Dance plays a big part in culture in many different societies. In African culture dance is for enjoyment, celebration, and honor (New World Encyclopedia). Dance brings together communities in Africa. As well as helping people find and understand their rules inside their communities (NWE). There are many different types of African dance. Traditional dance, African religion, Ritual dance, Ancestral worship, ceremonial dance and much more (NWE). During times of oppression traditional dance meant so much more. It was a form...
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Traditional and Reformed Judaism was becoming a definite battle in the 19th century. Both sides fighting over who is right. Many Jews started converting to Protestantism and many assimilated men and women considered conversion. As was the case for Weininger. âThe conflicting pressures on sensitive young men and women invariably caused much bitterness. Among some of the most privileged or gifted it produced a reaction later known as âJewish self-hatredâ.4 This was a direct response to the times; as things...
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The word mission can be defined as âan important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroadâ followed by, vision which could be described as âa mental image of what the future will or could be likeâ. (Lexico Dictionaries | English, 2019) In context, the founders of Christianity and Judaism, Jesus and Abrahamâs mission and vision is terms of worship and rituals most likely entailed the many generations to come still upholding the traditions and...
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Introduction Whenever I think of Festivals and Celebrations, I always think of happiness, laughter and most importantly food! After all, what is a celebration without food? My Aunt is Jewish and lives in a suburb of Johannesburg called Sydenham. Itâs a Jewish community and when I get the opportunity to visit her I get to learn more about the Jewish cultures and beliefs especially when it comes to their âFestivals & Celebrationsâ. Like my aunt always says: âyou cannot practice...
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There was a fear of leading an unfulfilling or pointless life, caused by the stories told about the gods becoming greedy, jealous, and showing their flaws, that motivated citizens in Ancient Greece to live generous and selfless lives. It was the legacy of heroes that showed civilians how to live their lives in order to have the most enjoyable afterlife or even gain immortality the way the gods had, with heroes as models for how to act no matter the...
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Day of the dead and Halloween are two different holidays from two different traditions. The holidays are similar, although they take place in two different countries, but they also have many differences that make each holiday its own. The two holidays have been around for decades and are celebrated by many people every year. In addition, these two holidays bring joy to many and both started out as practically the same thing. The Day of the Dead, also known as...
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Heritage is one of the most important factors that represents who you are and where you came from. In âEveryday Use âby Alice walker the meaning behind this story is to show that your heritage may not be exactly how the textbooks will tell you they are and that everyone has a different idea or perspective of what their heritage is and there is not right or wrong way to perceive it so you can't tell someone that the way...
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Red House should be valued as a piece of heritage because of its historical significance in changing the course of architecture and how domestic homes are designed and built. To determine a piece of heritage, the values of a building are assessed. Red house which was designed and built by William Morris and Phillip Webb has a universal importance to modern architects as it demonstrates the importance of craftsmanship and exploring historical building methods which can be adapted and used...
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What is a Modern Museum? Museums are not all alike, as a comparison of traditional and modern museums shows. The differences have been discussed by a surprisingly wide range of people, including curators, museum theorists, heritage academics and art historians (Abdelfattah, Fisher & Fountain, 2017; Bennett, 1995; MacDonald & Alsford 1995; Mccarthy, 2013; Noordegraff, 2004; Schorch, 2010; Schorch, Mccarthy and Hakiwai, 2016; Weil, 2004; Witcomb, 2003). Traditionally, the role of the museum was as a space in which material treasures...
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This research paper aims to compare the Chinese culture with Europe. Especially in terms of business, providing some examples of traditional Chinese norms when you are going to negotiate with a Chinese company that is important to take into account. To continue, with the help of Hofstede, it includes five dimensions related to the Chinese culture. Before talking about the comparison between Chinese culture and Europe, it is necessary to define the term culture. It is not something easy to...
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This business report suggests the proposed strategic alliance for the Natural History Museum for the 2020-2025. Natural History Museum is one of the renowned museums which was in joint venture with the British Museum but lately due to the space insufficiency and separation of the stakeholders the Museum was lately known as the Natural History Museum. Further will discuss the analysis of the museum alliances pros and cons of the museum. INTRODUCTION Natural History Museum was originally part of the...
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Abstract This article provides a comprehensive overview of heritage conservation, the impact of destruction due to conflicts and the pros and cons of reconstruction of the area. The intent of the article was to understand the importance of historic sites and the conservation of the site, which creates the history of the urban core. But when the is specified with the tag line âDestroyed in armed conflictâ, do we have to reconstruct the historic urban area or not! The selection...
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Tourism Northern Irelandâs new brand is to promote Northern Ireland both Internationally and on the Island of Ireland with the aim of increasing visitor numbers and ensuring economic impact across all regions of NI. The city has a wealth of history and a treasure of heritage sites living and displaying the endearing and captivating times of the city. Museums in Northern Ireland (& Number of Museums) The report done by (Tourism Northern Ireland, 2019) shows that 46% of visitors had...
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The portrayal of a heritage-leaning protagonist who preserves her African-American traditions and a contrasting character that shares the same folklore, but renounces her American custom, invites us to question in Alice Walkerâs âEveryday Useâ about how these experiences of oppression can ignite change on an identity. The former describes the mother, having a strong sense of understanding on her own culture, does not allow her eldest daughter Dee, the one described by the latter, to claim the heirloom quilts for...
