Children of different age groups participated in a #makeheritagefun walk and rediscovered the cultural buildings and hidden gems of Rewa. Along the bus journey, we played history trivia quizzes from which everyone learned something new and also discussed the need to protect and save the heritage buildings in our neighborhood. Once we reached the destination […]
On the 17th December, the GOUNESCO Gorizia staff for the first time in its entirety held the “Make Heritage Fun!” event at a wonderful setting: the Corinini Cronberg Palace, which is an ancient dwelling that has existed since the XVI century! One of the goals of the event was to focus attention on the heritage, […]
The 6 month GoUNESCO internship has transformed my understanding of culture . I learned to appreciate and respect not only my culture, but also understand the diversity of cultural beliefs and tangible culture across the world. I was able to engage people in making heritage fun and in appreciating and respecting it. I’m a Liberal Arts […]
I had the chance to visit some of the oldest villages of Sindh and got to meet with different artisan groups, who were able to reveal much about the nature of craft practiced in Sindh . This geographical area is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and its capacity for craftsmanship is truly […]
When I read about the ‘Make heritage activity’ first thought in my mind was, Yes! This is what I want to do. For me, the word Fun is not just partying or going out with friends and family, but rather the event of making a collective effort to do something that makes me more knowledgeable. […]
Heritage Walk at Feroz Shah Kotla This is the 5th city of Delhi (Delhi is a actually a conglomeration of 7 cities/ townships built over time) built in 1354 by Feroz Shah Kotla. This city was built on the banks of Yamuna and records Feroz Shah’s version of the story of Tughlaqs in India. This […]
” Urdu hai jis ka naam humhi jante hain ‘Dagh’, Hindustan main Dhoom humari Zaban ki hi hai” With all its zest and spirit, the event was an endeavor of lauding Urdu in collaboration with Chakor Lakeerein, an organisation working for promotion of literary heritage. Influenced by Persian and Arabic language, Urdu took birth in […]
Jhansi is the city known for its brave queen Rani Laxmi Bai. Rani Laxmi Bai was a queen of great honor, and she was an idol to every woman in the country. She fought for her country bravely and died fighting, standing up for her people and her family. We held a #makeheritagefun event on the […]
Art and craft traditions are generally passed down from generation to generation. This notion has kept Khurja pottery alive for over 500 years. Khurja pottery is traditional Indian pottery work. It is made in Khurja, which originates from the Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh, India. The pottery is hand-made and hand-painted, adding to its rustic but ornate aesthetic. It is known as […]
As a student assistant for my schools’s Office of International Education and Partnership, my main role is to showcase Botswana’s points of interest to the visiting students. This time around I took the Ohio students and North Carolina students to the Manyana Rock Paintings ( just few minutes away from Gaborone). The paintings are spread […]