Embroidery, a traditional craft, is a decorative art form involving the embellishment of fabric using needle and thread. Known for its detailed and colorful designs, embroidery varies widely across cultures, each with its unique techniques and motifs. In China, famous styles like Suzhou, Hunan, Sichuan, and Guangdong embroidery each offer distinctive aesthetics, from the delicate, vibrant patterns of Suzhou to the bold, three-dimensional effects of Hunan. Embroidery serves not just as a form of artistic expression but also plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage, contributing to economic empowerment, particularly for women, and promoting sustainable practices in the textile industry.
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Tourism
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, situated in Xi'an, China, is a remarkable cultural heritage site that captivates worldwide interest due to its immense scale, artistic mastery, and historical importance. Encompassing roughly 56 square kilometres, the emperor's tomb lies beneath a 76-meter-tall artificial mound, signifying his power and status. The complex is renowned for its Terracotta Army, comprising over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses, meticulously crafted to accompany the emperor into the afterlife. Discovered in 1974 by local farmers, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor has since been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its significant contribution to our understanding of ancient Chinese culture and history.
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
This museum contains the tomb of the first emperor of China Qin Shi Huang, which also has the collection of the Terracotta Army, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Terracotta Army is a piece of immovable tangible cultural heritage located in Xi'an, China. This piece of heritage is part of the tomb of the first emperor of China, as one of the largest of its kind in an impressive display. Beyond its grand scale and impressive display of Chinese history, it is also deemed universally significant for cultural heritage. This site has provided numerous insights into historical culture of the Qin dynasty and the people particularly soldiers, of that time. Additionally, this provides more insight into the period which unified the country and standardized systems such as writing, another point of cultural significance.
Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Image
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City and is located on the west side of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, between 33rd Street to the south and 34th Street to the north. The building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and stands a total of 1,454 feet (443.2 m) tall, including its antenna. Bethlehem Engineering Corporation originally intended to build a 25-story office building on the Waldorf–Astoria site. The company's president paid $100,000 of the $1 million down payment required to start construction on the building was then unable to secure additional funding. Hence, the land was resold to Empire State Inc. The company announced the construction of an 80-story building on the site, to be taller than any other buildings in existence to the public in August 1929. The Empire State Building officially opened on May 1, 1931, forty-five days ahead of its projected opening date, and eighteen months from the start of construction.
The entrance to the Cave of Altamira in Northern Spain.
The Everglades National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spanning over 1.5 million acres in Florida, USA. This unique subtropical wetland ecosystem is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, many of which are endangered. Climate change poses a significant threat to the Everglades, primarily through rising sea levels. As sea levels rise, saltwater can infiltrate further inland, altering ecosystems, threatening species, and impacting freshwater supplies that are vital for both human use and ecosystem health.
Movable Cultural Heritage,Intangible Heritage
The use of neon signs as an advertising method for shops increased post-war in the 1950s, alongside a boom in incoming migration and setting up of shops and stores. As business owners typically planned for their businesses to be passed on through generations, they were known to ‘invest a lot in getting a sign commissioned’ as it carried a lot of significance and identity. As the economy prospered in the later half of the 20th century, the signs became de rigueur in the urban cityscape – an icon in its own right, and inspiring many cultural references in movies and media. The above neon sign is for the restaurant chain "新英記 Sun Ying Kee", and is located in Causeway Bay.
Exterior view of the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
The exterior shots of the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum reflect the magnificent architecture and royal grandeur of the Palace Museum, which is a world cultural heritage.
The 1557 plan of Eyemouth Fort and town, drawn by an English spy (BL, Cotton MS. Augustus I.i.60)
Eyemouth Museum is an independent museum with charitable status. The overall management of Eyemouth museum is governed by a board of trustees whilst the day to day running is taken care of by a small, dedicated group of volunteers. An award winning attraction, Eyemouth Museum also gained full accreditation in 2011.
Fachada do Obradoiro e parte traseira do Pazo de Raxoi Santiago de Compostela (23/24)
By Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26084647
Mount Fanjing, is located in Tongren, Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southeastern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m (8,430 ft). The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978 and designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986. It is a sacred mountain in Chinese Buddhism, considered to be the bodhimaṇḍa of the Maitreya Buddha. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018. Its high mountainous terrain and the sheer size of the mountain have created unique vertical climatic features and plant and animal distribution zones, preserving one of the world's few subtropical native ecosystems and relics of ancient and rare species dating from 70 to 2 million years ago. According to scientific data, there are 2,601 species of organisms in Fanjing Mountain, including 1,800 species of plants, in which 17 types of plants are rare plants; 801 species of animals, in which 19 species of animals are rare ones, accounting for 68% of the total number of protected animals in Guizhou province. The "national treasures" of Fanjing Mountain include the Qianjin snub-nosed monkeys and dove trees, which are the most representative. The Qianjin snub-nosed monkey is endemic to Fanjing Mountain, and its population is even smaller than that of the panda, making it the "Only Child of The World". The dove is an ancient plant from the age of dinosaurs and was once widely distributed in the northern temperate zone, but due to geological and climatic changes it has almost disappeared from the earth. However, in the late spring and early summer, the beautiful dove flowers open in droves, resembling flocks of white cranes flying through the forest. This ancient plant, endemic to China, has been named by foreigners as the 'Chinese dove flower', the 'most beautiful flower of the northern temperate zone', and has been transplanted to Europe as a valuable ornamental plant. As a relatively complete species "gene pool", Fanjingshan attracted great attention from Chinese and foreign scientists as early as the 1930s and 1940s. In 1978, Fanjingshan was officially designated as a Guizhou Provincial Nature Reserve, and in 1986, it was upgraded to a National Key Nature Reserve, and in the same year, it was accepted by UNESCO as a member of the international Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB).
Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.
Federal level Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Fenghuang County has an exceptionally well-preserved ancient town that harbours unique ethnic languages, customs, arts as well as many distinctive architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles. The town is placed in a mountain setting, incorporating the natural flow of water into the city layout. Over half of the city's population belong to the Miao or Tujia minorities. It was the centre of the unsuccessful Miao Rebellion (1854–73), which created a Miao diaspora in Southeast Asia during the last two centuries. The city is revered in Miao traditions and funeral rites and is the location of the Southern China Great Wall, a fortification built by the Ming dynasty to protect the local Han Chinese from Miao attacks.
Beach located in Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil
Using archaeological survey data and PointCloud scan data, we have created an accurate 3D interactive reconstruction of Fethaland fishing station as it would have looked in 1890, this gives a better understanding of the history of this site and presents data in a fun interactive way. The site of this old fishing station is being lost to coastal erosion, and the model is a way of preserving this part of our history, before it is lost to the sea. Fethaland lies within two bays at the northern tip of Northmavine and is the farthest north point of Shetland mainland. Fethaland, has a long history of human settlement, spanning from prehistoric times right up until the twentieth century, when the fishing station, established during the 15th and 16th centuries, became redundant. This haaf (deep-sea) fishing station was at one time the busiest in Shetland, with around 60 boats operating from here. The season was short: from June until August. The workers were accommodated in lodges. These huts were drystone with roofs of wood and turf that were removed at the end of each season to protect them from damage by winter storms. The fish were split open and dried on the pebble beach before being exported to market. From the 17th century herring was also brought ashore and salted. This Virtual Histories Project has been a collaboration between The University of St Andrews, Open Virtual Worlds Group based at School of Computer Science, School of History, and the SCAPE Trust and Shetland Museum & Archive.
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 a coffee break, with the socialising aspect forming a very important part. Every day, Swedes take a Fika break where they have a coffee with friends, family or colleagues; often with something sweet on the side. It's a break from work, school, or any other obligations that people may have, where they can sit down and have a calm moment with a coffee and a friend. It's valuable in many different ways, not only for establishing a work-life balance, but also for maintaining one's well-being and improving productivity levels.
Cloth after completing the Tye-Dye process
ase. The two islands of Eilean Mor (or Large Isle) and Eilean na Comhairle (or Council Isle) on Loch Finlaggan were the site of a major residence of the Lords of the Isles – who governed the Hebrides and parts of mainland Scotland and Ulster. Since the early 1990s, the Finlaggan Archaeological Project (led by Dr David Caldwell), in collaboration with the National Museum of Scotland and the Finlaggan Trust, has been seeking to understand Finlaggan’s extraordinary past – uncovering evidence of this site’s residential, administrative, and ceremonial significance.
"In the late medieval period, Loch Finlaggan in Islay of the Inner Hebrides was an important power base. The two islands of Eilean Mor (or Large Isle) and Eilean na Comhairle (or Council Isle) on the loch were the site of a major residence of the Lords of the Isles, who governed the Hebrides and parts of mainland Scotland and Ulster. A complex of buildings spanned the two islands, connected by a causeway, and served as the administrative and ceremonial centre. Research has revealed the comfort and wealth of the area, with dogs wearing decorative collars, and the Lords and their followers enjoying music, imported wine and board games. The lordship was traditionally held by the MacDonald family, who rule stretched from Antrim in Ireland to the north east of Scotland. Drawing on the findings of the Finlaggan Archaeological Project, researchers at the University of St Andrews and Smart History have created a new digital reconstruction of Finlaggan as it may have appeared in the fifteenth century – in the latter phase of its medieval glory days. During this period, the Scottish kings were trying to reign in the influence of the MacDonalds. In the 1490s, for instance, James IV sent a military expedition to sack Finlaggan, destroying many of the buildings. The site subsequently sank into obscurity.
