Cultural Diplomacy

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Models on a fashion runway wearing avant-garde designs that creatively merge intricate Filipino piña fabric with textured Japanese Boro textiles, symbolizing a unique cultural fusion.
Fashion

Runways Reveal Spring Summer 2026 Fashion Trends

At Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, designer Rhett Eala merged Filipino piña textile with Japan's Boro fabrics.

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 4, 2026
Archaeologist carefully excavating a damaged ancient temple, highlighting the fragility and resilience of cultural heritage.
Culture

What is Cultural Heritage and Its Preservation Challenges?

In Iran, recent strikes have damaged ancient cultural heritage sites, sparking outrage and highlighting the vulnerability of global history.

Eleanor Voss·May 10, 2026
A dynamic scene of a traditional Korean mask dance performance in Andong, with performers in elaborate costumes and an engaged audience under festive decorations.
Culture

Andong Prepares for East Asian Cultural City Debut

Performing troupes at the 2026 Andong International Maskdance Festival will deliver precise 14 to 17-minute stage performances, according to Eaff Eu , as Andong prepares to debut as an East Asia Cultu

Eleanor Voss·May 3, 2026
A vintage film projector illuminating a world map, symbolizing the global reach and influence of film diplomacy throughout history.
Media

What Is Film Diplomacy and How Does It Shape International Relations?

From the 1920s through the Cold War, the United States and Turkey deployed educational films in schools, villages, and public spaces not just to entertain, but to actively inform and persuade populati

Claire Donovan·April 30, 2026
Diverse crowd enjoying a vibrant heritage festival with glowing lanterns, traditional performances, and food stalls at dusk.
Culture

Global heritage festivals celebrate culture and community engagement

The K-Royal Culture Festival, opening April 25, has introduced new programs specifically tailored to foreign visitors, aiming to boost attendance by 20 percent this year, according to Korea JoongAng D

Matteo Ricci·April 11, 2026
A symbolic image showing Ukrainian cultural artifacts being protected, with Swedish hands reaching out in cooperation, representing the strategic partnership for heritage preservation during wartime.
Culture

Ukraine and Sweden Deepen Cultural Cooperation for Wartime Preservation

Ukraine and Sweden have formalized a strategic partnership to deepen cultural cooperation, focusing on heritage protection, resilience, and recovery during wartime. This alliance aims to safeguard national identity and integrate cultural revitalization into post-war reconstruction plans.

Eleanor Voss·April 7, 2026