Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Asian Folklore and Cultural Heritage Studies”
Sharing Knowledge between One Community and Another
With support from the United Board’s Bamboo Grants Program, Stephanus Mandagi’s project on local knowledge and coastal communities helps students at Sam Ratulangi understand the role that mangroves play in coastal conservation.
Finding Teachers in Local Societies
China is now part of an international drive to safeguard intangible cultural heritage – the wealth of cultural knowledge and skills transmitted from one generation to the next – and this opens exciting possibilities for educators and researchers in ethnography, history, religious studies, and other fields.
Instilling Pride in Indigenous Culture
“The Philippines is a veritable hotspot for festivals,” according to Christine de Vera, a faculty member at Miriam College’s Center for Applied Music. “They range from religious to cultural festivals, from the significant to the absurd, from small town to big regional celebrations, and from local to international patronage. “ These festivals can be important income-generating activities, but Ms. de Vera believes this economic imperative must be balanced against cultural sensitivity.
