Archive for the Heritage Category

August 30th, 2009

Aboriginal Art to Grace 2010 Winter Games’ Venues

First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists participating in the program are from every province and territory in Canada and represent some of the country’s most established and up-and-coming Aboriginal artists. More than 140 individual pieces of original artwork will be produced as part of the $2 million CAD Venues’ Aboriginal Art Program.

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August 10th, 2009

Jane Austen Festival in Bath, 18th – 27th September ‘09

The Jane Austen Festival will be making its annual return to the city of Bath this September, attracting people from around the world to celebrate the popular author’s writing, life in Bath and all things Regency. With all kinds of events taking place the highlights for the 2009 festival include a Guinness World Record attempt and a real-life Regency marriage!

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June 2nd, 2009

11th Teignmouth Folk Festival, 19th through 21th June ‘09

Now in its eleventh year, the Teignmouth Folk Festival, which helps to keep alive traditional sea songs and tall stories, will take place at a range of venues throughout the South Devon town between Friday 19 and Sunday 21 June.

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May 20th, 2009

Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children’s Cowboy Festival, Oklahoma City

One of America’s greatest family friendly festivals is back at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Museum will be celebrating the 19th Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children’s Cowboy Festival presented by Dogwood Foundation, May 23 and 24, 2009.

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April 17th, 2009

It’s Official: From June 29th to July 11th, Patrick Stewart Is God!

This summer, the atmospheric setting of English Heritage site Monk Bretton Priory in Barnsley will be transformed into an outdoor theatre for the UK’s only traditional outdoor Mystery Play of the year. Audiences can look forward to a fortnight of performances taking place from June 29 – July 11.

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March 25th, 2009

KOCCA to introduce Korean Manhwa at Palazzo D’Accursio in Bologna

The Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA, Representative: Kyung-mo An) is hosting a Special Exhibition on Korean Manhwa under the theme of Manhwa: The Exiting New Discovery at Palazzo D’Accursio in Bologna for 2 weeks

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March 23rd, 2009

North Pole 40th Anniversary Celebrations, April – May 2009

On 6 April 1969, four men — Sir Wally Herbert, Dr Fitzroy ‘Fritz’ Koerner, Allan Gill and Dr Ken Hedges — and some forty dogs reached the North Pole whilst on an expedition that would be hailed as the ‘last great journey on Earth’, the first crossing of the Arctic Ocean along its longest axis, and the [...]

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March 20th, 2009

Festivals Throughout Hungary, July to September 2009

As spring looks to have arrived, many people will be starting to think about summer and which festivals to attend. Those looking to combine a festival with a great value holiday should check out some of the top festivals in Hungary this year

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March 19th, 2009

Visit Blackwell, a Symbol of the Arts and Crafts Movement

2009 marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of William Morris, one of the central figures behind the drive to champion decorative art and craftsmanship within design.

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January 27th, 2009

Weird and Wonderful Events in Latin America in 2009

Latin America is home to some of the world’s most famous festivals and events, including the Rio carnival and Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations, but there are also a number of more alternative and quirky events taking place year-round.

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