Finnish sauna culture is an intangible cultural heritage inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. As told by UNESCO, the sauna is an inseparable part of Finnish culture, present in songs, mythology, as well as everyday life and customs. A telling sign of the prominence and importance of the sauna for Finns is that there are around 3.3 million saunas and only 5.5 million inhabitants in Finland. In practice this means most homes have their own sauna, and some families may have multiple. The sauna has traditionally been a place to clean oneself, but also to relax and find inner peace. As UNESCO puts it, the sauna has traditionally been considered as a sacred space – a ‘church of nature’. The act of enjoying the sauna involves something called ‘löyly’ in Finnish. Löyly is the act of throwing water onto a pile of hot stones placed on top of the stove. Many different kinds of saunas exist, including electric, smoke, and infra-red. The most traditional version is however one heated by wood. Depending on one’s liking, a traditional sauna is heated to anywhere from 70°C to even 120°C.
Fisherfolks rope from Helmsdale, Timespan Museum
Five-Color Pond is one of the smallest bodies of water in Jiuzhaigou lakes. Despite its very modest dimensions and depth, it has a richly colored underwater landscape with some of the brightest and clearest waters in the area. According to legend, the pond was where Goddess Semo washed her hair and God Dage came daily to bring her water.
Flamenco (Spanish pronunciation: [flaˈmeŋko]) is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia, and also having historical presence in Extremadura and Murcia.
Flamenco is an artistic expression that fuses song (cante), dance (baile), and musicianship (toque). Originating from the Andalusian region of southern Spain, Flamenco has evolved over centuries, influenced by the cultural melting pot of Andalusia's history. It is characterized by its emotional intensity, haunting melodies, and intricate guitar playing. Flamenco is an integral part of Spain's cultural identity and continues to be passed down through generations. Digital interpretation of this intangible heritage can contribute to SDG 4.7, which aims to promote appreciation of cultural diversity and culture's contribution to sustainable development.
The book Las Cartas Marruecas (The Moroccan Letters) by José Cadalso
Flamenco is a passionate and expressive art form originating from the Andalusian region of Spain. It encompasses various elements, including singing (cante), guitar playing (toque), dance (baile), handclaps (palmas), and finger snapping (pitos). With roots in the diverse cultural traditions of Spain, including Romani, Moorish, Jewish, and Andalusian influences, flamenco is a vibrant and dynamic expression of emotion, storytelling, and cultural identity. Through intricate footwork, intricate rhythms, and soulful melodies, flamenco performers convey a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to sorrow and longing.
Flamenco is a passionate and expressive art form originating from the Andalusian region of Spain. It encompasses various elements, including singing (cante), guitar playing (toque), dance (baile), handclaps (palmas), and finger snapping (pitos). With roots in the diverse cultural traditions of Spain, including Romani, Moorish, Jewish, and Andalusian influences, flamenco is a vibrant and dynamic expression of emotion, storytelling, and cultural identity. Through intricate footwork, intricate rhythms, and soulful melodies, flamenco performers convey a wide range of emotions, from joy and love to sorrow and longing. By leveraging digital platforms, it promotes quality education (SDG 4) by offering insights into the cultural heritage, history, and significance of Flamenco. Furthermore, it contributes to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) by providing access to Flamenco performances and educational resources online, reducing the need for physical travel and thus decreasing carbon emissions. Additionally, it supports industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9) by driving technological advancements in the dissemination and preservation of Flamenco art forms.
The Florence Cathedral is considered to be the symbol of Florence and Italian culture during the Renaissance. The first stone was laid in 1296, marking the beginning of the construction effort. Construction was finished when the dome was completed in 1436. The cathedral’s dome is the largest brick and mortar dome in the world, and alongside the new façade which was built in the 1800s, has substantial value as an educational resource for architecture, history and theology. This boosts SDG 4: quality education, by providing a learning opportunity to students of multiple disciplines. As such an iconic building, it brings tourism to Florence, which contributes to SDG 8: decent work and economic growth by creating job opportunities within the city. By providing a digital representation of the structure, we could extend this SDG4 education opportunity to those who are unable to travel to Florence. This would require using satellite or drone imagery to create a 3D representation of the cathedral. This would also act as a promotional tool for tourism. Even the best 3D representation would fail to match the spectacle of seeing the building in person, but would still give people an idea of what to expect. This would encourage them to visit Florence and see it in real life.
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Located in the Highland Region of Scotland, the flow country is considered the most outstanding example of an actively accumulating blanket bog landscape. Has been accumulating for the past 9,000 years, this peatland ecosystem provides a diversity of habitats home to a distinct combination of bird species. Also, it displays a remarkable diversity of features which are not found anywhere else on Earth. Apart from this, it plays an crucial role in storing carbon. The Flow Country has an extensive record of peatland accumulation, with peat thicknesses which reach over eight metres. Ongoing peat-forming ecological processes continue to sequester carbon on a very large scale. Regarded as the type-locality for description of blanket bog, it represents a significant research and educational resource. In 2015, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and its partners created a 3D model for Flow Country's blanket bog to help people better understand Europe's biggest blanket bog. Plus, the Flow Country Organisation releases a game called Carbon Capture so as to let the public understand how to manage a peatland site for its natural properties to help reduce global warming, while causing minimal disturbance to the wildlife. Both actions contribute to the SDG 13 Climate Action. One of the targets of this goal is to improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning. Through this digitalisation of the flow country, it could raise public awareness of climate change.