international art from the beginning of the Renaissance up to the start of the 20th century.
Kowloon Walled City (Remains)
Formerly the most densely populated area in the world, initially built as a military fort to report on the British during their colonization of Hong Kong. Afterwards it kept growing and became a non-governed area, attracting refugees and people with…
Kowloon Walled City (Remains)
Formerly the most densely populated area in the world, initially built as a military fort to report on the British during their colonization of Hong Kong. Afterwards it kept growing and became a non-governed area, attracting refugees and people with…
The Herculaneum Scrolls
The Herculaneum Scrolls are ancient scrolls discovered in Herculaneum in the 18th century AD. The scrolls were buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Now these ancient scrolls have been severely carbonized and are very fragile. If they are not…
Yang Liu Qing woodblock print
Yangliuqing woodblock prints are Chinese folk woodblock prints, which are said to have begun in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and flourished in the middle of the Qing Dynasty. Yangliuqing woodblock prints have a wide range of themes, rich…
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
Hakka is a Chinese language spoken by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese ethnic group who primarily reside in southeastern China. Hakka is one of the seven major Chinese dialects and is known for its distinctive tonal system, vocabulary, and…
Tags: China
Hakka language
The history of the Hakka language can be traced back to northern China, where the Hakka people are believed to have originated. The Hakka are a Han Chinese ethnic group who have lived in many different parts of China over the centuries, and their…
Tags: Chinese dialect
Shrek (2001)
Pixar’s Shrek (2001) is the most important piece of digital heritage from the early 2000s. One that defined the childhood of the late 90’s kids and the early to mid-2000s kids and includes jokes for both children and their parents, meaning its impact…
Tags: Childhood, Intangible Heritage, Movie, USA
Shrek (2001)
Dreamworks' Shrek (2001) is the most important piece of digital heritage from the early 2000s. One that defined the childhood of the late 90’s kids and the early to mid-2000s kids and includes jokes for both children and their parents, meaning its…
Tags: Childhood, Intangible Heritage, Movie, USA
Shrek (2001)
Dreamworks' Shrek (2001) is the most important piece of digital heritage from the early 2000s. One that defined the childhood of the late 90’s kids and the early to mid-2000s kids and includes jokes for both children and their parents, meaning its…
Tags: Childhood, Intangible Heritage, Movie, USA
Shrek (2001)
Dreamworks' Shrek (2001) is the most important piece of digital heritage from the early 2000s. One that defined the childhood of the late 90’s kids and the early to mid-2000s kids and includes jokes for both children and their parents, meaning its…
Tags: Childhood, Intangible Heritage, Movie, USA
The Way of Saint James, Spain
Sustainable Development Goal:
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Digital interpretation of the Camino de Santiago can promote sustainable tourism practices. Educational resources can highlight the importance of respecting local…
Mogao Mural
This mural is a replica exhibit based on the original Buddhist wall paintings found in the Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, located near Dunhuang, China.
The original murals were created between the 4th and 14th centuries,…
Neon signs in Hong Kong
Neon Signs in Hong Kong - an increasingly lost part of history
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Neon Signs in Hong Kong
The linked media shows a 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street, with a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Neon Signs in Hong Kong
A 2007 street view of Hong Kong at night along Portland street shows a plethora of signs: some LED, some neon.
