Cultural heritage

Museum handbook translated for Portuguese African countries

September 2006 -

Professionalizing museums in the Lusofone countries of Africa was the objective of the work conference organised in Nairobi in late August.

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Tropenmuseum Amsterdam gives art to Surinam

August 2006 -

The Tropenmuseum recently gave 45 pieces of art to the Surinaams Museum. The collection consists of paintings, sculptures, photographs and silkscreen prints by renowned Surinam artists.

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Xhosa finally part of South African literature

June 2006 -

Despite the country’s eleven official languages, virtually all books published in South Africa are in English or Afrikaans. Poet and author James Matthews, owner of publishing house Realities, is trying to change that. With support from the Ministry of Art and Culture he is publishing a series of books in Xhosa. Sindiwe Magona’s book Abantwana Baba Ntwana Bam, launched at the end of April in Cape Town’s Langa Township, is the second in the series.

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Audio archaeology on the Antilles

March 2006 -

His fascination for the music of the Antilles started with his hobby of collecting records and a high-school sweetheart from Curaçao. Years later, Tim de Wolf, historian and 'audio-archaeologist', stumbled upon an abandoned warehouse in Curaçao; after brushing away the cockroaches and feces he found lost Antillean culture.

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Iranian photographer saves cultural heritage after Bam earthquake

februari 2006 -

After the destructive earthquake that struck Bam, photographer Parisa Damandan was able to save thousands of negatives from the rubble. Two years after the earthquake, the Iranian is still busy completing the project.

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Malawi centre will store cultural heritage

February 2006 -

A cultural centre is under construction in southern Malawi. The centre is intended to become the place where Malawians and foreigners can keep up to date with reference to the Lower Shire's natural and cultural heritage.

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Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

january 2006 -

Unesco's list of the Oral and Intagible Heritage.

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Masterpieces of Intangible Heritage

AFRICOM

december 2005 -

Website on African musea.

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AFRICOM

Possible sequel to restoration of historical officer's dwelling

November 2005 -

The Nola Hatterman Institute (NHI) in Paramaribo held a festive re-opening on 24 October. Underprivileged youths restored the institute's historical housing under the guidance of professionals. A sequel to the project in the near future is already being discussed.

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Local traditions in fashion

October 2005 -

The international world of fashion has been turned upside down: no longer is it ruled from its strongholds in Paris, London and Milan – instead, nowadays the world of fashion is shaped by designs from all over the world. Thanks to TV and the Internet, designers can now reach an audience of millions.

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