cultural identity

Catalonia Bans Bullfighting

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 07/28/2010 - 3:23am

It's been a tradition in Spain since Roman times, but lawmakers in the Catalonia region voted Wednesday to ban bullfighting.

Animal-rights activists were behind the campaign. Those who wanted to keep bullfighting say they want to keep Spain's cultural identity.

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'Faces of Austin' project needs more faces

Planning Ahead, Austin  Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:20am

The city of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division is seeking short films and videos for its ‘Faces of Austin’ media program.

The program offers the shots on-demand on the widescreen video displays in the atrium of City Hall.

Films should, the guidelines say, ’ highlight Austin’s unique sense of place and diverse cultural identity.’

The deadline for film submissions is January 13, 2010 by 5:00 p.m.