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About 70 horses adorned with ornate saddles and jingling bells paraded through rice paddies and streets in Iwate Prefecture on Saturday. The festival honors the bond between humans and horses in agriculture.
Many Japanese castles rebuilt with reinforced concrete after World War II are now crumbling and vulnerable to earthquakes. Huge renovation costs and disputes over whether to restore them in wood or keep cheaper concrete have stalled repairs. Experts warn that without action, strong future earthquakes could destroy these heritage sites.
Darak village in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province is nearing UNESCO recognition as a global tourism village, thanks to its unique natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The village has met stringent criteria for sustainable tourism and heritage preservation, with a decision expected in the coming months.
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced it will begin transporting culturally significant items to the Moon to preserve them from threats such as climate change, natural disasters, and conflict. The "Moon Payload Service" will use a lunar lander developed by a JAL subsidiary and is expected to launch within three to five years.
Iran has launched its annual Cultural Heritage Week to reaffirm national identity and the enduring values of its ancient civilization. The event runs from May 18 to 24, 2024, featuring exhibitions of rare artifacts, seminars on preservation, and traditional arts programs. Officials and experts stress the role of heritage in sustaining national identity and fostering international cultural exchange.
Iran has announced it will pursue international legal action against the US and Israel for attacks on its UNESCO-listed cultural heritage sites, citing violations of international conventions. Tehran plans to submit evidence to the ICJ and UNESCO, seeking compensation and prevention of future attacks.
A group of journalists toured a historic cinema in Tehran that was heavily damaged during war, observing historical marks and cultural recovery efforts. The cinema is being restored and opened to the public as a symbol of heritage preservation.
Recent days have seen deliberate attacks on critical historical and cultural sites, alarming the global community. Experts say this reflects a calculated campaign to erase cultural identity, violating international law. UNESCO and UN Security Council members have condemned the acts, urging an independent probe and immediate action.
Sau hơn 40 năm thất lạc, bức tượng Phật thế kỷ 13 đã được hồi hương về Nepal từ New York và được tái lập vị trí tại ngôi chùa cổ ở Kathmandu đúng ngày lễ Phật Đản. Sự kiện thể hiện nỗ lực của Nepal trong việc khôi phục di sản văn hóa bị đánh cắp và nhận được sự ủng hộ từ phía Mỹ.
