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INTBAU Qatar to hold conference as part of Earthna Summit 2025

The Peninsula 18 Apr 2025
It promotes architecture, urbanism, and building crafts that are grounded in local heritage and cultural context ... The sessions explore locally grounded approaches that emphasise human-scale design, material efficiency, and cultural continuity.
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Commission E Encourages Enhancement of Betawi Cultural Symbols

Berita Jakarta 17 Apr 2025
Cultural symbols of Betawi must be enhanced . "Cultural symbols of Betawi must be enhanced in every ... "Including the provision of costumes and materials for local cultural education," she explained.
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Commission E Encourages Enhancement of Betawi Cultural Symbols in Jakarta

Berita Jakarta 17 Apr 2025
Cultural symbols of Betawi must be enhanced . "Cultural symbols of Betawi must be enhanced in every ... "Including the provision of costumes and materials for local cultural education," she explained.
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World Art Dubai 2025: A dazzling global art showcase with over 10,000 artworks

Gulf News 17 Apr 2025
Veteran Emirati artist Mohamed Al Astad brings a unique blend of natural materials and cultural depth to the spotlight ... “Using the right materials — paper or canvas — makes all the difference.” His ...
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Spider fighting in Chiba port town wins ‘Heritage for Future’ listing

Asahi News 17 Apr 2025
Spider fighting originated in feudal times, and now it has been inscribed on a “Heritage for the Future” list maintained by an organization that adheres to the principles of UNESCO in preserving cultural traditions.
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Stories Rooted in Nature: Weaving sustainability into every layer of the UOG Conference on Island Sustainability

Guam Pacific Daily News 17 Apr 2025
The store featured upcycled goods crafted at the G3 Makerspace, showcasing how discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful, culturally inspired products, bringing the vision of a greener, more sustainable Guåhan to life.
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Mayo Clinic renames its diversity and inclusion office as 'Office of Belonging'

Post Bulletin 17 Apr 2025
Internal and external websites and related EID content and materials are being reviewed and updated to convey our commitment to a culture of inclusion and belonging.”.
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Iowa DPS signs agreement with ICE creating immigration task force. What it will do:

Des Moines Register 17 Apr 2025
The task force's salaries, benefits, transportation and materials will be paid for by the state, according to the agreement. ICE will pay to install IT infrastructure and provide instructors and training materials.
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Can Harvard Use Its Endowment To Make Up For Federal Cuts? It’s Possible, but Not That Simple.

The Harvard Crimson 17 Apr 2025
Harvard’s endowment is not a $53.2 billion pile of cash ... Former Harvard President Lawrence H ... Pauses to studies involving animals could lead them to be euthanized, and some sensitive laboratory materials like cell cultures require constant maintenance.
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UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures

China.dot.org 16 Apr 2025
Editor's note. Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
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Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils Nairy Baghramian’s Privileged Points at MIA Park

The Peninsula 16 Apr 2025
This striking addition to Qatar’s growing Public Art Collection exemplifies Qatar Museums’ mission to make exceptional contemporary art accessible to all and to spark dialogue between cultures, histories, and environments.
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Colorado bill that would establish standards for Black history education passes House

Fox31 Denver 16 Apr 2025
The bill would create a Black historical and cultural studies advisory committee in the Department of Education to recommend standards and materials that advance appropriate and comprehensive ...
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Make America Maoist Asap

The Times of India 16 Apr 2025
medium120350148A cultural revolution is underway in America ... While there were many different iterations of Mao’s visage on items of different shapes and materials, it was the cultural revolution that made the Mao badge a crucial loyalty symbol.
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Jakarta Hosts The UN Tourism 37th CAP-CSA Joint Commission Meeting

Berita Jakarta 16 Apr 2025
... of culture and history of the archipelago ... Meanwhile, the typical Jakarta shopping pouch is made by local MSMEs using eco-friendly materials and designs that reflect the cultural richness of Jakarta.
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A dozen DODEA students sue over removal of library books, school material after executive orders

Stars and Stripes 16 Apr 2025
The Pentagon subsequently directed DODEA schools to review and remove material deemed to support DEI, end cultural observances and celebrations, and shutter or reorganize clubs affiliated with gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
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