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What is culture? It's a vast and finely shaded idea that covers a plethora of diverse expressions. Undoubtedly, any all-encompassing definition of culture would be inadequate without incorporating changemakers.
Meet some of the world's cultural changemakers through our series of interviews with visionaries who are changing the world. Tap into their imagination and wisdom, and expand your own cultural consciousness.
Culture encompasses the past, the present and the future. Culture includes heritage and tradition, as well as creativity and innovation. To endure, be sustainable, and remain relevant, culture is dynamic and ever-changing. Around the globe, there are people in all walks of life who are making vital contributions on how to preserve, expand and share our cultural resources. We invite you to meet some of these visionaries, tap into their imagination and wisdom, and expand your own cultural consciousness.
From UN heads to inspirational founders and entrepreneurs, this series of articles gets to the bottom of what is important in culture. BCD’s World Visionaries collection includes interviews with leaders from around the world; leaders in sustainability, and many more inspiring figures who share their stories of success and inspiration (as well as some of their darker moments) with us. Some are leaders in cultural heritage preservation, eco-tourism, others are groundbreaking museum curators and educators; some have created “accidental” revolutions. What they all have in common are the qualities of leadership and a story to share about their journey. Although these figures might seem quite separate, they are all connected by the shared challenge of making a difference in a world that is as complex as it is fast-changing.
We hope that these stories inspire you as much as they have us in the never-ending quest to be our highest selves.
What is anthropology? The field has a wide range of disciplines. We present definitions from anthropologists around the world. If you are looking for the definition of culture, you have come to the right place! What is Culture? Culture is both universal and personal. European Institute of Cultural Routes oversees the continuity and development of a European cultural routes program of the Council of Europe. Creative placemaking regenerates communities through the integration of arts, culture, and design. Learn more in our interview NEA expert Jen Hughes. Tourism Recovery – Industry Leaders Share Strategies For Coping And Building Back Better after COVID-19 has finally passed. Examples of Sustainable Tourism from world tourism leaders who give expert advice on the best practices to solve over-tourism. Endangered languages are still preserved and revived thanks to Michael Krauss, renowned linguist and champion of linguistic diversity. Cambodian culture is preserved by the founder of Cambodian Living Arts, Arn Chorn Pond, who is a survivor of the Khmer Rouge. The Burren in Ireland has a unique ecology and cultural history that is explored in this interview with conservationist Brendan Dunford. Inspiring Q&A with a founder of Belize eco tourism Lucy Fleming, co-owner of Lodge at Chaa Creek, on life as a sustainable tourism pioneer. Discover the transformative power of art at the Clark Art Institute. Our program offers troubled youth an alternative to punishment through studying art. The cultural legacy of Spain’s Civil War inspires a museum director’s passion for recovering marginalized heritage. Must-read for culture lovers! The Balkan Wars of the late 20th century left Bosnia in a state of economic crisis before Cultural Heritage Without Borders stepped in. WWOOF is a global network that links volunteers with organic farms. In fact, it was one of the world’s first voluntourism organizations! Hitesh Mehta is the director of HM Design, one of the world’s leading authorities, practitioners and researchers on ecotourism physical planning.
What is Anthropology? A Definition Of Anthropology From Experts Around The World.
What is Culture? The Definition of Culture from World Experts
European Cultural Routes Embody Diversity and Connection
What is Creative Placemaking? An Expert Explains
Tourism Recovery | Industry Leaders Share Strategies For Coping And Building Back Better
Examples of Sustainable Tourism Recommendations from Experts Around World
Endangered Languages Foreseen by Linguist Thirty Years Ago
Cambodian Culture Revival Heals Trauma and Offers Opportunity
The Burren in Ireland Conserving A Unique Cultural Landscape
Chaa Creek Eco Lodge Founder Reveals Adventurous Life in Belize
Clark Art Institute Transforms Troubled Kids with Art
Cultural Legacy of Spain’s Civil War Inspires Museum Director
Healing From The Balkan Wars Through Cultural Heritage
History of WWOOF, a Global Organic Movement
Kenyan Eco-Architect Hitesh Mehta and the Web of Life