Hong Kong-style milk tea consists of Ceylon black tea, evaporated milk, and sugar. During the British colonial rule of Hong Kong, English-style tea was expensive and served exclusively in upscale establishments (Chan, 2018). After the Second World War, tea houses began adapting the recipe to better cater to local tastes. Namely, a stronger blend of Ceylon tea leaves was created. Following infusion, the tea is poured from pot to pot and filtered through a sackcloth bag four times to achieve the optimal aroma, colour, and flavour. Evaporated milk is then added instead of regular milk for its affordability and smoother taste. This beverage is deeply ingrained in the identity of Hong Kong and symbolises the fusion of Cantonese and British cultures characteristic of the region. Simplified recipes for Hong Kong-style milk tea are available across social media and its unique brewing process is also chronicled through online short documentaries and interviews with tea masters. Such digital interpretations increase awareness which can drive tourism to the area. The preparation and sale of Hong Kong-style milk tea can support employment opportunities to contribute to Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Specifically, Target 8.3 can be addressed as this increased demand can lead to the expansion of tea houses, entrepreneurship opportunities, and preservation of traditional tea-making techniques.
Hong Kong-style milk tea consists of Ceylon black tea, evaporated milk, and sugar. During the British colonial rule of Hong Kong, English-style tea was expensive and served exclusively in upscale establishments (Chan, 2018). After the Second World War, tea houses began adapting the recipe to better cater to local tastes. Namely, a stronger blend of Ceylon tea leaves was created. Following infusion, the tea is poured from pot to pot and filtered through a sackcloth bag four times to achieve the optimal aroma, colour, and flavour - speed, force, and drop height are crucial factors during this process. Evaporated milk is then added instead of regular milk for its affordability and smoother taste. This beverage is deeply ingrained in the identity of Hong Kong and symbolises the fusion of Cantonese and British cultures characteristic of the region. Its popularity evokes a sense of nostalgia and belonging among locals and serves as an ambassador for Hong Kong's culinary heritage worldwide (Mak, 2021). Simplified recipes for Hong Kong-style milk tea are available across social media, allowing enthusiasts worldwide to make it at home. Its unique brewing process is also chronicled through online short documentaries and interviews with tea masters. Such digital interpretations increase awareness which can drive tourism to the area. In turn, by supporting local tea houses and businesses that serve this beverage, economic opportunities are created to help address Goal 1: No Poverty.
Hongcun Village, located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, is an ancient village with a large number of historical buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The village was built during the Shaoxing reign of the Southern Song Dynasty. The main buildings in Hongcun are residences and private gardens, as well as public facilities such as academies and ancestral halls. The architectural complex is very complete. And it has a complete water supply system, which not only regulates the temperature of Hongcun but also beautifies the environment. Water in the middle of the formation of a half-moon - shaped moon marsh, in the south of the formation of the bow - shaped South Lake, constitute the unique style of Hong Cun. Hongcun is a typical representative of Huizhou B&B and one of the most important tourist towns in China. In 2003, Hongcun was awarded the title of "Famous Historical and Cultural Village of China".()
Hongcun Village is an administrative village located in Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. It sits at the foot of Huangshan Mountain in southern Anhui Province. On November 30, 2000, Hongcun was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The village is known for its well-preserved historical architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It features a unique water system and a distinctive layout resembling the shape of an ox, making it a representative example of traditional Huizhou residential design. With its elegant scenery and classic Hui-style architecture, Hongcun has long attracted artists from both China and abroad for photography and painting. In recent years, digital technologies have played an important role in the preservation and development of Hongcun, supporting the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The Unity3D virtual reality engine has been used to integrate 3D modeling and other digital tools in the development of a digital display platform for the ancient village. This approach explores new strategies for showcasing intangible cultural heritage, offering innovative perspectives for the protection, inheritance, and revitalization of traditional villages.
The Hongshan Culture is named after the Hongshan Mountain first discovered in Chifeng. It is centered on the Xilamulun River and the Laoha River, covering an area of 200,000 square kilometers, dating back to about 5,000 to 6,000 years ago and lasting for 2,000 years. The social form of Hongshan culture was in the heyday of matriarchal society, and its main social structure was a tribal group linked by female blood groups. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, and coexist with animal husbandry, fishing and hunting. Its remains coexist with the unique colored pottery and the letter-shaped pottery, and the neolithic culture of the microstone age
The university has been stimulating entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurial spirit, due to working for many years with students, teachers as well as researchers. Howest has therefore gained a vast knowledge in developing and supporting businesses in different sectors and fields of expertise.
Culture,Movable Cultural Heritage,Tourism
This is a picture of a New Year painting of Mianzhu.
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
As a national park, Huanglong is protected by national and local laws and regulations. These laws and regulations include the Environment Protection Law, Law of China on the Protection of Wildlife, Regulation on National Park in China, Sichuan Provincial Regulation on World Heritage Protection, promulgatedin 2004, and Regulation on Implementing Sichuan Provincial Regulation on World Heritage Protection promulgated by Aba Autonomous Prefecture. These ensure the long-term management and conservation of the property.
Situated in the north-west of Sichaun Province, the Huanglong valley is made up of snow-capped peaks and the easternmost of all the Chinese glaciers. In addition to its mountain landscape, diverse forest ecosystems can be found, as well as spectacular limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. The area also has a population of endangered animals, including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey.
Huangmei opera is one of the five major Chinese opera genres, formerly known as Huangmei tune and Caicha opera, which originated in Huangmei, Hubei Province and developed in Anqing, Anhui Province. Huangmei opera began in the countryside and later entered the city, absorbing the singing styles of Beijing opera, Chu opera and Han opera, and eventually forming its own unique style: a strong country voice, a common language structure, a rich musical singing style, and a unique idyllic style of quotation. The singing style of Huangmei opera belongs to the board change body, there are three major cavities: flower cavity, colour cavity and main tune. Huangmei opera to lyricism, rich rhythm, singing pure and fresh, delicate and moving, to bright and lyrical, with rich expressive power, and easy to understand, easy to popularise, loved by the masses around. His masterpieces include "The Matching of the Immortals", "The Lady in Harness" and "The Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden".
Huangmei opera performance in Shanghai, featuring two female performers From Wikipedia
As a world cultural and natural heritage site, Mount Huangshan is claimed to be a Global Geopark, National Scenic Spot, National Civilized Scenery Tourist Area, and National AAAAA Level Tourist Attraction. It is an outstanding representation of the magnificent mountains and rivers and the splendid culture of China. Known as Wonderland on Earth and The First Strange Mountain in the World, it is famous for its Unique Scenery, including strange pines, stones, seas of clouds, and hot springs. Digital interpretation can effectively address Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15.4, which aims to conserve mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity. Digital tools such as interactive apps, virtual tours, and augmented reality experiences can provide detailed information about the biodiversity of Mount Huangshan. These platforms can educate users about the unique flora and fauna of the region, as well as the ecological significance of mountain ecosystems. By increasing awareness, digital interpretation encourages a deeper appreciation and a stronger commitment to conserving these natural resources. Digital tools can also aid in researching and monitoring ecological changes on Mount Huangshan. By integrating data collection features in apps or other digital platforms, researchers can gather valuable data about climate conditions, species distribution, and environmental impacts over time. This data is crucial for making informed decisions about conservation strategies and managing the mountain ecosystem sustainably.
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Tourism
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
The Santiago Humberstone and Santa Laura are two old Saltpeter Works administered by the Corporation Museo del Salitre and declared National Monuments and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. They are located in Pozo Almonte, Tarapacá Region, in Chile. Located 48.1 kilometers east of Iquique city, they are national monuments and, since July 17, 2005, they have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Both Saltpeter Works, although originally operated separately, are nowadays the main reflection of the period of splendor and contrasts that the region experienced between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Santa Laura, in its best period, had a population of 425 inhabitants, while Humberstone surpassed 3700 inhabitants. Both Saltpeter Works had theaters, churches, swimming pools, tennis courts, small houses, medical clinics, and bars that guaranteed a “normal” life for the workers and their families beyond the factory.
The old site of Lin Zexu Yanyan Pond and Humen Fort, located at No. 113 Jiefang Road, Humen Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, consists of Lin Zexu Yanyan Pond, Humen Fort, Jingyuan Fort, Shajiao Fort, Weiyuan Fort, etc. In the 19th year of Qing Daoguang (1839), the imperial commissioner of the Qing Dynasty Lin Zexu built a smoke-selling pool and presided over the destruction of a large amount of opium seized in the pool; the Humen Fort was located on both banks of the Pearl River Estuary, and it was in the 20th year of Qing Daoguang (1840), England The Opium War to invade China was launched in Guangdong. On February 25th in the 21st year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1841), the British army attacked Humen, and the admiral Guan Tianpei of the Guangdong Navy led the army to fight bravely. Historical evolution: In the fifth year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1800), the Shajiao Fort that formed the Humen Fort was officially completed. In the 14th year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1834), after Guan Tianpei served as the admiral of the Guangdong Navy, he began to rectify and strengthen the defense of Humen Haikou. Shajiao and Dajiao Fortress were changed to lookout command platforms, and a Wanghai Tower was built on the top of Shajiao Mountain, in front of the building. Put up a high pole and send soldiers to look around day and night. In May of the 19th year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1839), Lin Zexu, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, built two smoking pools for the destruction of drugs on the South Beach of Humen Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. In the same year, the Jingyuan Fort, which formed the Humen Fort, was built. On January 7th in the 21st year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1841), the Battle of Shajiao was defeated. Chen Liansheng and other Qing soldiers died as martyrs. The Shajiao Fort was destroyed by the British army. On February 26 of the same year, the Qing army was defeated in the Battle of Humen, Jingyuan fort fell, and the British army destroyed it. In the twenty-third year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1843), the Shajiao Fort, Jingyuan Fort was restored. In the sixth year of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty (1856), the Shajiao Fort was once again destroyed by the British army. During the reign of Guangxu (1883--1889), large-scale restoration and expansion of the Shajiao Fortress were carried out, and they were successively located in Baicao Mountain, Fishing Mountain, Lun Mountain, Centipede Mountain, Qishan Mountain, Guishan Mountain, Baihe Mountain, Lion Mountain, and Xiangshan Mountain. 10 new forts were built on Phoenix Mountain. Lin Zexu's smoking pool and the former Humen Fort site participated in the construction of education for all, patriotism and education bases with the people, which is a monument of Dongguan's history and culture.
