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The Allure of Shandur Polo Festival

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Shandur (3,700 m) is where the three mountain ranges - Hindukush, Himalaya, and Karakoram - meet. The region has historic importance with beautiful landscape, flora and fauna. It is the highest polo ground on earth, where the contest of the rugged free-style polo, takes place between the team of Chitral and Gilgit from July 7 to 9 every year, ...

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Going to THE Theatre

The stage, Dionysus Theatre, Athens

Going to the theatre is always a pleasure. Going to the "world's first theatre" is a pilgrimage. The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens (Map), is the place where Greek Theatre was born both as an art and an architectural form. The classical Greek comedies and tragedies of the late 5th century were written and produced with this speci...

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Colors of Spring in the Mountains of Pakistan

It is spring early spring in the mountains, where the willow trees have sprouted new leaves. The gentle breeze carries a pleasant atmosphere throughout the settlement. During this time of year, young girls in the area prepare their flutes by stripping the branches of willow and playing them while tending to herds of cattle on the grassy pastures. T...

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Circular Economy and the Green Transition

How we can optimise circular economy with people power "Your paradigm is so intrinsic to your mental process that you are hardly aware of its existence, until you try to communicate with someone a different paradigm." Donella Meadows Circular economy has become a green buzzword, however the majority of people in most countries are not sure what it ...

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Shaping Climate Narratives to Instigate the Green Transition

"No one ever does anything with sustained enthusiasm unless he benefits thereby – rewardproportionally."    Chinese PhilosophyShaping or creating climate narratives that speak to the majority requires few fundamental steps and understanding of mechanisms that motivate people into action. D. Goleman writes in Emotional Intelligence that "S...

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Crete, Greece: CCS 5-Day Seminars on Biodiversity and Gastronomy

Crete, Greece: Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries Educational Network. 5-Day Seminars on Biodiversity and Gastronomy. Dates: June 5-10, 2023 or September 18-23, 2023. An experiential learning program with expert presentations at historic sites, nature reserves, and visits with award-winning organic farmers, heirloom seed savers, olive oil producers and v...

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Concise and exciting - the Piraeus Archaeological Museum

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While you are waiting for your ship to go to the islands, do not miss the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, a short 10-minute walk away. It is right next to the ancient theatre of the city, which also serves as the museum courtyard. Piraeus, featuring three safe, deepwater ports, was originally a rocky island (etymology anc. Pireefs ...

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National Intitute of Folk & Traditional Heritage (NIFTH), Islamabad, Pakistan

National Intitute of Folk & Traditional Heritage (NIFTH), Islamabad, Pakistan

NIFTH's mandate is to promote cultural heritage and augment its role in economic reforms, investment, industry, education, literature, poverty alleviation, human rights, and human development.

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Flights are NOT Tourism's & Hospitality's Fault

ilya-cher-XdOvAFE4_RY-unsplash Cargo being loaded onto Planes. Photo by Ilya Cher on Unsplash

Tired of reading the same nonsense, people blaming flights on Tourism alone. Planes would keep flying even with half the passengers. They carry precious goods, the majority of income for airlines is cargo. Planes belong to the Transport sector, which, yes, needs to become green, and quickly, but it is not Tourism & Hospitality's fault that it d...

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Athens' Natural Skyscraper

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Unlike most other metropoles Athens has so far resisted skyscrapers, the idea being not to block one of the best views in the world, especially if you are fond of direct democracy, the Parthenon. (The military dictatorship (1967-74) that was not particularly fond, did allow two tallish buildings!). In this spirit, a court l...

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