Tag: Heritage

Embracing Two Worlds: Jorge Ramos Gutierrez’s Journey with his Mexican Heritage

For most children, the first day of first grade is filled with nervous anticipation and excitement. But when you’ve just moved to the United States and you don’t yet know English, it can be daunting. “The scariest part was the first day of school, because everything was bra...

Celebrating Claudia Cantu: Embracing Heritage and Diversity

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of individuals whose heritage has shaped them into exceptional individuals. One shining example is Claudia Cantu, whose story is a testament to resilience, diversity, and the unwavering commitment to embracing dif...

Embracing Heritage in a Tapestry of Change

When an organization I belonged to celebrated their sixtieth anniversary they used the tagline “Pride in our past, faith in our future”. It’s a line that has often resonated with me. Our heritage, the roots of where we come from are an important foundation to have underfoot. It&...

Exploring Amsterdam’s Canals and Cultural Heritage

Amsterdam, the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, is renowned for its captivating historical canals, abundant cultural heritage, and relaxed atmosphere, which welcome travelers from across the globe. Narrow Houses and Timeless Canals: Amsterdam’s Unique Beauty The most prominen...

Barcelona: A Smart City Evolution Inspired by Heritage and Technology

Urban development has come a long way from merely constructing buildings and laying roads. The advent of technology has sparked a revolution in how we imagine and shape our cities. Leading the charge in this new era of urban development is Barcelona, a city that artfully balances its rich cultural h...

Heritage Consultants: Why do we do what we do?

Purcell Heritage Consultant, Rowenna Malone, gives a personal insight into her role. Firstly though, what is a Heritage Consultant and what do we do? A heritage consultant is a professional, usually with a background in history, history of art or archaeology, who provides an understanding of what...

Moving from Separation to Connection: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

When I was growing up, the family lore was that my dad’s grandmother was Cherokee. He grew up in High Point, NC. He lived in Michigan when I was young, and after my parents divorced, I would visit him during the Christmas and summer holidays. I have vivid memories of driving down from Michigan...

Willoughby Heritage Farm Walk

Explore a farm and then hike along a forested hill at Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve in Collinsville, Ill. The park showcases farming life complete with tractors, barns, and a 1930’s style Craftsman Farm House. Animals on the farm include pigs, chickens, guineas, goats, a...

Hispanic Heritage Month is Ending — But That Doesn't Mean the Spotlight is Dimming on Latinos Making Their Mark in Entertainment and Philanthropic Initiatives

Pedroza recently co-hosted the St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction (SACHR) 2023 Grace Awards for the third year in a row, a nonprofit founded in 1990 by its CEO, Joyce Rivera. The organization's mission to help underserved communities afflicted by drugs and HIV/Aids is why Rivera st...

Israel: My Jewish Heritage Does Not Condone Your Genocide

A charismatic server, white linens, bubbles of balsamic in dishes of yellow green olive oil, and wine. We are nestled in a low lit Italian restaurant in the Marina District of San Francisco. I don’t feel comfortable here because they gave me food poisoning a decade ago, but it wasn’t my ...

The Heritage Foundation, ‘Project 2025’ and the future of LGBTQ+ rights globally

I’ve been thinking a lot about the implications of the Heritage Foundation’s recently published ‘‘Mandate for Leadership -the Conservative Promise — Project 2025’ for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK and around the world, since it was published a couple of weeks ago. &l...

A Great American Of Japanese Heritage Honored

He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and served in the United States Army. He was the Mayor of San Jose and served as a U.S. Congressman from California for twenty years. He became Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton and Secretary of Transportation under Presiden...

8 Books To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

sentiment rising during the pandemic. Charles Yu incorporates his background in TV writing with the book’s unconventional form: part screenplay and prose. Thematically, the story feels like a crash course in Asian American Studies. The story follows Willis Wu, a Taiwanese American and actor...

