AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeritage on the move: Malaysia’s Department of National Heritage is studying Mat Kilau Fort for possible gazettement as a national heritage site, with stakeholder consultations and historical research now underway. Culture diplomacy under pressure: Russia is shutting the remaining Goethe Institute centres in the country, with the German cultural body calling it the “end of an era” amid Ukraine-linked tensions. Community arts & access: The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance will hold its 2026 annual conference in Sault Ste. Marie, spotlighting volunteerism, audience building, and cross-sector arts access. Language preservation: Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture has registered three Simeulue languages as intangible cultural heritage, with plans to add more and push them into school curricula. Local culture, global ties: Qatar’s Lawh wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum has drawn 9,000+ visitors since opening and earned TIME’s “World’s Greatest Places” nod. Tradition meets governance: Kaduna’s governor approved salary and security allowance increases for traditional rulers, reinforcing their role in grassroots security and community leadership.
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