Cultural heritage

their cultural backgrounds and heritage because America is a melting pot, immigrants have much to offer, and America is all about being unique. Many of our citizens tend to believe that if someone migrates to America, then that person needs to be a carbon copy of the people in this country and do everything we do, have the same interests, or have the same religion. But what makes America so great is the freedom we are given to make our own choices, such as choosing a religion, making opinions, and having distinct and personal interests. The Harlem Renaissance was a time when black pride was highest and creativity arose in the their community (Beckman). That minority group was able to express themselves through their art, music, and literature once they were free. Reed, the former Professor of Black Studies at the University of Chicago, says that “True creativity is what flowed during freedom” (Turner). That supports the idea that freedom expands the limits for people in society. Migration was a huge part in…

The advantages of conservation for Art objects and heritage not only offer an opportunity to understand the history of art, it takes any country to the world map if done with rigour and skill. Anshita Arora draws a thin line between the day-to-day conservation of Art Objects and lists some commendable works that are under process the world over. Why do all of us preserve movies in a DVD format, and also in a hard disk for a back-up? Or why do we pay that extra money to the photo studio for any…

Freeman Tilden was considered to be an innovator in the field of cultural interpretation. Interpreting our Heritage, is recognised as the most influential, seminal book. The book includes the famed “six principles” of interpretation, with an explanation of each one. Tilden’s principles appear straightforward and quite uncomplicated, however, they are more than that, it is sophisticated and imaginative, as his writings speak and challenge the interpreter to this day. This book will offer…

Introducing Cultural Heritage The concept of cultural heritage includes both the tangible and intangible aspects of culture. The tangible aspects include monumental and physical remains of cultures and the intangible aspects are the traditional cultural practices of a people, passed down over generations. Our team has identified the tangible and intangible aspects of Egyptian culture to determine the ways in which we can make an impact in the country, while identifying with the cultural…

Events and Attractions That Celebrate the Cultural Heritage of Hardy Hardy, Arkansas is a unique town on the Spring River. While many people visit the area in the summer, not everyone is aware that Hardy has much to offer visitors at any time of year. From Homesteaders Day to the local Pow Wow to the biannual Gun & Knife Show, this picturesque town is one of the best places to vacation in Arkansas – no matter what the season. The people of Hardy are proud of their cultural heritage, and they…

The Ink They Wear: Identity and Cultural Heritage of Tattoos Lexx Hutton Composition II Dr. Kutney In today’s society it is very common to see one or two people sporting ink in any given place. However, our desire to reflect our inner selves on our bodies has actually had an adverse effect on traditional and cultural tattoos. We have actually forgotten the meaning behind the tattoos tribes and communities used to wear. Because of this loss in knowledge and the adversity tattooing has gone…

My cultural heritage is based on my great grandparents’ history. My paternal grandfather was from Ireland, and my grandmother from Italy. My maternal grandmother was from Spain, and grandfather from Germany. It is such a coincidence that they were all from very different cultural backgrounds, but love saw past all their differences and put them together. Part of the customs and traditions which we practiced during the holiday included dancing the tango during holidays; shown to us by some aunts…

Nature is something that has surrounded us for thousands of years and will continue to surround us for many more years to come. Whether we realize it or not, at some point in our life nature has helped shape us into who we are today. Some people may say nature brought them closer to their cultural heritage, while others may say nature helped inspire them to have a clearer picture of reality. I personally relate nature more to my cultural heritage which also defines some of my moral values that I…

warming up a couple of slices of pizza for breakfast 5 minutes later. That is my morning routine for every day since I was 12 and has now become a part of who I am and a part of my culture. This is just one example of how my cultural identity is different from my cultural heritage. One big part of my cultural identity is that being African American, I sometimes fit my cultural heritage and I sometimes don't fit my cultural heritage at the same time. Some of the normals things I hear, see and…

Personal Cultural Heritage Assignment 1. Summarize the cultural heritage of your family, referencing the criteria listed above. My family comes from a large background of German heritage and it is quite noticeable in the way we act. German people are very direct, like to have rules, they’re hard workers, and they love their beer. Their diets consist of mostly pork, hearty cuisines, bratwurst and of course, beer since the country is known as the birthplace for many different kinds. They even…