Tag: Heritage
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Helsinki Seeks to Reconnect Pamela Anderson with Finnish Roots with Bold Billboard
Helsinki is making headlines with a provocative gesture aimed at reconnecting a global icon with her Finnish origins. In a move that blends marketing stunt with cultural outreach, the European capital placed a billboard near a known residence associated with Pamela Anderson, inviting the Baywatch star to explore her Finnish roots. The city’s gesture has…
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Christopher Ward x Pan Am C60 Clipper GMT: A Modern Tribute to the Golden Age of Flight
Celebrating the Golden Age of Flight In a stylish nod to aviation’s golden era, Christopher Ward unveils the C60 Clipper GMT in collaboration with Pan Am heritage. This timepiece is more than a watch; it’s a calibrated homage to the era when passenger air travel began shaping a connected world. The collection fuses Christopher Ward’s…
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Christopher Ward x Pan Am C60 Clipper GMT: A Glorious Lift Back to the Golden Age of Flight
Introduction: A nod to aviation’s iconic era Christopher Ward unveils a striking collaboration with Pan Am, pairing their modern C60 Clipper GMT with the historical glamour of the airline that defined mid-20th-century air travel. This limited-edition timepiece doesn’t just tell time—it pays tribute to the golden age of flight, when long-haul journeys were milestones and…
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AlUla Arts Festival 2026: A Global Showcase at the Heart of Saudi Arabia
Celebrating Global Art in a Timeless Landscape The AlUla Arts Festival 2026 marks the largest edition to date, bringing together artists from around the world against the backdrop of AlUla’s storied red sandstone monoliths. With 7,000 years of civilisation inscribed into the land, this festival blends contemporary creativity with ancient heritage, inviting visitors to explore…
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Sialkot’s Heritage Sites Revived for Tourism
Reviving Sialkot’s History for Modern Tourism In a decisive move to boost regional tourism, Punjab Secretary Tourism Socrat Aman Rana announced that Sialkot’s historical and cultural heritage sites are undergoing revival efforts. The initiative aims to illuminate the city’s rich past while creating sustainable visitor experiences that benefit local communities. During a recent inspection tour,…
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Reviving Sialkot’s Heritage: A New Era for Tourism
Overview: Sialkot Embraces a Heritage-Driven Tourism Plan Sialkot is stepping into a new era of tourism by reviving its historical and cultural heritage sites. Punjab Secretary Tourism Socrat Aman Rana recently announced that the city’s fabric of history—ranging from ancient fortifications to traditional crafts—will be restored and promoted to attract visitors from across Pakistan and…
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QVB withdraws plan to replace coloured glass windows after community backlash
Community backlash prompts withdrawal of QVB window plan The owners of Sydney’s iconic Queen Victoria Building (QVB) have halted and withdrawn their plan to replace the building’s distinctive coloured glass shopfront windows with clear glass. The move comes after a wave of public opposition that highlighted concerns about heritage preservation, visual character, and the potential…
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Out of the ruins: will Aleppo ever be rebuilt?
Introduction: a city scarred, a future unsettled In Aleppo, the memories of its grand souks, stone courtyards, and centuries-old mosques stand in contrast to streets that tell another story — one of destruction, displacement, and fragile quiet. The question on many lips is not whether the city will recover, but how and when. The answer…
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Farewell to a Family Patriarch: Remembering Itzhak Pilc z”l (1927–2026)
In Memoriam: Itzhak Pilc z”l (1927–2026) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our family patriarch, Itzhak Pilc z”l, on January 16, 2026, at the age of 99. He joins his beloved wife Dwora z”l, his parents, and his 10 older siblings in the peaceful memory of a life defined by…
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Federal Minister Pledges Unwavering Support for Literary Organizations
Government Vows Strong Backing for Pakistan’s Literary Community Islamabad — In a landmark commitment to the nation’s cultural ecosystem, the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, pledged full cooperation and robust support for literary organizations across Pakistan. Speaking at a public event that brought together writers, academics, publishers, and cultural…