Identity
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Why Does Intangible Cultural Heritage Matter for Identity and Global Understanding?
From generating local income through traditional crafts to boosting tourism, the non-physical traditions of communities are a powerful, yet often overlooked, engine for economic and social benefits.

Ayşegül Savaş Reads 'Many Worlds' in Istanbul's Unsettling Return
Ayşegül Savaş revealed a personal sense of estrangement while writing 'Many Worlds,' her New Yorker story, mirroring the subtle discomfort her characters feel upon returning to their familiar...

Wellness Concepts in Fashion and Product Design Are Redefining Well-Being
While purchases of under-eye patches and magnesium supplements surged by over 400 percent, so too did low-waisted skirts and holographic luggage, indicating that 'wellness' has expanded far beyond tra

What Is a Culture Bearer and Why Are They Vital for Preserving Traditions?
Culture bearers are living links to ancestral knowledge, embodying and transmitting traditions across generations. They are vital guardians of unique cultural identities in a rapidly changing world.