AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiwali & Identity: Trinidadian artist Kareena Sirjoo says growing up in a Hindu family shaped her art and deepened her connection to Indian heritage, as communities mark the festival of lights around the world. Art & Tradition: A Hanoi exhibition brings Vietnamese lacquer art into conversation with modern life, while musicians debate how AI can enter their work without erasing cultural roots. Foodways: Italy’s cuisine takes the spotlight in Oman’s Italian Cuisine Week, celebrating its UNESCO recognition and the traditions, regional ingredients and shared meals behind it. Living Heritage: Lagos’s Gele Festival aims to showcase Yoruba head-wrap traditions while creating opportunities for women artisans. Culture & Place: Blackpool is campaigning to become City of Culture 2029, linking its bid to the anniversaries of the Tower and Illuminations. Responsible Travel: Goa’s Palolem Beach has been named Asia’s top beach; tourism officials say the goal is to protect local communities and cultural identity, not simply increase visitor numbers.
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