heritage

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“I would not want to do a disservice for what Arcadia is known for and the strength of this community. There’s a lot of pride and heritage in this community.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Fartousi also worries that even after repairs, damaged heritage sites may never recover their original character, noting the entire idea of cultural heritage rests on "the concept of originality".

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Art historians say the approach reflects a broader shift in how European museums handle contested collections: less as settled heritage, and more as ongoing historical record.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

At Rise Bagels in Irvine, Calif., owner John Park draws from both his Korean heritage and his Orange County surroundings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Immigrants were encouraged to acculturate as quickly as they could—meaning that they must learn a new language, giving up traditions, customs, heritage, etc., in order to blend and assimilate into the general population.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin