Sri Lankan Traditions Worth Preserving
Pramod Minuwanpitiya explores Sri Lankan traditions, from Kandy Esala Perahera and masks to family celebrations and hospitality.
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Voices of Peoples
A digital exhibition of stories, generational memory, languages and cultural heritage from peoples of Russia and the world
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Editor’s selection: Voices of Ancestors
Voices of Ancestors: 3
Kroshevo That Brings Generations Together
Angelina Belavina explains how preparing kroshevo became a family rite of passage and a way to preserve the flavor and traditions of her hometown.
Where the Ancestors' Call Can Be Heard
Vladislav Kurtev shares how Bulgarian and Moldovan roots, family traditions, nature and memory sustain a living connection between generations.
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A Dream of a World Worth Living In
Ksenia Petrunova believes small daily acts, culture and youth work can make the world more attentive, caring and kind.
The North That Stays with Me
Elisey Kuritsyn remembers Arkhangelsk as a city of snow, northern lights, white nights and distinctive wooden architecture.
A Dream That Helps Others
Moroccan medical student Yahya Lahrimi dreams of helping people through medicine, support and the everyday power of human attention.
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