Neon signs enjoyed its heyday in Hong Kong during the later part of the 20th century, with most businesses using as a form of identity…
Peranakan Culture in Singapore
The Peranakans are culturally distinct descendants of immigrants to the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. A large trading hub since the 15th century, the Straits of Malacca has seen foreign traders to the area, many of which settle down and…
Peranakan Culture in Singapore
The Peranakans are culturally distinct descendants of immigrants to the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. A large trading hub since the 15th century, the Straits of Malacca has seen foreign traders to the area, many of which settle down and…
The Herculaneum Scrolls
The Herculaneum Scrolls are ancient scrolls discovered in Herculaneum in the 18th century AD. The scrolls were buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Now these ancient scrolls have been severely carbonized and are very fragile. If they are not…
Fika
Fika is a Swedish intangible cultural heritage. Although there is no direct translation from Swedish to English that perfectly describes what Fika means, it can be loosely translated to 'coffee break'. However, Fika means a lot more than just having…
Six Nations Rugby Championship
The Six Nations Rugby Championship is an annual rugby competition between Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy. The Six Nations is a valuable intangible cultural heritage for many reasons. Firstly, it is a very important event for all…
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Six Nations Rugby Championship
The Six Nations Rugby Championship is an annual rugby competition between Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy. The Six Nations is a valuable intangible cultural heritage for many reasons. Firstly, it is a very important event for all…
Tags: Rugby, Six Nations
Seal Carving
The art of Chinese seal carving is developed from the traditional Chinese seal technique. In ancient times, it was used to exercise and grant the power of state institutions and to prove personal identity. The earliest seals unearthed so far belong…
Tags: Ancient China
Seal Carving
The art of Chinese seal carving is developed from the traditional Chinese seal technique. In ancient times, it was used to exercise and grant the power of state institutions and to prove personal identity. The earliest seals unearthed so far belong…
Tags: Ancient China
Seal Carving
The art of Chinese seal carving is developed from the traditional Chinese seal technique. In ancient times, it was used to exercise and grant the power of state institutions and to prove personal identity. The earliest seals unearthed so far belong…
Tags: Ancient China
Sugar Painting
Chengdu sugar painting is a unique traditional handicraft that integrates folk arts and crafts with cuisine. It is mainly popular in Chengdu, Sichuan Province and its surrounding areas. In the past, it was also called inverted sugar cake, sugar baba…
Tags: Ancient China
Mazu Belief and Customs
The Mazu belief and customs are a set of traditions and practices that are centered around the worship of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess. Mazu belief is particularly popular among coastal communities in Southern China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. The…
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
Located in the heart of Yixian County in Anhui Province, the historic ancient street is a living embodiment of traditional Huizhou culture. Especially captivating at night, the street transforms into a glowing corridor of lanterns—delicate, pink-hued…
Tags: Lantern Festival
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
Located in the heart of Yixian County in Anhui Province, the historic ancient street is a living embodiment of traditional Huizhou culture. Especially captivating at night, the street transforms into a glowing corridor of lanterns—delicate, pink-hued…
Tags: Lantern Festival
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
Located in the heart of Yixian County in Anhui Province, the historic ancient street is a living embodiment of traditional Huizhou culture. Especially captivating at night, the street transforms into a glowing corridor of lanterns—delicate, pink-hued…
Tags: Lantern Festival
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Yixian Lantern Festival
The ancient streets of Yixian County, located in Anhui Province, China, come alive every year with a vibrant Lantern Festival that illuminates the historic Huizhou-style buildings. During the festival, hundreds of handmade lanterns—crafted in…
Gayer-Anderson Cat
The Gayer-Anderson Cat is one of the most iconic examples of ancient Egyptian bronze sculpture, dating back to the Late Period (circa 600 BCE). This life-sized cat statue, housed in the British Museum, was dedicated to the goddess Bastet—protector of…
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 1500s, is considered the most famous painting in the world. The painting depicts a young woman with an intriguing smile and is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Millions of people…
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The Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa, arguably the most famous painting in the world, resides in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, this enigmatic portrait of Lisa Gherardini captivates viewers with her subtle smile and mysterious gaze. The…
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa, also known as "La Gioconda," is a renowned oil painting created by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Crafted in the early 16th century, it stands as one of da Vinci's masterpieces and one of the most famous and enigmatic…
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa, also known as "La Gioconda," is a renowned oil painting created by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Crafted in the early 16th century, it stands as one of da Vinci's masterpieces and one of the most famous and enigmatic…
Mazu belief and customs
Mazu is a goddess situated believed mainly by the people in the southeast of China.
