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#makeheritagefun, Africa, Built Heritage, Community

The Memorial Tower at Lilongwe

October 2, 2017October 1, 2017

The War Memorial Tower in Lilongwe is located at the center of the town between the Capital Hill and Area 18 residential area. It is …

Asia, Community, Conservation, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

The extraordinary art of weaving of the Singpho tribe of north-east India

September 27, 2017October 2, 2017

The high prevalence of handloom and textile made products has been indispensable to the heritage of north eastern states. This is indicative of the dressing …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Food Heritage, Heritage, Internship July December 2017, Uncategorized

Chandni Chowk: When heritage meets food

September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest markets of India with a rich history. It was built in the 17th Century by Jahanara Begum, the …

Africa, Conservation, Internship July December 2017, Nature

Lake Malawi National Park: Biodiversity and Heritage

September 22, 2017September 24, 2017

At the southern end of Lake Malawi, which is the third largest African lake and the ninth largest lake in the world, lies a very …

Africa, Blog, Immigrant Heritage, Internship July December 2017

The immigrant heritage of a Congloese in Malawi

September 20, 2017September 24, 2017

The war for minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo has let millions displaced from their homes into safer nets the surrounding countries. Immigrant culture …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Built Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Inside the Beautiful Nizamuddin Complex Of Delhi

September 19, 2017September 24, 2017

The Nizamuddin complex is a medieval settlement named after the highly venerated 14th-century Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. The Nizamuddin complex houses four magnificent sites …

Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Tracing the legacy of Biryani: The royal delicacy

September 16, 2017September 24, 2017

“One who fails to recognize the taste of Biryani is aloof of the food etiquette” ~ Mohd. Arif India: a country of colors, flavors, and …

Africa, Immigrant Heritage, Internship July December 2017

The Bohra Community: Diaspora in Lamu

September 9, 2017September 24, 2017

The Bohra community landed and settled in Lamu over two centuries ago, and established themselves as a trading community. Their identity has been entrenched into …

Asia, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Gujiya: A traditional Bundelkhandi delicacy

August 30, 2017September 24, 2017

Gujia: Ask anyone who grew up in the Bundelkhand region in Rajasthan, India, what their lasting memory of all the festivals was, and the answer …