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Cultural Mapping Begins

Cultural Mapping Begins
27 November 2014

VARANASI: The dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Kashi has started taking shape as the exercise for ‘mapping the intangible cultural...

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Leeds culture title gets city talking in consultation

Leeds culture title gets city talking in consultation
27 November 2014

Communities across Leeds are being urged to join the debate over whether the city should bid to become a European Capital of Culture. A detailed...

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Valletta 2018: a realistic transformation for European Capital of Culture

Valletta 2018: a realistic transformation for European Capital of Culture
27 November 2014

Valletta 2018 needs to set realistic targets to be successful, but being a European Capital of Culture may nevertheless transform not just the...

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The United States of Thanksgiving

The United States of Thanksgiving
27 November 2014

New York Times have scoured USA for recipes that evoke each of the 50 states (and D.C. and Puerto Rico) regarding thanksgiving  …READ...

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Beyond the cellar door to the Ultimate Wine Experience

Beyond the cellar door to the Ultimate Wine Experience
26 November 2014

It’s all well and good to enjoy and appreciate a bottle of wine. It’s very well, indeed, to go to the winery and do some tastings at...

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The Invisible Borders That Define American Culture

The Invisible Borders That Define American Culture
25 November 2014

When we think about borders, we tend to think of administrative boundaries. Those demarcating lines, often grown out of rivers and mountain ranges...

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When Languages Die, Ecosystems Often Die with Them

When Languages Die, Ecosystems Often Die with Them
25 November 2014

You probably know that much of the world’s environment is under threat. But a new study says languages are disappearing alongside plants and...

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City offers new event grant for citizens with big ideas

City offers new event grant for citizens with big ideas
25 November 2014

Starting next year, a Salem resident might start a new multicultural summer arts festival somewhere downtown. Or there might be a new family Lego...

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Latvia wants to bring tourists to its regions

Latvia wants to bring tourists to its regions
24 November 2014

Bringing tourists to Latvia’s regions will be one of the priorities of the government’s Tourism Development Agency (TAVA) next year...

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Operationalizing Culture in the Sustainable Development of Cities | 6-8 May |Helsinki – Finland.

Operationalizing Culture in the Sustainable Development of Cities | 6-8 May |Helsinki – Finland.
20 November 2014

Despite the tremendous effort put into developing local sustainability policies and plans that include culture in cities and smaller communities...

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Local travel company wins tourism award

Local travel company wins tourism award
17 November 2014

Adventure Alternative, which is based inPortstewart won the gold award in the Best for Poverty Reduction category. Now in their 11th year, the...

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Airbnb Introducing Print Magazine, Pineapple

Airbnb Introducing Print Magazine, Pineapple
17 November 2014

Following in the footsteps of other digital brands like CNET and WebMD, Airbnb is getting into the print magazine business. At a convention in San...

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Joan Roca

Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

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Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

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Ramon Sentmartí

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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