Silk Road Adventures Uzbekistan’s intangible heritage of music and dance lives on In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan From the desert winds of Karakalpakstan to the courtyards of Andijan, Uzbekistan’s music and dance heritage remains a living language of culture and memory. 18/11/2025
Crossing Cultures From Venice to Hunan: discovering the timeless beauty of handcrafted art A co-production with CGTN In Venice and western Hunan, China, artisans are keeping centuries-old crafts alive - from mask-making to Miao embroidery - preserving tradition in a rapidly modernising world. 14/11/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Madina Kasimbaeva revives Uzbekistan’s suzani embroidery, weaving heritage into global acclaim In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Master embroiderer Madina Kasimbaeva is breathing new life into Uzbekistan’s Tashkent school of suzani. Her handmade textiles empower women and have earned worldwide recognition, from Qatar to the British Museum. 13/11/2025
Focus Uzbekistan opens educational hub for children inside the Center of Islamic Civilization In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan In Tashkent, a new educational center inside the Center of Islamic Civilization invites children to explore the country’s rich heritage through technology, storytelling, and interactive learning. 10/11/2025
Culture news Swiss seeking UNESCO recognition for yodeling Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo... Switzerland's government has put forward yodeling as a candidate for UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. 05/11/2025
Silk Road Adventures Khiva, Samarkand and Bukhara preserve a living Silk Road legacy In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s artisans preserve centuries-old Silk Road traditions, weaving wool and silk into carpets that reflect history, culture and craftsmanship. 04/11/2025
Culture news Day of the Dead: Madrid pays hommage to Mexico with 'memorable' shows The Casa de México in Madrid is exhibiting the largest altar to the dead in Europe. Guillermo González is the designer of this year's show which offers a cornucopia of colour and dance through Mexican culture. 02/11/2025
Experiences Why foodies are flocking to Italy's secret cheese festival Parma’s dairies are open for tours, workshops and tastings during Caseifici Aperti, the twice-a-year Parmigiano Reggiano festival. 01/11/2025
Green News Climate change is putting Mexico's Day of the Dead flower at risk Growers have been battered by heavy rains, drought, floods, and other climate shifts, making it increasingly difficult to keep their crops alive. 01/11/2025
Series Grand Voyager | Exploring Diriyah, Saudi Arabia In partnership with Media City From ancient mud-brick palaces to lush golf courses, Diriyah blends heritage, culture, and modern sophistication. But what is it about this historic district that makes it such a fascinating destination for locals and visitors? 29/10/2025
No Comment Pumpkins take centre stage at Germany’s biggest autumn festival Autumn in Germany means pumpkins take centre stage at the Klaistow farm, located about 56 kilometres southwest of Berlin. 23/10/2025
No Comment Drums echo through Japan as centuries-old autumn parade returns Crowds lined the streets of Matsue City in western Japan on Sunday to witness the traditional autumn parade known as dogyoretsu, a centuries-old celebration featuring giant drums. 22/10/2025
Silk Road Adventures Who was Amir Temur? The empire builder of Central Asia In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan From conqueror to cultural icon, Amir Temur built cities, fostered knowledge, and left a timeless mark on Central Asia. 21/10/2025
No Comment Giant pumpkin regatta makes a splash in Oregon Thousands of spectators gathered on the shores of Tualatin Lake, near Portland, Oregon, on Sunday to watch costumed participants paddle across the water in giant, hollowed-out pumpkins. 21/10/2025
Focus Preserving the past: The return of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is reclaiming and preserving its rich cultural heritage through the work of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. 20/10/2025
No Comment Thousands join Santiago’s annual Zombiewalk in a celebration of horror Thousands took to the streets of Santiago on Sunday for Zombiewalk 2025, the annual parade of the living dead that has become a highlight of the Chilean capital’s cultural scene. 20/10/2025
No Comment Elephants at Oregon Zoo crush giant pumpkins to celebrate Halloween Elephants at the Oregon Zoo in Portland marked the arrival of Halloween season on Thursday by stomping, crushing, and eating giant pumpkins during the zoo’s annual “Squishing of the Squash” event. 17/10/2025
Cult Planting seeds of heritage and strokes of tradition in Chile | CULT In partnership with Media City In the coastal village of Matanzas, Chile, volunteers from Qatar Museums’ Years of Culture programme join locals to restore native plants and paint a mural celebrating Qatari and Chilean heritage. 15/10/2025
Art Sex, skeletons and rituals: Marina Abramović’s 'Balkan Erotic Epic' Marina Abramović turns 80 next year, and the world’s most influential performance artist is not slowing down. She brings sex, ritual, and the supernatural to the UK, in a provocative reenactment of Balkan erotic rites. 'Balkan Erotic Epic' starts in Manchester on Thursday. 08/10/2025
Focus What went into creating Uzbekistan’s Center for Islamic Civilization? In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is taking shape in Tashkent as a cultural and educational project of international scale. 08/10/2025