Tag: cultural heritage
Thailand celebrates return of looted statue from New York’s Met
The return of the items comes as a growing number of museums worldwide discuss steps to repatriate looted artworks.
Past, present, and future of Philippine heritage
Chocolate Hills resort case has made many netizens remark how hard it is to, as the current tourism slogan goes, “Love the Philippines”
San Agustin Museum in Manila fights for cultural identity amid warming...
Due to age, many of these relics and religious artworks require extensive monitoring and climate control to keep them from deteriorating
Redemptorist superior appeals for support as Vietnamese convent faces unauthorized renovations
The priest has sent a letter to brothers, sisters, and faithful worldwide, explaining the situation and seeking prayers for support
Religious groups oppose increase in entrance fee for Indonesia’s Borobudur temple
"So many poor people will no longer be able to visit the temple, it would be a great loss”
‘The bottom line’: Scuba divers help preserve historic Bangkok mansion
The city's breakneck reinvention over recent years has seen gleaming malls and flashy condos fly up, and old structures come down
Popular Marian icon in Rome gets conservation check-up
The icon, which tradition says was painted by St. Luke, has long been considered a symbol of the city of Rome and its people
Ancient Afghan minaret in danger of ‘collapse’ after quakes
Built in the 12th Century, the Minaret of Jam has weathered earthquakes, floods and harsh desert storms
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