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Themed Side-Event "Digital Empowerment of Cultural Heritage" Successfully Held in Riyadh, Capital of Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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China's innovative practice in "Digital Empowerment of Cultural Heritage" was highly recognized by the participants and international organizations.

Key Points: 
  • China's innovative practice in "Digital Empowerment of Cultural Heritage" was highly recognized by the participants and international organizations.
  • "From virtual tours to heritage lists and 3D models of archaeological sites, heritage digitization is thriving."
  • While fully implementing the overall protection of the old city, many attempts have been made in digitally empowering cultural heritage.
  • The Beijing Cultural Heritage Photography Exhibition and the International Youth Painting Exhibition and the Digital Beijing Cultural Experience Activities were held simultaneously at the side-event, attracting guests from all over the world to visit and interact with each other.

Themed Side-Event "Digital Empowerment of Cultural Heritage" Successfully Held in Riyadh, Capital of Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
UNESCO, Sanxingdui Museum, China Digital Times, Capital Museum, International Council, 3D, Tencent, People's Government of Tibet Autonomous Region, Monument, Republic, Digital technology, Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar, Digital Beijing Building, Exhibition, Tourism, Digital, World Heritage Committee, ICOMOS, International Council on Monuments and Sites, Culture

China's innovative practice in "Digital Empowerment of Cultural Heritage" was highly recognized by the participants and international organizations.

Key Points: 
  • China's innovative practice in "Digital Empowerment of Cultural Heritage" was highly recognized by the participants and international organizations.
  • "From virtual tours to heritage lists and 3D models of archaeological sites, heritage digitization is thriving."
  • While fully implementing the overall protection of the old city, many attempts have been made in digitally empowering cultural heritage.
  • The Beijing Cultural Heritage Photography Exhibition and the International Youth Painting Exhibition and the Digital Beijing Cultural Experience Activities were held simultaneously at the side-event, attracting guests from all over the world to visit and interact with each other.

45th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee convenes in Saudi Arabia

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chair of the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is hosting the extended 45th Session Held from 10th to 25th September in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chair of the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is hosting the extended 45th Session Held from 10th to 25th September in Riyadh.
  • Composed of representatives from 21 States Parties elected by the General Assembly, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is responsible for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, the use of the World Heritage Fund, the decision on sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, and the state of conservation of World Heritage Sites.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was unanimously elected by representatives of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to be the chair of the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee and to hold the extended 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Saudi National Commission For Education, Culture and Science said, "Saudi Arabia is pleased to host the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.

45th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee convenes in Saudi Arabia

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 11, 2023
UNESCO, Assembly, Treaty, World Heritage Site, Heritage, World Heritage Convention, World Heritage Committee, General assembly, Tourism, Culture, Kingdom

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chair of the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is hosting the extended 45th Session Held from 10th to 25th September in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chair of the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is hosting the extended 45th Session Held from 10th to 25th September in Riyadh.
  • Composed of representatives from 21 States Parties elected by the General Assembly, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is responsible for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, the use of the World Heritage Fund, the decision on sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, and the state of conservation of World Heritage Sites.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was unanimously elected by representatives of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to be the chair of the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee and to hold the extended 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Saudi National Commission For Education, Culture and Science said, "Saudi Arabia is pleased to host the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.

The Bethlehem World Heritage Council hosted a delegation from Germany to highlight the joint World Heritage Nomination

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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BETHLEHAM, Pa., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, J. William Reynolds, Mayor of the City of Bethlehem, and Chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council, along with representatives of the Council, confirmed that they hosted a delegation from Germany led by the Minister President of the federal state of Saxony, Michael Krestchmer. The delegation toured Bethlehem on Sunday, May 7, 2023. This historic visit provided a unique opportunity to help celebrate the 300th Anniversary of Herrnhut and the Nomination of the Moravian Church Settlements — Herrnhut, Germany; Gracehill in Northern Ireland, UK; and Bethlehem, USA to join Christiansfeld, Denmark, inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2015.

