Tag: Heritage
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Singapore Moves to Gazette Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road as National Monument Amid Family Dispute
Singapore Advances with National Monument Plans for 38 Oxley Road Singapore appears poised to officially designate 38 Oxley Road, the historic residence of Singapore’s founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, as a national monument. The move comes as the National Heritage Board (NHB) outlines steps to preserve the property for future generations, even as a…
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Save Club Intramuros Golf: Preserve Manila Heritage
Battle Over a Century-Old Landmark The future of Club Intramuros Golf Course in Manila has become a lightning rod for a broader debate about heritage, urban green space, and the economic fabric of the historic Walled City. The Manila City government’s plan to convert the course into a public forest park has drawn strong opposition…
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Calls mount to retain historic Club Intramuros amid conversion plan
Heritage vs. Green Space: The Club Intramuros Debate The proposal by the Manila City government to convert the historic Club Intramuros Golf Course into a public forest park has ignited a heated debate among heritage advocates, local golfers, employees, and residents. The plan, pitched as a way to add more urban green space and strengthen…
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Celebrating heritage and unity: Chinoy Actors of the Philippines (CAP) hosts Mid-Autumn Festival celebration
CAP’s Mid-Autumn Festival: A Night of Heritage and Unity Chinoy Actors of the Philippines (CAP) hosted a vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival gathering on October 12, 2025, at REHub Real Estate Hub in Quezon City. Beyond a festive occasion, the event was a deliberate effort to revive a cherished tradition and reinforce Filipino-Chinese identity within the country’s…
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Chinoy Actors of the Philippines Unite for Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Celebrating Heritage and Unity: CAP’s Mid-Autumn Festival On October 12, 2025, a vibrant gathering took place at REHub Real Estate Hub in Quezon City as the Chinoy Actors of the Philippines (CAP) hosted a meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. More than a festive occasion, the event underscored CAP’s mission to revive a cherished tradition and strengthen…
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Bringing Bendigo’s Past to Life: Allan Doney Photo Collection Returns
Introduction: A cherished time capsule returns A trove of images capturing Bendigo’s post-war years has quietly re-emerged, granting the city a vivid window into its mid-20th-century daily life. The Allan Doney Photographic Collection, a treasure trove of more than 14,000 negatives and 3,000 prints dating from the 1950s to the 1970s, has been gifted from…
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Puopolo Embraces Slowness In ‘Made Slow’ Rebrand Via 10 Feet Tall
Puopolo Introduces a Slower Pace in Made Slow Rebrand Artisan salumi maker Puopolo has launched a bold rebrand titled Made Slow, crafted in collaboration with 10 Feet Tall. The refreshed brand position shifts the spotlight to patience, precision, and the time-honored craft behind every slice of Puopolo’s handcrafted salumi. Debuting across BVOD, digital, out-of-home, and…
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Wollemi Pine Reproduces in England: An Ancient Tree Blooms in a Quiet English Garden
Ancient Conifer Makes a Groundbreaking Comeback In the tranquil village of Wichenford, England, a striking horticultural moment has unfolded. Pamela and Alistair Thompson, two devoted retired gardeners, have watched their Wollemi pine produce fertile male and female cones for the first time. This living fossil, a conifer that thrived alongside dinosaurs more than 90 million…
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Indigenous Elders oppose LIV Golf upgrade that could disturb Pirltawardli burial site in Adelaide
Rising Tension Over Pirltawardli and the North Adelaide Upgrade The plan to host the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide from 2028 hinges on expanding the North Adelaide golf course, a move that would require tearing up sections of the course. Government documents acknowledge a “high probability” that remains lie beneath the surface about 1.5…
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The Race Against Time to Acquire Julie Snyder’s Lighthouse
Introduction The picturesque Cap-Alright lighthouse, owned by renowned Quebec television personality Julie Snyder, stands as a testament to the region’s maritime history. The Madelinots, residents of the Îles de la Madeleine, have engaged in a fierce race against time to secure the lighthouse for their community. With a looming deadline of October 15, they must…