Hunan Flower Drum Opera originated from folk songs and gradually developed into the primary form of Flower Drum Opera once it was sung by a clown. The performances are simple, bright and lively, with the clowns, small dancers, and small scholars being the most distinctive performances. Hunan Flower Drum Opera, with its walking and gongs and drums, originates from the folk songs of southern Hunan and is accompanied by small suona and gongs and drums, which are lively, light-hearted and suitable for song and dance operas, and is one of the main singing voices of all schools in southern Hunan. It is one of the main singing styles in southern Hunan. It contains the unique artistic expressions of each place and absorbs the essence of various folk arts, making it a treasure of local traditional culture.
Working with the Mosfell Archaeological Project (MAP) – members of the MAP Project, Davide Zori Phd and Professor Jesse Byock. Mosfell is in the region East of Reykjavik, Iceland. In 2007, (Scandinavian Section, and the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, UCLA) was awarded a five-year grant from Arcadia, administered by CMRS, to complete and document the research of the first eleven years of the Mosfell Archaeological Project (MAP), an interdisciplinary research project employing the tools of archaeology, history, anthropology, forensics, environmental sciences, and saga studies. MAP is constructing a comprehensive picture of human habitation and environmental change in the Mosfell region of western Iceland during the Middle Ages. The story of how the archaeological research into the farm at Hrísbrú, which was the home of the Mossfellsdælingar – a powerful Viking family of leaders, warrioirs, farmers and legal specialists, can be illuminated through the stories found in the later Sagas and other historical writings of the Icelanders. Using the data that was gathered during that time, we created a 3D reconstruction scale model of the site as it would have been around 1063.
The Illicit Still Experience engages audiences in the area’s unique history in illegal whisky creation and smuggling. The area is now known for famous – and legitimate – distilleries as well as for it’s beautiful and rugged countryside. Using the latest in VR technology, the exhibit aims to immerse visitors into the virtual lost landscape of Ballanloan, a township in the middle of the whisky trade in the 1800’s. The exhibit lets visitors explore in the open world of the virtual environment as well as learn about the whisky making process. It also has a modern tour of locations that can be found today in the landscape. The creation of the interactive was to educate visitors about the history before discovering the landscape in the area for themselves. It also allows entry to locations that may not be easily accessed by all guests to Tomintoul.
Illuistration of Holy Trinity by Perin Westerhof Nyman
Illustration depicting the architecture of Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews c1559. by Perin Westerhof Nyman. View south West.
Illustration 2 of Holy Trinity by Perin Westerhof Nyman
Illustration depicting details of architectural layout and structure by Perin Westerhof Nyman.
Robert Alexander Dakers (1866-1954) was a well-known Haddington artist who exhibited 28 landscape and rustic paintings at the Royal Scottish Academy, also showing at the Scottish Society of Artists and the Society of Northern Artists.
Image copyright: Rowan Lear, courtesy of Glasgow Seed Library
Image obtained from Rowan Lear at the Glasgow Seed Library for completion of Practical 2, for the class IS51100 at the University of St Andrews, 2023/24.
The house of Adem Jashari stands as a memorial in Kosovo in remembrance of the war that occurred from 1998 - 1999. In March 1998, Serbian police killed the Kosovo Liberation Army leader Adem Jashari and more than 50 of his family members. The only survivor, Bersarta, was Adem's niece, who was age 10 during the massacre. The house is preserved to remember the events that took place in Kosovo and as an act of resilience. Beyond the house, there is also a memorial complex that consists of a cemetery for Adem's family and a museum. Digitisation of the house and memorial complex could promote Sustainable Development Goal 16 to ensure individuals have access to education on the effects of the war.
Notre Dame de Paris is a famous tourist attraction in France and a milestone in the history of European architecture. This is a typical Gothic church building located on the Seine River in the center of Paris. It was started in 1163 and completed in 1345. It is one of the most representative monuments in France. Notre Dame de Paris is a representative of early European Gothic architecture and sculpture art. In recent years, approximately 12 million tourists have visited Notre Dame every year, making it the most visited attraction in France.Notre Dame de Paris is located in a temperate maritime climate. The average temperature in summer is between 15 and 25 degrees. In winter, it rains a lot and is often foggy. Restoring Notre Dame will require consideration of climate change and its impacts, as well as the use of sustainable building materials and technologies. This can contribute to SDG 13 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Restoring Notre Dame will provide the public with research and learning opportunities that advance SDG 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.