Welcome to the World Festival of Cultural Diversity, a global, year-round celebration of the world’s cultures. Explore locations on the map to learn about festival events and participating institutions.
Karasjok
May 21, 2023
The Sámi Museum Norway
A 360° virtual tour in RUOKTOT – The Return of the Sámi Drums An exhibition by The Sámi Museum in Karasjok
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May 26, 2023
Music in Africa South Africa
Music in Africa is participating in the Khalili Foundation and UNESCO film premiering at the World Day for Cultural Diversity in May 2023
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May 4, 2023
Prince's Trust UK
The Prince’s Trust will host four round tables about cultural diversity with groups of young people in Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Cardiff.
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May 4, 2023
Prince's Trust UK
The Prince’s Trust will host four round tables about cultural diversity with groups of young people in Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Cardiff.
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May 4, 2023
Prince's Trust UK
The Prince’s Trust will host four round tables about cultural diversity with groups of young people in Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Cardiff.
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May 4, 2023
Prince's Trust UK
The Prince’s Trust will host four round tables about cultural diversity with groups of young people in Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Cardiff.
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May 16, 2023
ERIAC Serbia Belgrade
The Gypsyism, Balkanism – Through a Glass, Darkly exhibition in Belgrade, Serbia, displays five artists from the Visegrad Region and Serbia
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May 16, 2023
ERIAC Berlin Germany
Emerging Talents – Spring Salon exhibition in Berlin, Germany, introduces six innovative and experimental Roma voices in contemporary art.
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May 18, 2023
Museo de Arte de Lima Peru
A workshop, panel talk, and 'The Courtyard Fair', seeking to promote the economic reactivation of artists and independent ventures.
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May 17, 2023
Vietnam National Museum of History Hanoi
The National Museum of History will share a short film “Vietnam’s betel and areca cultural heritage through the collection of artefacts at the National Museum of History"
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May 13, 2023
National Museum of Australia Australia
Experience a tapestry of sights, sounds and tastes in this celebration of cultures and communities from around the world.
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May 17, 2023
Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum Malta
A special opening of Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum with re-enactors bringing history to life in every corner of the museum.
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May 26, 2023
Koalisi Seni Indonesia
Koalisi Seni is participating in Khalili Foundation’s film project premiering at the World Day for Cultural Diversity in May
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February 24, 2023
Europeana Netherlands
Europeana celebrates the World Festival of Cultural Diversity with a dedicated platform curating stories relating to the diversity of cultural expressions across Europe.
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April 30, 2023
Matenadaran Armenia
As part of the World Festival of Cultural Diversity we are delighted to share a 3D tour of the Matenadaran.
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May 26, 2023
UNESCO HQ France
Featuring a gala reception for the World Festival of Cultural Diversity, live performances, and premiere of a UNESCO-Khalili Foundation film
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MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY France
Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters showcases five First Nations songlines from Australia’s Western and Central Deserts. We will share a film of First Nations representatives at the launch
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May 26, 2023
Makan Egypt
The Egyptian Centre for Culture & Art was founded in 2002 to record and promote traditional music. We share short films of Makan’s work to preserve musical heritage and diversity.
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May 26, 2023
Le Centre d'Art Haiti
Le Centre d’Art is participating in Khalili Foundation’s film project premiering at the World Day for Cultural Diversity in May 2023
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May 16, 2023
Royal Institution 21 Albemarle St W1S 4BS
Join us for a discussion with expert speakers offering a global perspective of scientific progress and a radical retelling of the history of science
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SOAS University 10 Thornhaugh St WC1H 0XG
The SOAS Festival of Ideas was themed “Thinking through Music” and offered live music, hands-on workshops, specialist panels and intimate discussions with music theorists & music makers
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INTBAU 19-22 Charlotte Rd EC2A 3SG
INTBAU is organising an architectural design competition for resilient and adaptable houses that advance, adapt and update local building traditions to meet 21st century needs.
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ASPEN UK 80 Charlotte St W1T 4QS
Aspen UK is hosting 6 webinars during the course of the year, each exploring Cultural Diversity in areas such as Art, Media, Education, Organisations and Workplaces
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Wikimedia UK 5-11 Lavington Street SE1 0NZ
Wikimedia UK has initiated a global movement to make Wikipedia more inclusive by integrating content from underrepresented cultures through institutional partnerships and editathons
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