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Asia, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Shahi Makhana Kheer: Indian opulence through food

August 12, 2017September 24, 2017

A dessert only worthy for royalty; the Shahi Makhana Kheer is an Indian preparation that makes use of the Foxnut. Food is as cultural as …

Africa, Blog, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Vibibi: The Swahili cuisine that evokes a communal feeling

August 4, 2017September 24, 2017

Vibibi is a dish that is eaten among the Swahilis in communal settings. The process of sharing food is a ritual in the Lamu Archipelago …

Asia, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Kheer: Reminiscing through Indian sweets

August 2, 2017September 24, 2017

Kheer is a signature dish served at most Indian festivals. It hits all the right sweet-spots! I am a native of India. In Indian culture, …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Best From Our Students, Heritage

Make Heritage Fun at Orchha

July 14, 2017July 30, 2017

Somya discovers how Orchha and its culture really bridges heritage and society through her Make Heritage Fun activity there.

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Photo Stories, Public Spaces

Agrasen Ki Baoli: #makeheritagefun in Delhi

June 30, 2017July 2, 2017

The Ugrasen ki Baoli or the Agrasen ki Baoli has a lot of stories associated with it. Here’s how I got people to talk about them. …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Community

Sikki Craft: Nature and Artistry

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

This article was originally published on Nazariya, and was written by Ananya Maahir. Fusing a love for art and nature, Sikki work is one of …

Asia, Conservation, Restoration

Excavating Harappa: An Interview with Wazir Chand Saroe

May 24, 2017September 21, 2017

Harappa is one of the most widely known archaeological sites in the world. Even today, archaeologists and antiquarians continue to unearth new evidence and discover …

#makeheritagefun, Built Heritage, Conservation, Europe, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Restoration

#Makeheritagefun: A Visit to Tuvixeddu

May 19, 2017May 16, 2017

Tuvixeddu stands in a state of neglect today. A simple survey of the area brings to light what can be done to repair the immense …

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage

Koshari: Food and the Italy-Egypt Connect

May 14, 2017September 21, 2017

Dishes like the Koshari stand testament to the large degree of cultural exchange between Italy and Egypt. Food and Cultural Exchange: The intercultural exchange that …