Welcome to the twelfth edition of the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy’s Soft Power: The Monthly Roundup, a feature that aims to explore unique cultural diplomacy initiatives from around the globe. With the temperatures peaking and summer in full swing, this post travels to nine cultural diplomacy events and celebrations that took place in the month of July:
With s’mores ingredients and charcoal prominently displayed in supermarkets across the United States, summer is definitely in full swing. The change of seasons comes with an increase in activity, so for this month’s edition of Soft Power, the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy is showcasing eight events from around the globe that brought people together to encourage unexpected dialogue.
Welcome to the latest post of the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy’s Soft Power: The Monthly Roundup. Many exciting and meaningful cultural diplomacy projects took place this past May, with committed people from around the globe ensuring their success. Here’s a look at some of the highlights.
Here is the latest edition from the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy’s Soft Power: The Monthly Roundup that features a compilation of unique cultural diplomacy initiatives from around the globe. This post highlights ten cultural diplomacy efforts from April:
Lunar New Year (LNY) is an extremely special and important time in Chinese culture. Families gather round for bountiful meals, and children anticipate red envelopes filled with cash. In the streets, fire crackers are set off, and festive red and gold decorations complement the lion dances and parades. LNY lasts for the first 15 days of the Chinese lunar calendar, and this year, festivities begin on February 19th. While LNY is filled with fun and games, there is actually a lot of preparation and work done for the holiday.
