AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFaith & Tradition: Canberra’s Konkani Catholic community kept Monthi Fest alive with nine evenings of prayer, shared meals and a virtual gathering spanning communities across Australia. Indigenous Stewardship: The Lower Similkameen Indian Band completed the second phase of a cultural burn, using traditional fire practices to support native grasses and culturally important plants. Traditional Arts: Cambodia’s Apsara dance, inspired by celestial figures and once nearly lost, continues as a living expression of Khmer identity. Community & Creativity: Red Lodge’s Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival brings together 19 Native Nations, with films and a market featuring 40 vendors. In Kolkata, children from red-light districts take the stage at a Durga Puja cultural festival. Stories Preserved: Atlanta photographer Russ Youngblood’s new book gathers decades of images documenting the city’s gay community. Heritage at Risk: Singapore’s hawker culture remains a beloved social tradition, but rising costs and labor shortages are putting family-run stalls under pressure.
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