Why I Love (and Hate) My Asian Heritage

There’s something profoundly spiritual about rice — how it’s not just a staple in our diets, but a symbol of life’s simple yet profound lessons. I remember sitting at the dinner table, watching my grandmother carefully wash the rice. Her hands, wrinkled maps of her long journ...

American Lawyers Of Japanese Heritage Honored

Japanese American Legacy Lawyers is a program that pays homage to past and present American attorneys of Japanese heritage. These are individuals who have contributed to bettering the lives of Japanese Americans and all Americans. An event honoring some special attorneys was held on November 2, 2...

Learning My Heritage Language

Why am I learning it? Part of it is to use it as a communication tool. Part of it is the guilt of not having learned it or spoken it at all. Part of it is to overcome some of the obstacles I had to deal with being a 2nd generation immigrant. Growing up, there were various times where I wondered w...

Connecting My Art to My Heritage

In primary school, I always felt like I was the odd one out. In the community around me, I felt disconnected from it. I felt like a wallflower. When I went to university, one of the things I noticed was that I was definitely out of place. The people around me were much more in tune with their herita...

Embracing my Taíno heritage

It’s Native American Heritage Month, and I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about my own heritage. Ever since I was a little girl, my mother taught me to be proud of our family’s history. She made sure I knew we were strong Puerto Ricans, and strong Taínos. It’s the ...

Truth Be Told: |”Honoring Indigenous Heritage Day: Recognizing Indigenous Day in North West Amexem”|”You Have Been Lied to About the Name of This Land (So-Called America)

This article sheds light on the importance of acknowledging Indigenous Day instead of Columbus Day, emphasizing the rich cultural heritage and history of the land now known as North West Amexem. It delves into the inaccuracies surrounding the concept of “discovery” and highlights the pro...

Dang: The Unspoiled Heritage Inside The Grass.

We all have heard stories from our grandparents about their living pattern. They used to consume what they had been cultivating. They describe the things which are rare today-ploughing with bullocks ,stone-mills, wooden beater known as ‘Sambelu’ in Gujarati,’ Chulha’- cooking...

MAHALTA: The Significance of the Mangyan, Halcon and Tamaraw preservation efforts in keeping the Mindoro heritage.

Mindoro is located in southern Luzon and the 7th largest island in the Philippines. The marine environment of Mindoro hugely contributes to overall national and global biological diversity. The Mindoro Strait is one of the most economically productive fishing grounds in the country and a migration r...

Multiracial Heritage Week (June 7–14) & Mixed Race Day (June 27)

Multiracial PRIDE Day By 2007, the multiracial movement succeeded in establishing two official days celebrating multiraciality. These celebrations are now recognized at the municipal and state levels in parts of Amazonas. They encompass festivities that have included musical performances as well ...

AAPI Heritage Month: VRL salutes Asian American and Pacific Islander women who won U.S. elected office

First some context: As of 2021, it was reported that AAPI officials of all genders make up less than 0.9% of elected leaders in the U.S., although this group accounts for 6.1% of the general population. As of 2022, data shows that Asian American and Pacific Islander women represent 6.7% of t...

Exploring Cultural Heritage Through Python: An Introduction to Digital Humanities

In an increasingly digital world, the intersection of technology and humanities opens new avenues for exploring and preserving cultural heritage. Python, a versatile programming language renowned for its simplicity and efficiency, offers powerful tools for digital humanities initiatives. In this ...

What Hispanic Heritage Month Means To Me

Can you share a favorite tradition from your culture(s)? My favorite tradition is attending my communities Fiestas Patrias. September 16 is a patriotic holiday in Mexico, the anniversary of Mexican Independence from Spain — it is much like America’s 4th of July. What&...

10 fantastic open access Indian heritage collections

India’s remarkable cultural heritage features in the collections of museums around the world. Here are ten of our favourite open access digital collections — free to download, reuse and remix to your heart’s content. If we missed any, let us know in the comments! 1 . The Clevela...

