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.

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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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Johannesburg

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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Birmingham

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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Cardiff

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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Belfast

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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Glasgow

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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Belgrade

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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Berlin

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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Lima

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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Hanoi

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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Canberra

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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Valletta

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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Jakarta

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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Amsterdam

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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Yerevan

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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Paris

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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April 1, 2023

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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Cairo

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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Port-au-Prince

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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London

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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November 30, 2022

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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January 30, 2023

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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March 22, 2023

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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January 1, 2023

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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