Culture Events
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Laureates of UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme 2012 proclaimed
The 2012 laureates have been announced. They hail from 17 countries and specialize in creative writing, music and visual arts.
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International expert meeting on “World Heritage and Sustainable Development”
International expert meeting on “World Heritage and Sustainable Development”
With the inscription of nearly 1000 properties on the World Heritage List,...
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The "Group of 77 and China" celebrates the 40th anniversary of World Heritage
To mark the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention in 1972, the General Conference of UNESCO adopted the Convention Concerning the Protection of...
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Ceremonial launch of the World Heritage Convention 40th anniversary year
Official launch of the anniversary year at UNESCO Headquarters with Director-General Irina Bokova, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock and other leading...
UNESCO CULTURE NEWS
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07.02.12:
US$1.02 million project launched on safeguarding intangible heritage in Asia and the Pacific
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07.02.12:
UNESCO and Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock launch 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, launched the 40th anniversary celebration of the World Heritage Convention in a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters...
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07.02.12:
Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions
VENICE, Italy (AP) -- It's a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs...
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06.02.12:
UN kicks off Year of the Dragon with celebration of Chinese cultural heritage
Hundreds of performers took to the stage at United Nations Headquarters in New York this evening to ring in the Chinese New Year with a showcase of traditional...
