Heritage
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Brazil Officially Recognizes Carnival “Blocos” as a Cultural Heritage
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a law designating street carnival bands, known as "blocos," as an…
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Reviving Pre-Hispanic Pulque Drink: Mexico’s Battle Against Beer Domination
In Apan, the heart of Mexico's pulque production, locals strive to rekindle national interest in this ancient beverage amidst growing…
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Bolivian Qhara Qhara’s Fight for the San José Galleon’s Treasure
Samuel Flores of Bolivia's Qhara Qhara nation seeks to reclaim gold and silver from the sunken Spanish galleon San José,…
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Strings of Heritage: A Uruguayan Payador’s Journey
Juan Carlos 'Lopecito' López, a Uruguayan payador with Galician roots, blends cultures through his music, symbolizing the rich tapestry of…
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Reviving Moxa: Bolivia’s Linguistic Heritage Unearthed
Bolivia unveils a facsimile edition of an 18th-century Moxa language dictionary by Jesuit Pedro Marbán, bridging cultural heritage with modern…
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Ecuador’s “Quito Holy Week”: A Cultural and Spiritual Nexus
Quito's Holy Week, a vibrant manifestation of faith and culture, attracts thousands to Ecuador's capital, showcasing a rich tapestry of…
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Preserving Peru’s Heritage from Seismic Challenge
In Peru, 65% of national heritage buildings teeter on the precipice of destruction due to seismic threats. The Peruvian government's…
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Peru Unveils 3,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple as A Beacon of Ancient Rituals
In Apurímac, Peru, archaeologists have discovered a white-plastered enclosure in a 3,000-year-old ceremonial temple, offering new insights into the region's…
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Reviving Venezuela’s Cultural Heritage Amid a Flood of Foreign Icons
In Caracas, the arrival of international characters and artworks sparks debate, urging a shift towards celebrating Venezuela's rich cultural heritage…
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Mexico Opens New Museum at Chichén Itzá, Showcasing Maya Civilization
Mexico has opened a new museum at the Chichén Itzá archaeological site, showcasing 1,000 pre-Columbian objects and offering a new…
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