Key Points: 
  • BETHLEHAM, Pa., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, J. William Reynolds, Mayor of the City of Bethlehem, and Chair of the Bethlehem World Heritage Council, along with representatives of the Council, confirmed that they hosted a delegation from Germany led by the Minister President of the federal state of Saxony, Michael Krestchmer.
  • The delegation toured Bethlehem on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
  • There are 1,154 sites in 167 countries that have signed the World Heritage Convention.
  • The final decision on inclusion on the World Heritage list will be made by the World Heritage Committee, composed of representatives from 21 nations elected from the members of the World Heritage Convention and advised by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).

Time to show Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team the money

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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TORONTO, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s women’s national soccer team players have a fundamental human right to discrimination-free pay and equal opportunities.

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  • TORONTO, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s women’s national soccer team players have a fundamental human right to discrimination-free pay and equal opportunities.
  • On March 9, 2023, the Women’s National Team players appear before the Federal Parliamentary Heritage Committee to seek pay transparency, equal pay and equal program funding.
  • The Heritage Committee can recommend that the same pay transparency law apply to Soccer Canada as a federally-funded entity.
  • For the Women’s National Team players, pay transparency requires a full report on the number of games and camps for both the women’s and men’s national teams, now and planned for the next quadrennial.

China Focus releases a new feature on Protecting Our Past for Our Future

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --China Focus releases a new feature on Protecting Our Past for Our Future.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --China Focus releases a new feature on Protecting Our Past for Our Future.
  • The feature is contributed by Shahbaz Khan who is Director of UNESCO Beijing Office and Representative to China, DPRK, Japan, Mongolia, and ROK.
  • China ratified the World Heritage Convention in 1985, and has since demonstrated its strong commitment to implementing the Convention.
  • China has added 56 sites to the World Heritage List, including 38 cultural, 14 natural and four mixed sites.

UNESCO Reactive Monitoring Mission to Wood Buffalo National Park concludes after reviewing progress on implementation of world heritage action plan

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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The World Heritage Committee first visited the park in 2016 and requested a second visit in July 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The World Heritage Committee first visited the park in 2016 and requested a second visit in July 2021.
  • Indigenous nations and communities, provincial and territorial governments, federal departments and non-government organizations all participated in the Mission and helped to provide insight into the cooperative activities undertaken and achievements made since implementation of the 2019 Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site Action Plan began.
  • In the coming months, the Mission experts will submit a report and recommendations on the overall state of conservation of the park to the World Heritage Committee.
  • The gains made to date in the implementation of the Action Plan have been the product of shared efforts and cooperation.

UNESCO World Heritage Plaque Unveils Today at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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SPRING GREEN, Wis., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Taliesin Preservation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation are virtually unveiling a new plaque at the architect's 800-acre estate in the rural Driftless Hills near Spring Green, Wisconsin, celebrating the site's inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Key Points: 
  • SPRING GREEN, Wis., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Taliesin Preservation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation are virtually unveiling a new plaque at the architect's 800-acre estate in the rural Driftless Hills near Spring Green, Wisconsin, celebrating the site's inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
  • UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) recognizes landmarks or sites for cultural, historical, or scientific relevance.
  • We're pleased to bring this historic moment to the world in a virtual format and share it with all of Wright's fans today.
  • Taliesin Preservation produces innovative cultural and educational programming at Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's 800-acre estate in the rural Driftless hills of Wisconsin.

Exploring China's Ocean Civilization: Documentary "Return to Zai Tun" is on National Geographic

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The documentary was jointly produced by QuanzhouRadio and TV Station and Fujian Straits TV.

Key Points: 
  • The documentary was jointly produced by QuanzhouRadio and TV Station and Fujian Straits TV.
  • The documentary "Return to Zai Tun" will take the chance to answer the questions through two episodes of 90 minutes in total.
  • The documentary was produced and polished for nearly four years to ensure the rigorous and accurate historical facts of the documentary while presenting some fresh perspective.
  • The ancient port of Zai Tun was once the largest port in the east, and its evolution can still ignite infinite inspirations to today's people.