Chocolate is one of the world’s most popular foods. Europeans in particular are passionate about cocoa – the chocolate industry is worth around £4 billion in Britain alone. Cocoa beans have travelled a long way from their ancestral home. Originally found in the forests of Mesoamerica, the beans were brought to
Since its inception, culture has been at the heart of UCLG’s agenda, as can be demonstrated by the adoption of the Agenda 21 for culture, the Policy Statement and the inclusion of culture in UCLG’s advocacy efforts related to the Post-2015 Agenda, including the activities of the Global Taskforce. The
Passengers and visitors can always look forward to an enjoyable experience at Singapore Changi Airport . Constantly rethinking the transit experience for today’s savvy global traveller resides at the heart of Changi, the airport has garnered more than 460 awards. The globally acclaimed Changi Experience ranges from the exciting SlideAT3
Even though the UK is selected to deliver an European Capital of Culture only in 2023, cities should already be thinking of bidding to obtaining this title. Nicola Greenan talks here about the need for any bid from the city Leeds. She is chair of Leeds Music Trust, an organization
One of the world’s largest artistic carousels with giant puppets spun in Western Bohemian Plzen in early September. That is how the city, famous for the production of beer, started its transformation into the European Capital of Culture 2015. The project, which starts January 17, will offer more than 50
