Culture & Arts Initiatives

Celebrating World Intangible Cultural Heritage Day

Culture Masters and IAB Celebrate World Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage October 17, 2024, marks the inaugural World Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a pivotal moment for celebrating and safeguarding cultural exp

Traditional Festival of Trần Thương Temple, Hà Nam Province, Vietnam in 2024

The majority of Vietnamese people, especially those practicing the Viet Beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of the Three Realms, are familiar with the sa

The Life and Legacy of Heejae Hwang Ki-sik

Heejae (羲齋) Hwang Ki-sik (黃基式, 1905–1971) was a renowned local historian and modern calligrapher from the Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do regions. He made

Shashmaqom: Shared Intangible Heritage of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

2024.05.04

In the heart of Central Asia, where history whispers through the alleyways and music dances in the air, lies the age-old tradition of Shashmaqom. Derived from the Tajik Arabic words "shash"

The Hudhud Chants in the Philippines

2024.04.27

Nestled amidst the verdant mountains of the northern Philippines lies a tradition as ancient as the land itself. The Hudhud chants of the Ifugao people are not merely songs; they are living epics that

Pansori is a traditional Korean music, classical literature, and play

2024.04.04

Pansori is a traditional Korean music, classical literature, and play that has appeared since the 17th century, and it is characterized by mixing sound (song), Aniri (horse), and Neolmbae/balim (body

Ta'ziyeh, Iran

2024.06.14

Ta’ziyeh (Passion Play): Today, in the terms of Iranian works of drama and play, Ta’ziyeh (passion play) is considered and classified as a traditional and ritual play. Its main essence

Culture Masters Expands International Advisory Board with Global Experts.

2024.06.03

June 3, 2024 Culture Masters (https://www.culturemasters.org/public/) is thrilled to announce the addition of two new esteemed members to its International Advisory Board (IAB). These in

MUSIC IN PERFORMING ARTS MAK YONG

2024.05.25

Mak Yong, also known as Makyong or Makyung is a form of traditional Malay performance that combines acting, dancing and singing accompanied by music. Mak Yong is said to have originated from the court

Traditional Festival of Trần Thương Temple, Hà Nam Province, Vietnam in 2024

2024.10.16

The majority of Vietnamese people, especially those practicing the Viet Beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of the Three Realms, are familiar with the saying: "August anniversary of Father, Marc

Dooshaab, a thousand-year heritage of the people of Gerveh, Zanjan, Iran

2024.10.10

And I see the women of the village carrying harvested grapes from their colorful vineyards in baskets woven from wheat stalks and wooden crates as they make their way back to their homes, a scene that

The Mehr Celebration in Iran

2024.10.08

Mithra or Mehr was one of the central deities in the pantheon of ancient Iranian religions. This deity force originates in pre-Zoroastrian beliefs among the Indo-Iranian peoples of the northern Irania

Qanat in Iran

2024.07.31

Qanats in Iran Introduction to Qanats Qanats, an ancient system of water management, are a testament to human ingenuity in arid and semi-arid regions. Originating in Iran over 2,500 ye

Traditional Iranian Architecture in the Midst of Modernity

2024.07.28

Traditional architecture is a type of architecture that is shaped based on the culture and common traditional designs in local communities. A distinctive style that emphasizes the connection between i

The Art of Sand Drawing in Vanuatu

2024.04.30

In the midst of the vast expanse of the South Pacific lies the archipelago of Vanuatu, a land steeped in a tradition as intricate as it is captivating: sand drawing. Serving as more than just an artis