#cultural-preservation

#cultural-preservation

EMBARGOED for 9/22: Two historians have spearheaded an effort to document everything in the Smithsonian before the Trump Administration makes any changes.

Artist Cheng Tsung FENG's creative practice is deeply tied to the preservation and reinterpretation of fading traditional crafts and cultural memories. For this monumental outdoor installation, his focus turned to the bamboo opera stage-a once-prevalent architectural form in Taiwan's temple festivals and communal celebrations, but now rarely seen as times have changed. At the historic Wenwu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, which itself has stood for over two centuries,

You could probably walk right past Culture House without noticing it. Tucked away, just off the bustle of London's Uxbridge Road, the building's muted colours, simple sign and arched doorway give little away. Step inside, though, and you'll soon be enticed by what is the UK's first permanent exhibition and cultural space dedicated to Somali heritage. Officially opened last May, Culture House features a collection of over 150 artefacts, a rotating exhibition, poetry workshops and a digital archive.

Keith Robinson, along with his younger brother, Bruce, and their family plantation Gay and Robinson, own 55,000 acres of Kauai and, 17 miles west, the entire 45,000-acre private island of Niihau, which their family purchased from the Hawaiian monarchy in the mid-1800s. This is more land than Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, who purchased the entirety of Lanai for $300 million in 2012, and 40 times more than Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who's established his own 2,300-acre, $330 million outpost on the opposite side of Kauai.

Legal cannabis is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and communities across the United States. Large-scale operations, national brands, and multi-state operators dominate headlines, yet the heart of cannabis culture continues to beat strongest within the craft movement. Rooted in small-batch cultivation, hands-on care, and a deep respect for heritage, craft cannabis is more than a product. It is a living link to culture, identity, and community resilience.

"The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique work of art. It has no equivalent, not even the Mona Lisa, of which there are several paintings."

"Listening to and playing music is a human right. The people of Afghanistan are denied this right. This has turned my country into a 'silent nation'".

"St Mary's in Camden has been awarded just under £640,000 to carry out urgent repairs to the building. This funding will address the most immediate work needed on the West Front."

Visitors to the Faroe Islands experience a blend of dramatic weather including rain, wind, fog, and sunshine simultaneously, highlighting the region's unique climate.

Live music venues help raise the profile of a neighborhood, drawing new residents, but their existence is often threatened by complaints from these new residents.

Missionary groups have begun using solar-powered audio devices in the rainforest to attract isolated Indigenous people, particularly among the Korubo people in the Javari valley.

Rudy Rosales, a community leader, described his family's hardship during displacement, indicating the city’s lack of support in finding replacement housing after losing their home on Dutra Street.

The Palestinian Museum is redefining its role amid the war in Gaza, focusing on research, digital access, and international partnerships while balancing visitor access and collection protection.

Syed Ghani has dedicated himself to preserving indigenous rice varieties through seed conservation, proliferation, and educational initiatives, recovering more than 1,000 native rice varieties.

"Bushwick raised me-it was raw, loud, and full of culture. Now, it's changing fast. A lot of what I knew growing up is gone."

"I'm working on a triple album," he said.

The claim that ayahuasca is marketed as a mystical shortcut overlooks the reality: real work with this medicine is neither quick nor easy. True healing through ayahuasca involves deep inner effort, often accompanied by discomfort, surrender and courage.

In Bowling Green, Kentucky, nearly all residents support preserving historic buildings and enhancing cultural institutions, unearthing a surprising consensus on local development.

The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is set to unveil a unique exhibition of historic quilts from a collection, but has suffered a significant financial setback.

Held at Lincoln Center, the black-tie affair honored Susan and Leonard Feinstein, a couple whose philanthropic portfolio reads like a masterclass in cultural preservation.

The relocation of the 40-foot Louis Zuflacht sign from a retail shop to the New York Sign Museum reflects the effort to preserve everyday NYC history.

"The project aims to enclose the Mitsutera temple's main hall within a newly constructed building, allowing it to coexist with a hotel while preserving its historical significance."

In Massapequa, three things are certain: death, taxes and 'once a Chief, always a Chief,' the district's attorney wrote.

"It is the women's job to prepare the new settlement and build new houses. Additionally, fetching water and cooking meals are also women's responsibilities."

Tadashi Nakamura’s documentary chronicles his father Robert A. Nakamura's life, illustrating a journey of love, loss and resilience amid historical trauma.

The Terra Amata museum is surprisingly tucked within a residential area, showcasing extraordinary prehistoric artifacts from a campsite settled by Homo Erectus around 400,000 years ago.

The Togo Pavilion at Biennale Architettura 2025 will showcase the country’s architectural heritage, examining its evolution from vernacular to modernist styles.

"Beth El is a place where people came to hear the most accomplished and inspiring cantors for over a hundred years," said Hankus Netsky, a professor at the New England Conservatory.

"It may be claimed to be an adventure trip, but the fact is that there has been a violation of Indian laws. Outsiders meeting Sentinelese could endanger the tribe's survival."

"The combination of motifs discovered here is unusual even by national standards," said Myra Tolan-Smith, Listing Adviser at Historic England. "Together with the newly listed farm buildings, this discovery provides remarkable insight into the evolution of a significant Tudor hunting lodge into a working farm."

Much of the Internet has vanished over the 30 years since it began, with past platforms like GeoCities, MySpace, and blogs disappearing due to neglect and purposeful deletion.