A curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned, and state-sponsored sources. The stories featured don't necessarily represent CPD's views nor have they been verified by CPD.
US Congressional Staffers Meet With Burma Opposition Leaders
The U.S. embassy in Rangoon says the committee staffers are visiting Burma as part of a regional tour to assess U.S. public diplomacy and assistance programs.
Winnipeg Designated One Of The 2010 Cultural Capitals Of Canada
Throughout Canada, culture unites us and gives us roots. It opens us to the world and enables us to express who we are and what we hope to become," said Minister Moore. "I look forward to Winnipeg's River Barge Festival and the newly created International Cello Festival, two key elements of the city's plans for its year as a Cultural Capital, which will put the best of Winnipeg on display.
Pangasinan Inks Sisterhood Pact with China Province
Pangasinan has entered into a sisterhood agreement with Sichuan province in China. The sisterhood agreement aims to enrich cultural ties, hasten exchange of commerce and trade, and enhance agriculture-based endeavors using new technological methods and trends.
Washington Wizards Then and Now
Marking the thirty year anniversary of the Washington Wizards' (then called the Bullets) historic trip, members of the 1979 team are returning to the Middle Kingdom for an honorary tour. Wes Unseld, Captain from the '79 Bullets team, will be joined by current Wizards Caron Butler and Randy Foye, as well as former Bullet Gheorghe Muresan. The group will celebrate their return by hosting basketball clinics while touring through the country.
Indonesia’s 64th Independence Day Celebration
The Indonesian Consulate of Davao City, under the two-year leadership of Consul General Partawana, admirably conducted a series of activities which included a seminar on the historical and socio-cultural ties of both Indonesia and the Philippines; lectured on the economic development of both countries; staged a Batik Fashion Show and a Batik Exhibi
Pakistani Cultural Troupe Mesmerizes Audience
Pakistani cultural troupe who took part in the 11th Asian Arts Festival in Ordos, Inner Mongolia mesmerized the audience with their outstanding performances.“In all we carried out eight performances during our August 16-26 stay” the Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Culture Abdul Sattar Khokhar told APP here Friday.
Going Global Sarts at Home
In a twist on Northeastern's popular Dialogue of Civilizations program—which sends students abroad for five weeks of intensive study in any of 25 locations around the globe—sixteen Japanese students from Meiji University recently came to Northeastern to immerse themselves in U.S. history and culture.
Hawaii Rolls Out New Marketing Plan
Among the new initiatives Hawaii is implementing is a plan to capture the fast-growing clean energy industry by luring meetings, trade shows and conventions to Hawaii. A new Web site is being launched Friday with information about initiatives in Hawaii, which is trying to become a leader in wind, wave, solar and thermal power.
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