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Conservationists angry at what they call,'The desecration of Ireland's cultural heritage' laid siege to a Trim hotel yesterday (Friday) where transport minister Noel Dempsey celebrated another government   more...decentralisation project.
Some of the 40 Tara M3 protestors dodged security to enter the rear of the Knightsbrook Hotel and golf resort where the reception was taking place,
At one point catering staff - some Polish - were sent to confront them.
Earlier, 10 conservationists harangued the veteran politician as he left the construction site for the new Office of Public Works, where he had turned the first sod.
His day was further spoiled when it was discovered that two tyres of his ministerial Merecedes had been let down.
A spokesman for Tara Solidarity Vigil said: "The graves of the ancient Fianna have been bulldozed, the bones dug up and the remains are still awaiting re-interment to their original resting place.
"It is blatant grave robbery and Irish people should be disgusted,
"Imagine if Glasnevin (Dublin) had a proposed motorway going right through it in 2000 years time.
"The aim was not to scare Mr Dempsey but to have a chance to communicate our concern at his lack of interest in an alternative, cheaper M3 route avoiding the Tara Skyrne Valley where there is potential for valuable tourism for generations to come.
"This proposed UNESCO World Heritage Park will thus be an asset to the people of Ireland."
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The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in short, is one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified   more...as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia. During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loubere in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition.

The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century when the Kingdoms territory was extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants.
Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, which is situated only 86 kilometers north of Bangkok. Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by Maenam Chao Phraya, Maenam Pa Sak and Maenam Lopburi.

More importantly,Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, an extensive historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage list since 13 December, 1991.

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Ayutthaya Province in collaboration with the Government and Private Organization organize the special event “Amazing New Year ‘s Eve 2008 Musical Fire Work Display @ Ayutthaya World Heritage ” and “   more...The Great Poet of Siam” during December 29-31, 2007 at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park. The event is for the purpose for celebrate His Majesty King Bhumibol Aduyadej’s 80 th Birthday Anniversary and to welcome the New Year by participating in a spectacular light and sound


The activities include the world famed “ Ayutthaya Historical Site “provides a unique background unmatched anywhere in the world to a spectacular display of fireworks rising from the Wat Rama Temple one of the Ayutthaya World Heritage . A UNESCO Heritage Site, it is rightfully considered one of Thailand greatest historical sites.With the sounds of music for maximum dramatic interpretation, the audience can closeup view newly designed fireworks and the showcasing of ancient market, OTOP shops, traditional culture shows and much more. All show provided all free of charge.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly invites all visitors to the spectacular event. The opening ceremony will be on Friday December 29,2007.

For more information please contact
Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand Central Region office:Region 6
108/22 Moo 4 Tambon Phratoochai Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra
Tel. 0 3524 6076-7
Fax. 0 3524 6078
E-mail Address : tatyutya@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tat.or.th./central06

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Tembi is the name of a small village south of Yogyakarta. This name was eventually adapted to become a cultural institution ERumah Budaya Tembi- or “Cultural house TembiE This institution is run by   more...people, who want to preserve their culture and it’s cultural history, and therefore they created an open house for cultural activities.

Culture in this context has to be understood within a two-dimensional concept.

Firstly, we can view culture as a system of heritage. The products of a time long past, for example the Borobodur Temple north of Yogyakarta and the old manuscripts that can still be found.

Secondly, culture as a system of production, which means that every generation has the right or the obligation to create a form of culture, which becomes the environment of their lives.

From these two ways of viewing culture, the vision and mission of the “Rumah Budaya TembiE develop.

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August 2009: Berlin, Germany: The world is going soft.

The 2009 International Symposium of Cultural Diplomacy, hosted by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD), brought together a diverse group of   more...participants from around the world for a week long series of lectures, panel discussions, and social events to explore the role of soft power in contemporary international relations.

Soft power, as the term implies, refers to the practice of gaining co-operation by means of attraction as opposed to coercion, or payment. This years themes encompassed the use of art and culture as vehicles of national foreign policy and the influence of the private sector in the generation and application of soft power.

Among the former presidents participating in the Symposium included:

• Jorge Sampaio Former President of Portugal, UN Representative
• Joaquim Chissano Former President of Mozambique and Former Chair of African Union
• Dr. Varia Vike-Freiberga Former President of Latvia
• Cassam Uteem Former President of Republic of Mauritus

This year, five related themes were the center of attention with regard to the implementation of soft power.

The approaches of states and international organizations to soft power and the role it plays in their policy making.

The importance of multi-lateral of multi-lateral understanding to cooperation on global challenges.

The role of cultural diplomacy in relations between the Western world and the Middle East.

The challenges and opportunities of using art and culture as vehicles of national foreign policy.

The influence of the private sector in the generation and application of soft power.

The founder and director of the ICD is Mark Donfried, currently a visiting professor at Humbolt University in Berlin. Among his seminars for undergraduates includes Searching for a Cultural Diplomacy. He is focusing his current research and publishing in the field of civil society based cultural diplomacy.

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On Saturday, March 7, Mars, Incorporated, maker of some of the world's favorite brands, such as Dove Chocolate, M&M'S and Snickers, previewed the exciting new book, Chocolate: History, Culture, and   more...Heritage, during the academic symposium, "Chocolate: The North American Experience."

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The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge in Wiltshire is one of the wonders of the world. What visitors see today are the substantial remnants of the last in a sequence of such monuments erected   more...between circa 3000BC and 1600BC. Stonehenge and Avebury were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1986.
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The potter's square is an area specially dedicated to the art of making pottery.. all round the square potters' wheel are spinning and balls of clay moulded into pots.. there are rows and rows of pots   more...sitting out in the sun waiting to dry before being sold in the stalls all around Bhaktapur.

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