As a museum curator who has spent most of the last decade dabbling in the collection and display of objects in order to frame rich historical narratives for the civic and educative enrichment of culturally diverse audiences, I can conscientiously admit that there are things an exhibition is capable of doing and things an exhibition cannot accomplish. In fact, it is folly to say one knows exactly just what impact an exhibition with any given theme may have on any audience whatsoever.

A hundred member Indian youth delegation led by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports M S Gill will visit China as part of a bilateral initiative to further the ties between youths.

Six Taiwanese writers gathered in Toronto, Canada today to join the 11th International Conference on the Short Story in English (SSIE), an annual feast of literature joined by 42 international writers in the York University, according to the Central News Agency reports today.

Brand Kenya Board has embarked on a programme to give unique identities to municipal councils. The programme will enable regions to develop brands themed along their core activities and main products.

In an effort to build understanding between cultures, The Handshake Concert is a creative initiative in ‘Music Diplomacy’ to celebrate friendship and culture. Well-known musicians such as Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Lama Tashi, Cultural Vibrants, OFF, Nise Meruno, Asin Shurhozelie, Tetseo Sisters, Medusa and Soulmate will be performing at The Handshake Concert in New Delhi on World Music Day on June 21.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard said, on June 14, 2010, that the Bahamian cultural performances, set for the entire month of July in the United Kingdom, will do a lot more than just send Bahamian singers, artists and Junkanoo dancers from a cross-section of groups, “across the Pond”. “What it is, really, is solidifying the relationship between ourselves and the people of the United Kingdom,”

Shot in a life-size replica of the temple built in Zhejiang province, "Shaolin"could re-introduce the background to one of the best-known Chinese worlds, [Emperor Motion Pictures CEO Albert] Lee said, right at a time when the industry is under pressure from Beijing to make exportable movies to help China's soft power.

[Li Changchun, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC)] emphasized that environmental protection efforts, such as designating some archaeological sites as special parks, should go hand-in-hand with heritage preservation work. Citizens, especially the country's youths, needed to be better educated about heritage protection through more educational programs and visits to heritage sites, he said.