cpd photo essay
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In Patna, Bihar, students learn how to express themselves and the world around them through dance.
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The Mexican Consulate in San Francisco looks closer at the PD role of diaspora artists.
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CPD Photo Essay: Skateboarders from the United States and Brazil forge meaningful ties around a half-pipe in São Paulo.
Hawaiian slack key guitar ensemble Keola Beamer toured Brazil in April with the American Music Abroad program. CPD Blogger Paul Rockower describes what happened next.
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China, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Russia are now known globally for their economic strength. But what about their cultures?
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Appearance is powerful and fashion cannot be ignored in international relations and public diplomacy, as it is a tool of communication.