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The Macaquiño people of Colombia's Amazon are working to preserve ancestral fishing knowledge that has sustained their community for generations. As modern gear replaces handcrafted traps, elders fear losing traditional techniques that protect both fish populations and cultural heritage.
Thousands gathered in Sovima Village as the sacred Sekrenyi festival brought together leaders from diverse Naga tribes to celebrate cultural heritage, spiritual renewal, and indigenous unity. The event transformed an ancient purification ritual into a modern call for peace and trust across communities.
Seven Arab nations are turning tourism into a force for unity and sustainability, celebrating record-breaking visitor numbers while preserving cultural heritage. The Middle East welcomed over 100 million international visitors in 2025, marking a 34% jump from pre-pandemic levels.
Vietnam is transforming ancient villages and craft sites into interactive destinations where tourists make pottery, craft lanterns, and dive into local culture. The shift from sightseeing to participation is boosting sustainable tourism and keeping traditions alive.
The first Native American newspaper launched 198 years ago today using an ingenious writing system invented just years earlier. The Cherokee Phoenix still publishes today, making it one of America's most enduring journalistic achievements.
In Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district, indigenous children learn math with seeds, geometry with leaves, and traditional arts alongside state curriculum. The Vidyodaya School has spent three decades proving that education works best when it honors where students come from.
In 1991, Dr. Madhumala Chattopadhyay became the first woman to peacefully contact the Sentinelese, one of the world's most isolated tribes. Her groundbreaking approach proved respect and patience could bridge centuries of isolation.
Children in Finland's Arctic villages are learning an indigenous language that nearly vanished. Just 30 years ago, only two families spoke Inari Sámi to their kids.
A centuries-old embroidery tradition in India just got a lifeline that's helping 30 artisans preserve their craft while earning a living. Jameel Ahmed Ansari's chikankari workshop received government support to keep intricate hand-stitching alive for the next generation.
The Zafimaniry people of Madagascar are finding creative ways to preserve their UNESCO-recognized woodcraft traditions even as deforestation forces them to reimagine their forest-based way of life. Communities are blending old customs with new realities, keeping their cultural identity alive.
A seed library in Bethlehem safeguards Palestine's agricultural heritage while its founder works from New York to protect threatened crop varieties. Palestinian farmers and diaspora communities now grow ancestral plants that carry centuries of cultural stories.
Tens of thousands gathered at Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple to celebrate Shivaratri, where police honor centuries-old tradition by allowing ritual cannabis use for one sacred day. The festival shows how ancient spiritual practices continue thriving in modern Nepal.
When his favorite childhood restaurant closed unexpectedly, basketball player Sangram Deshmukh didn't just mourn it. He tracked down the original cooks, learned the recipes, and brought Appa's legendary sabudana khichadi back to life. ##
Vietnam's fastest-growing tourist region launches authentic cultural tours that preserve local traditions while boosting community incomes. Sa Pa and Bac Ha prepare for record Lunar New Year visitors with immersive ethnic experiences.
Researchers in Kerala, India are launching a groundbreaking project to preserve the forgotten migration stories of generations of Keralites who built lives across Africa. Their experiences as traders, professionals, and entrepreneurs have shaped communities on two continents but risk being lost forever.
In Mainpuri, India, craftsmen are keeping a centuries-old art form alive by hammering delicate metal wires into wood to create stunning decorative pieces. Twenty artisans working with Girishchand Gupta are finding new markets for their intricate handwork through government support and trade fairs.
Pedro Uc Be writes poetry in the Maya language to defend his people's land and preserve their stories. His work just earned him lifetime recognition at Mexico's most prestigious book fair.
In a remote Arunachal Pradesh valley, eight Monpa women transformed an abandoned ancestral home into a dining space saving their tribe's fading food traditions. They're serving millet momos and buckwheat noodles that even local youth are tasting for the first time.
A massive new museum dedicated to the legendary Chola Empire is coming to Thanjavur, India, on a 50-acre campus that will house thousands of artifacts celebrating one of history's most advanced civilizations. The three-story complex will feature interactive galleries, a 7D theater, and research facilities to bring 1,000 years of Tamil history to life.
Stunning 2,000-year-old mosaic floors have emerged from a luxurious Roman home in Carsulae, Italy, revealing new insights into one of ancient Rome's most important cities. A $2.5 million project will soon allow visitors to walk among these extraordinary black and white treasures.
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