Mazu was originally named Lin Mo or Lin Mo Niang, born in the Putian city Fujian province. In the legend, she helped save people in peril of the sea, kills the…
Tags: Ancient China
Mazu belief and customs
Mazu is a goddess situated believed mainly by the people in the southeast of China.
Mazu was originally named Lin Mo or Lin Mo Niang, born in the Putian city Fujian province. In the legend, she helped save people in peril of the sea, kills the…
Tags: Ancient China
Mazu belief and customs
Mazu is a goddess situated believed mainly by the people in the southeast of China.
Mazu was originally named Lin Mo or Lin Mo Niang, born in the Putian city Fujian province. In the legend, she helped save people in peril of the sea, kills the…
Tags: Ancient China
Rwanda Memorial sites of the Tutsi Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
In Rwanda, four stark memorials serve as chilling reminders of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi. These sites are: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi, and Bisesero. In 2023, these sites were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Nyamata and Murambi…
Tags: Rwanda, Tutsi Genocide, UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
Ta Moko: Māori Traditional Tattooing
Ta Moko is the traditional tattooing practice of the Māori people of Aotearoa (New Zealand), distinguished by intricate spiral patterns carved into the skin. Unlike decorative tattoos, Ta Moko is deeply symbolic, representing one's genealogy, social…
Tags: #Aotearoa, #CulturalIdentity, #Indigenous, #Māori, #TaMoko, #Tattoo
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta, also known as the Chapter of Freedom, is a historical document signed by King John in England in 1215. It is regarded as an important cornerstone of the modern rule of law and democracy. The Magna Carta mainly stipulates the…
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The Nok Terracotta Heritage
The Nok Terracotta stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Nok people of Nigeria, dating back to 500 B.C.E. Crafted with clay, these sculptures represent a significant milestone in early pottery art within sub-Saharan Africa. These…
Colloseum
The Colloseum is a World Heritage site, one of the most important buildings from the Roman era
Tags: Rome
Primavera
The Primavera is a tempera painting created by Sandro Botticelli in 1482. It is one of the most representative artwork of the Italian Renaissance and symbol of the prosperity of Florence during the Medici rule. It is one of the most popular paintings…
Tags: Allegories, Botticelli, Greek, Medici, Mythology, Renaissance, UffiziMuseum
Primavera
The Primavera is a tempera painting created by Sandro Botticelli in 1482. It is one of the most representative artwork of the Italian Renaissance and symbol of the prosperity of Florence during the Medici rule. It is one of the most popular paintings…
Tags: Allegories, Florence, Italy, Medici, Renaissance, UffiziMuseum
Scottish Gaelic Song: Òran Mòr
Òran Mòr ("Great Song") refers to a body of traditional Scottish Gaelic songs passed down through oral tradition for centuries in the Highlands and Islands. These songs reflect the emotional, social, and historical identity of Gaelic-speaking…
Tags: #Language, #Music, #ScottishHeritage, #Tradition
Tartan
Tartan is a woven cloth consists of horizontal and vertical bands in various colours. Weaving tartan is a craft that requires concentration, great timing and counting.
The digital preservation includes tartan brand’s youtube channel about stories…
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Via Francigena
Via Francigena is a historic pilgrim’s route from Canterbury to Rome. First travelled by Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 990, this historic pilgrimage route is now travelled by around 50,000 hikers yearly. The route begins…
Tags: #hiking, #hills, #Pilgrimage
Via Francigena
Via Francigena is a historic pilgrim’s route from Canterbury to Rome. First travelled by Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 990, this historic pilgrimage route is now travelled by around 50,000 hikers yearly. The route begins…
Tags: #hiking, #hills, #Pilgrimage
Via Francigena
Via Francigena is a historic pilgrim’s route from Canterbury to Rome. First travelled by Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 990, this historic pilgrimage route is now travelled by around 50,000 hikers yearly. The route begins…
Tags: #hiking, #hills, #Pilgrimage