Preserving the Tapestry of Heritage: A Journey Through Time

The Rich Tapestry of Historical Landmarks Historical landmarks stand as silent witnesses to the epochs that have unfolded. From the majestic Pyramids of Egypt to the intricate carvings of Petra, these structures tell stories of civilizations long gone. The preservation of these landmarks not only...

The Irish Pub Culture — from the perspectives of an expat, cultural heritage and sustainability

Pub is the short for Public House and these establishments can be found all over Ireland. The Pub Culture can date back as far as mid-1700s, when the term “public house” was commonly applied to refer to alehouses and taverns, where these houses were distinguished by the provision of wine...

Moving cultural heritage reproduction requests from begrudging fee-for-service to contribution to online collections

A change of communications tack might be the key to repositioning patrons’ reproduction requests away from a transactional annoyance to a willing act of brand loyalty. TL;DR Reproduction requests are communicated in a highly transactional way. Perhaps aligning them with a collection&rsqu...

7 digital storytelling tips for the cultural heritage sector

Personal stories bring the past to life and help people relate to history on an emotional level. a. Present individual stories that include personal experiences as well as historical deeds. Help people imagine themselves in someone else’s shoes. b. Consider the human significance of cult...

Internet memes, digital cultural heritage of humanity?

There are currently 4.388 billion Internet users in the world — equivalent to 57% of the world’s population — who spend an average of 6 hours and 42 minutes of their time every day browsing the World Wide Web — about two sevenths of their day (Kemp, 2019). These figures revea...

Retelling old stories — a new approach to local heritage sites

In the upcoming months a challenge ahead at Västernorrlands museum, Sweden, is re-telling the story about local witch trials of the late 17th century. This is on the agenda together with reconstructing one of the permanent exhibitions of the museum, covering the same period. The historic events...

“Our cultural heritage is our identity”

#YCREATE is a digital movement powered by the Prince Claus Fund aimed at discovering the value of culture for young people across the world and celebrating young creators everywhere. We ask the next generation to share their creative talents and their views on arts and culture. To start, we&rsquo...

“Our cultural heritage is our identity”

DAM for Cultural Heritage Institutions

When Cultural Heritage institutions use DAMs, they allow for better visibility of enormous collections, enhanced data security, improved collaboration among galleries, libraries, archives, museums, and corporate heritage teams, and many other benefits. Unfortunately, we have physically lost many ...

Strengthening Cultural Bonds: UAE and US Collaborate to Showcase Heritage

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States of America share not only diplomatic ties but also a deep appreciation for culture and heritage. This mutual respect has paved the way for collaborative efforts to showcase and celebrate the rich cultural tapestries of both nations. Through variou...

How I Feel Close to my Scottish Heritage

Ok, so if you’re like me, you might have grown up going to the Highland Games every year, listening to ‘Scotland the Brave’ keening through the fall breeze and pressuring your parents into buying you one of those enormous scones before you left. It was a simple way to connect to...

Why Design for Cultural Heritage Matters

Until a couple of years ago, talking about design in the field of cultural heritage was strictly connected to “classical” way of designing where the outcome is a tangible solution which is completed and crafted, such as in exhibition design related to the design of the vitrines...

The Importance of Heritage Conservation

Vital heritage: It is called collective heritage. It includes the symbols of life on the surface of the earth. As for the individual heritage, it includes the various elements of life present in the human body. Cultural heritage: It is all the beliefs, customs, and traditions related to...

Ethics in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Projects in Iraq.

Everything we do concern ethics. An indispensable and integral part of our everyday lives, ethics concern how we conduct our lives in the world around us. There are however situations where ethics should not only guide our practices but constitute the very the ethos of our work. This is the ca...

Ski Fashion Heritage in Interlaken, Switzerland

Hello, and welcome back! This week we will be discussing the heritage of skiing fashion in Interlaken, Switzerland. Interlaken is a beautiful place to visit and explore fashion since it is so different than several of the countries in Europe that we’ve already discussed. Let’s get into i...