cultural preservation
U.S. Ambassador Michèle Taylor, descendant of Holocaust survivors
Ambassador Michèle Taylor, U.S. permanent representative to the U.N. Human Rights Council, shares her family's history during the Holocaust.
Celebrating Kazakhstan’s rich culture
Learn how U.S. programs help preserve Kazakhstan's culture and how the "Qazaq-pop" band Ninety One teaches some Americans to speak Kazakh.
Easter traditions in America
Each spring, American Christians celebrate Easter in their homes and churches with time-honored activities including prayer and feasting.
American Christians find renewal during Lent
Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, is a time of spiritual renewal for Christians that includes prayer and giving to others.
Celebrating Losar at the State Department
The State Department's annual celebration of Losar, the Tibetian New Year, featured traditional food, music and decorations.
Defending Ukraine’s art and culture from destruction
Private and public organizations in the U.S. and around the world have rallied to help Ukraine protect its cultural heritage.
Russia’s ‘re-education camps’ hold thousands of Ukraine’s children, report says
Russia is holding thousands of Ukrainian children in camps where they are exposed to a Russia-centric curriculum, a report shows.
Chef diplomats will use food to connect cultures
The American Culinary Corps will tell America's story with food in diplomatic settings. Read all about it here.
Award-winning cuisine serves up Indigenous cultures
Learn how chef Sean Sherman in the United States is trying to connect Indigenous cultures to their Native cuisine.