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A Street Art Workshop in The Gambia

From 23rd October to 1st November, HERITΛGE held a Street Art Workshop in the Gambia. Street art serves as a vibrant and dynamic medium to bring history, culture, and identity to life and the workshop aimed to emphasize the power of creative expression in preserving and showcasing cultural heritage. The workshop was led by Leonidas

Legacy Builders: Simen André Singstad Knutssøn

Simen André Singstad Knutssøn | Advisor, Nordland County Council, Norway Which workshop did you attend? Successful Fundraising for Heritage Managers: Strategies and Best Practices. Was the training an opportunity to enhance your connection with your peers? Yes, the workshop gave me the opportunity to meet with others from my field across the world. I found

HERITΛGE at PastForward 2024

The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE) was honored to be one of the sponsors of the PastForward 2024 Conference, organized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the historic city of New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 28 to 30. This year’s conference held special significance as it marked the 75th anniversary of the National Trust

Festival Management Training in The Gambia

Over 16th and 17th of October, 27 participants from 10 institutions across Gambia joined us for the Festival Management and Operations Training. The two-day course aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of essential concepts and practices to create impactful, well-organized, and environmentally conscious festivals that engage and benefit their communities. It was led by Hanine-K Lakkis, a cultural specialist,

Yahode Festival: Beacon for peace, reconciliation, and renewal in Ethiopia

Written by: Habtamu Gizawu Tola &  Xanthippi Kontogianni Ethiopia’s rich cultural landscape is a testament to its diverse heritage, and the Yahode festival stands as one of the most vibrant expressions of this legacy. Celebrated annually by the Hadiya people in the Central region, Yahode marks the New Year and is a significant Thanksgiving event,

HERITΛGE in the News

Our teams are working around the world to fulfill the HERITΛGE mission. Here is how some of our work has been featured in the press in the last few months. Heritage Threatened by Conflict HERITΛGE has launched a new project to safeguard Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Architectural Heritage Preservation in Times of War: The Ukrainian Model

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