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Beijing's Fangshan Restaurant preserves Qing Dynasty imperial cuisine through meticulous handcrafted techniques and historical storytelling, blending Manchu and Han traditions while adapting recipes for modern diners.
Estonia is systematically cataloguing Soviet-era artworks across the country, seeking to preserve cultural contributions by Estonian artists while carefully managing symbols of Soviet domination in its public space.
Kelantan's venerable wayang kulit shadow puppet theatre confronts mounting survival challenges as practitioners struggle with permit bureaucracy while few young artists apprentice in the art form.
Sabah's deputy minister says nominating Kota Belud's traditional market as a UNESCO World Heritage Site demands comprehensive studies, historical evidence, and proof of outstanding universal value—a lengthy process that could take considerable time.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee begins its 10-day annual session in Busan, South Korea, drawing 3,000 delegates from 196 member states. It marks the first time the country has hosted this pivotal gathering since joining the convention in 1988.
A 71-year-old Kelantan collector is working to preserve the state's endangered blacksmithing heritage by maintaining over 100 traditional weapons and artifacts, as master craftsmen pass away without successors.