Cultural Preservation News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tibetan leader warns of cultural erasure, pushes Tibetan language education in exile
Dharamshala, April 21: The President of the Tibetan Government in exile, Sikyong Penpa Tsering began his visit to the Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement in Sataun on April 19, 2025, following his official engagements in Shimla, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority highlights UAE's role in preserving world heritage
Abu Dhabi, April 18: Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, underscored the United Arab Emirates' significant role in the preservation of world heritage.
Cultural preservation & community integration must for sustainable development: Sikkim CM
Gangtok, April 16: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday stressed the significance of cultural preservation and community integration in aligning with the state’s vision of sustainable development and inclusivity.
Uttarakhand govt working to preserve cultural values: CM Dhami
Haridwar, April 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the government is working determinedly to preserve the cultural values and demography of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. For this, anti-conversion and anti-riot laws have been strictly implemented in the state.
US reaffirms support for Tibetan cause amid rising concerns over rights and cultural suppression in Tibet
Geneva, April 9: Representative Thinley Chukki and UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal from the Tibet Bureau in Geneva discussed with Tressa Rae Finerty, a member of the Senior Foreign Service and the Charge d'Affaires for the US Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva, as reported by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).
Ashok Singh Thakur elected as Chairman of INTACH
New Delhi, March 22: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was conducted on March 22, 2025, at the Head Office located in New Delhi.
New Maharashtra Archives Building to be constructed at Mumbai's Bandra East
Mumbai, March 21: The Maharashtra government will construct a new “Maha Archives Building” on a 6,691 sqm plot in Mumbai's Bandra East, the Assembly was informed on Friday.
Assam govt approves Sattra Preservation and Development Board in Budget 2025-26
Guwahati, March 20: Assam government has approved the creation of Sattra Preservation and Development Board in the state Budget of 2025-26 on Thursday.
CM Lalduhoma urges Mizos to unite and preserve customs
Aizawl, March 8: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday emphasised the need to preserve the rich traditions of Mizo ancestors, particularly the practice of Hawihhawmna, showing respect through both words and actions.
BAPS promotes Sanskrit in Australia, 1,400 children memorise Satsang Diksha, Siddhant Karika
Melbourne, March 7: More than 1,400 children and teenagers from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) performed Satsang Diksha and Siddhanta Karika recitation in Sanskrit language in the Australian city recently.
Srinagar Heritage Festival 'Soun Meeraas' commences to celebrate rich cultural heritage of Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 25: Srinagar Heritage Festival "Soun Meeraas", an initiative of the district administration, aimed to celebrate Srinagar's rich cultural heritage begins to highlight local tradition, culture, heritage and art, through live exhibitions and demonstrations.
Martin Scorsese urges Italy's President, PM to save Rome cinemas from turning into malls, hotels
Washington, February 25: Filmmakers Martin Scorsese, Jane Campion and Wes Anderson are among the signees of an appeal to prevent the threat that a substantial portion of Rome's movie theatres could be converted into shopping centres and supermarkets under proposed regional legislation.
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami visits Hanol, vows to promote homestays in region
Dehradun, February 23: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday announced that the state government will actively promote homestays in the Hanol region in the Dehradun district to boost local employment opportunities.
Laos aims to boost sustainable tourism, cultural preservation
Vientiane, Feb 10: The Lao government has called for greater efforts to promote sustainable tourism and cultural preservation, emphasising their significant contributions to socio-economic growth.
Shimla hosts Kathakar International Storytelling Festival, celebrating storytelling traditions
Shimla, February 7: The Kathakar International Storytelling Festival was held in Shimla on Thursday, bringing together artists from India and abroad for a one-day celebration of storytelling.
3,698 monuments, sites under Archaeological Survey of India protection: Govt
New Delhi, February 6: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there are 3,698 centrally protected monuments and sites under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
China intensifies crackdown on Tibetan schools, forcibly replacing heritage with state-controlled education
Beijing, February 6: The Chinese government has targeted private-owned educational institutes that support Tibetan language and culture as part of their repression of Tibetans' fundamental rights.
Tibet Museum launches travelling exhibition across US to raise awareness
New York, February 4: The Tibet Museum, under the Department of Information and International Relations of the Central Tibetan Administration, has launched an impactful travelling exhibition tour across the United States, running from February 3 to February 24.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering highlights China's ongoing oppression of Tibet at Miao settlement event
Dharamshala, January 27: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), addressed a large gathering at the Miao Choepheling Tibetan Settlement in Itanagar, emphasising the persistent oppression faced by Tibetans under Chinese rule, as reported by Tibet.net.
Collective efforts needed to inculcate sense of oneness: Manipur CM
Imphal, Jan 13: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said that the relationship and coexistence among all indigenous communities has existed since time immemorial.
Tibetan community in exile condemns China's education policy at 8th General Conference
Dharamshala, January 11: The Tibetan exile community has strongly condemned the Chinese government's policies in Tibet, particularly its education system, which it claims is being used to impose Chinese Communist ideology on the Tibetan people.
CM Dhami highlights efforts on jobs, anti-cheating laws, and cultural preservation in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, January 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday highlighted the state government's efforts to combat unemployment and promote transparency in competitive exams for creating job opportunities and ensuring fairness in recruitment processes in the state.
Manipur CM raises concern about lack of records, documentation on state's history
Imphal, Jan 9: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday raised concern about lack of records and documentation on the state's history, which could be of the utmost benefit in preserving the culture and traditions of the state and in imbibing the youth with the knowledge of history.
Himachal Handicraft Excellence Awards 2025: Celebrating craftsmanship and innovation
Shimla, January 4: The Himachal Handicraft Excellence Awards 2025 celebrated the artistry and resilience of Himachali artisans, honouring those who blend traditional skills with contemporary design, a release said.