Tag: cultural tourism
Sharjah – Keeping cultural traditions alive
We begin our cultural journey in Sharjah with its Heart – ‘The Heart of Sharjah’ has been painstakingly restored to give a feel of traditional life in the emirate. As the largest historical preservation and restoration project in the region, planned over a 15-year period, it will be completed by 2025. The project seeks to revitalize the heritage district as a vibrant cultural destination by showcasing its heritage with the restoration of historical buildings, constructing new structures following traditional Sharjah architecture and transforming them into hotels, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and markets, a place where one can experience Sharjah’s cultural ... Read more
Northeast can be the epicenter of cultural tourism: Assam Governor
“Cultural diversities and their richness have put northeast altogether on a higher position,” said Jagdish Mukhi, Assam Governor. He was speaking at the 2nd Regional level National Song Competition organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad at Shilpagram, Guwahati on 7th October 2018. The Governor said that it is because of the unique cultural qualities of the northeast, the region can claim to be a treasure trove and epicenter of cultural tourism of the country. He congratulated the participants for their delightful display of different cultural facets of the region and advised them to dedicate themselves for the art forms and ... Read more
Myanmar VP urges joint efforts for tourism development
Myanmar Vice President U Henry Van Thio has urged cooperation among tourism organizations to promote the tourism industry, as per reports from Global New Light of Myanmar. In the meeting of the Central Committee for the Development of National Tourism Industry, held on Friday, 3rd August 2018, the Vice President reiterated the need to provide high standard amenities to the tourists who visit the country. Accommodation, safety, transportation, food etc. has to be taken care of. U Henry Van Thio, Myanmar Vice President “We should try to promote traditional customs and cuisines of ethnic minorities in the country”, added the ... Read more