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Birthday decoration items in Bangladesh are no longer limited to only balloons and a letter sign. The new trend is to celebrate this special day with something different. The good thing is you can have all in one solution. Earlier there was a hassle to find each item separately and then put together everything in sync. No need to buy Balloon, Happy Birthday Letter, Theme, Ribbon, Flower, Foil Curtain, Photo Booth, etc. individually anymore. Digitally printed birthday background can be...
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Protecting cultural heritage is very important to address mostly in Middle Eastern countries, were this issue is abundant. Many conflict zones have been involved in this issue due to terrorism recently or in past years which has as its main focus to destroy cultural heritage from the country such as manuscripts, mosques and monuments. Protecting cultural heritage is very important because it keeps the people integrity by reflecting the personal shape of values, beliefs and aspirations. My delegation cares about...
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Introduction There is no doubt that Hitler indeed left a legacy which shaped the course of the Modern World. After the Third Reich was reduced to a pile of ashes surrounding Hitler's bunker in Berlin, his story is still the most powerful legacy of violence and hatred mankind has ever seen. The extremism which Adolf Hitler swept at society but in particular German people still frightens many to this day. It is almost impossible to understand how a party based...
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While going to CCS I began to take an interest in the DIAâs daily activities Iâve seen happening outside the building. The sight of school busses and the lineup of cars of parents dropping off their kids. I always wanted to research how students or the regular visitor connect religious practices and its museum practices. I knew right away that the most crucial part of my ethnography would be to capture the personality of the museum the most. As to...
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âSir, of all the tiresome emotive words coined by this generation âgentrificationâ must rank among the worst. By its implication of class ridden envy, peculiar I believe to this country and perhaps a symptom of our current malaise, fears of âgentrificationâ threaten plans for the rehabilitation of many derelict areas of âlistedâ housing in London.â As cited in the book âGentrificationâ a letter to Times London (1977) by the member of greater London council William Bell specifies about the issue...
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To begin with, a Legacy can be looked at as a worthwhile contribution resulting from boosted thinking and caliber for learning that an individual translates to others so that it is available to the organizationâs future generation of managers, employees and other stakeholders. In order for a legacy to be successfully passed on it must be digested and absorbed by others. To add on to this, a managerâs legacy can involve the ability to build new ways of thinking and...
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Introduction The world is over taken by a digital age. Everywhere you go you see adults, teenagers and children walking around with their eye on a screen instead of the world around them. Even in museums, displaying our creative history, children only pay attention to their smartphones. But can we blame them? Looking at a still image on the wall or battling spaceships with a tiny screen in your hands, thatâs an easy choice for a child. So, how are...
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INTRODUCTION On the eve of independence, the African countries ranked among the least developed, least industrialized and least secure place in the world. The nationalist movement didnât know what lay ahead for them. According to Thandikaa Mkandawire a Malawian economist, Africans were naive about the prospects for a democracy and high level of accountability by their new leadership. He further argued that they were also naive about the status and fairness of the international system to which they were joining....
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Alexander Hamilton was the singular most unlikely candidate to become one of the founding fathers of the USA. He was little more than an orphaned son of a prostitute, growing up in St Nevis, a forgotten spot in the Caribbean, yet he underwent a meteoritic rise to power, became George Washingtonâs right hand man and almost singlehandedly sustained the USA beyond its infancy, shaping itâs political and economic landscape forever. To some, he could be considered the very embodiment of...
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Chinese culture has been long considered as one of the most popular and oldest in the world. As we know one of the most popular art in Chinese culture is the melodious and pleasant folk music. The various Chinese culture also includes many different kinds of art such as Beijing Opera, Calligraphy and Traditional Chinese Painting. In general, in China there are eight categories of tools depending on the materials silk, bamboo, wood, metal, a rock, gourd, leather, earth (clay)....
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Everyone has a heritage. We all came from somewhere, otherwise we wouldnât exist. Itâs literally in our DNA. Cultural heritage tells us about where our ancestors came from, their beliefs, religion, history, traditions, language and what their way of life was like. Itâs not only important, but interesting knowing youâre a product of many generations. Knowing your heritage makes you feel part of something larger and gives us a connection to our ancestors. History is important to understand because it...
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Introduction According to Wikipedia, Chop sticks are eating utensils shaped in pairs of equal length and usually tapered at one end. They have been used in many parts of Asia especially in east Asia in countries like China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Korea, and others [1]. They trace their origin in China in the early days of Chinese history. In Chinese they are called âçˇĺâ and exist in different colors in various places and in...
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Abstract In this essay I will touch upon the question of comparing the Park culture of China and Russia on such criteria as classification, organization of the Park and the purpose of use. Here we will consider tree types of parks: National Park, Historical park, and Recreation Park. At the heart of my reasoning will be my own experience and some literature devoted to this issue. Introduction During my first year in Shanghai, I visited many different places, but I...
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Introduction Halloween is a Horror film series that first started in 1978, with the release-of âHalloweenâ. It is about Michael Myers who was put in a psychiatric hospital for killing his sister when he was 6 years old but escapes to the suburbs of Haddonfield where he stalks babysitters while being chased by his doctor, Dr Loomis. There are 11 films in the series, with 2 more set to release this year and next year. Personally, I remember watching this...
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