AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUNESCO & Heritage: UNESCO has inscribed the West Bank site of Sebastia and five Lebanese castles in Mount Amel as World Heritage sites, adding them to the World Heritage in Danger list despite Israeli objections and accusations of “weaponization of cultural heritage.” Lebanon Culture & Identity: A new piece looks at how Lebanon’s old ruling houses’ religious identities are debated today, urging readers to move beyond social-media labels and toward primary sources. Global Arts Under Threat: Salman Rushdie testified again in Hadi Matar’s federal terrorism trial, describing the stabbing that left him blind in one eye—another reminder of how politics can collide with culture and free expression. Diaspora & Memory: A report marks the death of Japanese leftist Kozo Okamoto, who spent decades in Lebanon as a symbol of international solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Community Rituals: A feature on henna highlights its role as cultural preservation and community-building across regions. Local Lifestyle Watch: A Lebanon-linked travel/food culture roundup includes a guide to Armenia for UAE residents, plus a look at henna events and traditions.
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