Culture Archives - State Magazine

U.S. champion fireknife dancers raise awareness, build connections

The Dutch Parliament building, the Binnenhof, is reflected in the waters of Lake Hofvijer. Photo by Neirfy

The Netherlands

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst (center) and Consul General Panfilo Marquez (left) visit the Peshawar Museum, March 17. Photo by Saqib Jan

Promoting religious diversity in Pakistan through cultural preservation

Ambassador Henry T. Wooster (standing, right) welcomes guests to a Ramadan iftar at his residence celebrating the achievements of Jordanian women in the fashion industry, March 29. Among the guests were fashion designers, educators, stylists, runway show creators, influencers, photographers, and the owner and staff of a museum dedicated to Levantine women’s cultural identity preservation. Photo by Dana Haddadin

Cultural heritage preservation in the Levant

Panoramic vistas from atop Parque Naciones Unidas El Picacho allow visitors to visually appreciate the entirety of Honduras' capital city. Tegucigalpa's metropolitan area spans 77.6 sq. miles, and the surrounding Central District is home to more than 1.15 million people. Embassy Tegucigalpa's new campus (circled right) will colocate a number of Mission personnel from the old embassy complex (circled left) who currently work in separate facilities.

Tegucigalpa

Office of Cultural Heritage Conservator Lauren Hall (left) and Consultant Emily MacDonald-Korth (right) use technology to look beneath the outer layers of paint to reveal secrets beneath. Photo by Katherine Ferguson

Imbued with History

American Institute of Taiwan engages indigenous community

The Old Town of Warsaw as it stands today is a result of a meticulous restoration effort after World War II. During the Warsaw Uprising in August 1944, more than 85% of Warsaw's historic center was destroyed by Nazi troops. Photo by Sergii Figurnyi

Warsaw

Consul General explores economic opportunities during visit to historic fort

Representatives from Embassy Cairo and the Egyptian government gather to celebrate the return of the Green Coffin to Egypt, Jan. 2. Photo by Nabil Fayek

Embassy Cairo celebrates return of historic sarcophagus to Egypt

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