AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCultural Diplomacy: The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to China for its 14th visit, with concerts in Beijing and Haikou after a South Korean tour. Its trips have long used music to build ties, even as U.S.-China relations shift. Food Heritage: Japan honoured MUTOH Keiko in Kuwait for decades of work promoting Japanese cuisine and food culture, recognising her role in connecting communities. Pacific Traditions: Chamorro performers back home on Saipan say opportunities to learn and perform culture are scarce for adults, and urge more activities bringing generations together. Māori Music: New Zealand’s APRA Silver Scroll Awards recognised kapa haka songwriting as a category for the first time, with Rob Ruha taking the inaugural prize. Anime Pathways: A free Japan-backed course will train 100 African artists in anime keyframe work, with top participants referred to Japanese studios.
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