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Diversification of Shital Pati: Tangail craftsmen preserve ancestral profession

Shital Pati, woven from the fibres of a specific type of cane (pati bet), is prized for its smooth texture and natural cooling properties, offering comfort during Bengal's…

  • Published: December 12, 202411:47 am
  • Author Mirza Shakil
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Lhasa’s Potala Palace digitises nearly 1,000 precious thangkas

Thangka is a unique form of painting in Tibetan culture, typically a religious scroll painting mounted on colored silk and hung for worship.

  • Published: December 11, 20249:32 am
  • Author Daqiong and Palden Nyima
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Tateyama tunnel trolleybus decommissioning marks end of history of post-WWII electric transportation

They gradually disappeared from society as private cars became more commonplace.

  • Published: December 10, 202410:42 am
  • Author Kentaro Kishimoto
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Mongolian nomadic practices inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list

During the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Paraguay, the "Mongolian Nomadic Practices" were…

  • Published: December 9, 20242:19 pm
  • Author A. Nomin
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Three endangered Chinese cultural treasures added to UNESCO heritage list

The three items include the Li ethnic group's traditional textile techniques; the Qiang New Year festival; and traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch…

  • Published: December 9, 20248:20 am
  • Author Wang Ru
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Sake-making added to UNESCO Heritage List; hopes raised for exports, domestic consumption

The committee praised the traditional knowledge and skills of sake-making with koji mold for having significant cultural importance to local communities, noting that sake is an…

  • Published: December 6, 202411:44 am
  • Author Mika Otsuki
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Cambodia’s krama inscribed on UNESCO list: Cultural legacy safeguarded for future generations

Cambodian PM Manet explained that the krama, a woven textile that has been an integral part of Cambodian life for centuries, symbolises not only the artistry of the Cambodian…

  • Published: December 6, 20248:15 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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Philippines Apo Reef, 2 others named newest ASEAN heritage parks

The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity formally announced the addition of five new parks to its network of topnotch nature reserves and natural parks in the Southeast Asian region late…

  • Published: December 5, 20249:28 am
  • Author Joyce Ann L. Rocamora
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UNESCO grants kebaya intangible cultural heritage status after noms from S’pore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand

The kebaya, noted for its complex design and elegance, is celebrated as a traditional women’s garment that embodies a rich shared history and cultural heritage.

  • Published: December 5, 20248:25 am
  • Author The Nation
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Woodland Muangmai: Enchanted forest tells the story of Southeast Asia

Perfect for a day trip, Woodland invites visitors to explore a forest of exquisite and antique woodcarvings crafted by master artisans and laid out across 142 rai of parkland.

  • Published: December 4, 202412:49 pm
  • Author The Nation

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