Unesco has granted provisional enhanced protection to 39 cultural sites in Lebanon, expanding emergency measures for heritage locations across the country after Beirut requested international support amid the conflict. The decision was taken during an extraordinary session of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Unesco said the … Read more
Siem Reap [Cambodia], March 22 (ANI): Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, visited the Angkor Wat Temple, the world’s largest ancient temple complex and a revered symbol of deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Cambodia, during his official trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. The visit, underscoring the enduring people-to-people and … Read more
Indonesia has submitted three cultural traditions—tempeh culture, Jaranan performing art, and Mak Yong theatre—to UNESCO for inclusion on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The nominations were prepared by Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture and submitted to UNESCO through the country’s permanent delegation in Paris. The proposal reflects the government’s continued effort … Read more
Bull Island is a gift from nature to the people of Dublin. Having completed the original South Bull Wall in 1786, by 1801 it was noted by the navigation authority that the “north bull has increased very much” while by 1804 “the degree of accumulation [was] so great that a considerable stripe of it remains … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Education in Palestine has denied the news on social media about the curriculum changes, stating that the reports quoted textbooks altered by the Israeli authorities for schools in Jerusalem. The report claims that the changes made are part of a policy to enforce a pro-Israeli narrative in the city. In a … Read more
President Macron and Prime Minister Wong explore Lau Pa Sat in Singapore. French President Emmanuel Macron experienced Singapore‘s renowned hawker culture firsthand during his maiden state visit to the city-state, making a memorable stop at the iconic Lau Pa Sat food centre alongside Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday evening, 29th May. “We began with … Read more
Tourist damages ancient Chinese clay sculptures after jumping into display The Journal Tourist damages two of China’s terracotta warriors after jumping fence The Guardian Source link
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s landmark site, Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country. Borobudur management reported that in 2024, the temple was visited by 1.3 million tourists. As for 2025, Borobudur Temple, designated as one of the five super-priority tourist destinations in Indonesia, is … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Meratus Geopark, located in South Kalimantan Province, has been officially designated as part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGG). This decision was made at the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France. The Secretary of the Meratus Geopark Development Agency, Hanifah Dwi Nirwana, expressed her appreciation for this … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Meratus Geopark, located in South Kalimantan Province, has been officially designated as part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGG). This decision was made at the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris, France. The Secretary of the Meratus Geopark Development Agency, Hanifah Dwi Nirwana, expressed her appreciation for this … Read more