A £1billion plan to upgrade the UK’s busiest railway station has been slammed by campaigners as they fight to save the “historic artefact”. Opponents say that experts are still against a new proposal that Network Rail has produced with the developer Acme. The new plan has been put forward after objections about an initial outline. … Read more
On Hong Kong’s Kat O island, 79-year-old Fong Sam-kiu chops wood to feed the outside stove on which she cooks her meals. Nets and pots hang on the walls, reminders of the days when she fished the local waters for sea urchins. “I will never move to the city,” says Fong, whose husband has died … Read more
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of the NDIC Editors Forum in Lagos. The theme of the conference is: “Strengthening … Read more
On 18 September, Nigerians and other nationals were treated to the rich culinary heritage of Nordic countries at a food fest hosted by Nordic countries’ embassies in Abuja. Excluding Iceland, which does not have a diplomatic presence in Nigeria, the other Nordic nations—Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden—came together to offer a one-stop experience of diverse … Read more
A town on Middle Andaman island, Mayabunder was where the first Karen people on the islands set up their homes. The Karen are an ethnic group originally from Myanmar that were brought to India during British rule for their forest know-how and relative immunity from malaria, the Andaman rainforest being similar to those back home. … Read more
India’s heritage is not just about history but one of science and top-notch engineering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday. Inaugurating the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting here, he announced that India will contribute a grant of $1 million for the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. At the event that India is hosting for the … Read more
“WE’RE ALMOST THERE” Thanks to Mr Lim’s wilful adherence to tradition, Balmoral Bakery has no shortage of regulars who grew up with the brand and who have no qualms travelling across the island for a taste of the good old days. “Some customers are even older than I am, and I’ve known them for decades. … Read more
The fortress was built four centuries ago, to function as a hidden emergency capital should Chinese forces invade Seoul. In such an event, the elite of Korea’s Joseon dynasty would escape with key staff to Namhansanseong, which was guarded by warrior monks. Namhansanseong is built into a forested mountainside near Seoul. Photo: Ronan O’Connell As … Read more
But the boom of e-commerce, particularly post-COVID, has resulted in a “very quiet” store within the last two years. Weekends are especially empty, Mdm Ang shared in Mandarin, although she doesn’t quite know “where customers disappeared to”. “Last time, customers will bring their children here. Now I don’t see children coming to buy toys or … Read more
Synopsis On World Heritage Day, images of a vintage wooden dressing table and desk were shared, showcasing places and edifices known and unknown. The person who inherited the furniture shared reminiscences about her late parents. While institutions and awareness campaigns focus on built heritage and Unesco provisions to preserve culture as intangible heritage, vast amounts … Read more
