Cultural heritage is generally associated with archives, works of art, places of worship and monuments. But it also exists in less tangible forms: language, music and dance, festivities, rituals and traditional craftsmanship. Cultural heritage is important to the identity of a society. In times of need, songs, writings and works of art can be a beacon of hope and comfort. Cultural heritage reinforces cultural and historical self-awareness. Monuments and art treasures make a shared past visible and thus strengthen inter-cultural ties.
In this section you will find news stories and articles on cultural heritage, that were published on the Power of Culture website between 2003 and 2010. More recent articles from our network you'll find on our Facebook page.