oleh admin | Apr 1, 2025 | animals, biodiversity, conservation, culture, Travel
Visitors to the art exhibition are encouraged to explore the relationship between humanity and nature through “A Beast Of No Burden,” which begins today and continues until April 12 at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on the first floor near the Pathumwan intersection.
Supported by the Embassy of Poland, “A Beast Of No Burden” is an initiative led by Polish visual artist and curator Anna Kedziora. This project features a floor installation composed of clay tiles adorned with distinctive patterns created from water buffalo hoof prints.
The exhibition’s title draws upon a water buffalo that formerly ruled over the countryside of Thailand and numerous other Southeast Asian nations. This creature provided essential strength for labor but, much like in most parts of the globe where animals assist with livelihoods and sustenance, it frequently became nearly one of the family members.
Kedziora’s creation was influenced by transformations in Thailand’s countryside after the introduction of agricultural mechanization, technological advancements, and the shift from using conventional farm animals to employing machines.
This shift led to the disappearance of deep connections between farmers, their families, and animals. Despite these changes making farming more convenient through advanced technologies, they have also taken away the distinctive relationship farmers once had with the natural world.
The flooring installation featuring hoof prints, sized around 2 meters by 2 meters, seeks to reintroduce the essence of animals into daily routines. Walking directly on it without shoes, as is common in Thailand, naturally fosters a tactile connection with these creature’s tracks.
Today at 6 pm, the opening ceremony will take place, after which there will be a conversation with the artist.
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oleh admin | Jan 6, 2025 | biodiversity, ecology, environmental friendliness, environmentalism, sustainability
Approximately 600 volunteers, comprising local residents, hotel employees, and visitors, convened at the shores of Bali, Asia’s top-rated paradise island, to address the significant accumulation of plastic debris stranded due to recent monsoonal downpours.
On Kedonganan Beach in south Bali, plastic cups, straws, utensils, and used coffee packets littered the shoreline, mingled with vegetation and wooden debris.
Defying the downpour, volunteers gathered rubbish manually, amassing hundreds of big bags.
The environmental NGO Sungai Watch characterized the occurrence as the most severe case of plastic pollution in Bali’s history.
As stated by founder Gary Bencheghib, they gathered 25 tonnes of waste within just six days, setting a new record for their initiative. The majority of this plastic waste comes from Java, which is the nation’s most densely populated island.
Indonesia ranks as one of the biggest sources of plastic and marine contamination globally, where yearly monsoons carry plastic debris from urban areas and waterways out to sea.
A significant portion of this waste covers vast distances, extending up to several hundred kilometers, before ending up on Bali’s renowned shores, especially between November and March.
Bali was recognized as
the
most beautiful island in
Asia
as chosen by readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler in their Readers’ Choice Awards.
Between January and December last year, it received 6.3 million international tourists, marking a 19.5% increase compared to the previous year and exceeding pre-pandemic numbers, as reported by the Bali Provincial Tourism Office.
oleh admin | Jul 24, 2024 | beautiful places, biodiversity, nature conservation, tourist attractions, travel destinations
From the Pyrenees to the Andalusian coastline, Spain boasts some of Europe’s most breathtaking nature reserves. Think towering mountain ranges, sweeping sand dunes, vibrant wildlife habitats, or idyllic island retreats… Below are five natural wonders you simply must visit!
The Picos de Europa Nature Park boasts spectacular landscapes and awe-inspiring peaks.
Situated in the northern part
Spain
, around thirty kilometres from the Asturian coast, the Picos de Europa nature park is characterised by jagged peaks, gorges carved out by torrents and lush green valleys dotted with caves and viewpoints. The park is home to some famous trails, such as the Ruta del Cares (12 or 24 km for a roundtrip), which offers a parade of breathtaking views, between cirques, glacial lakes and picturesque stone villages.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, located in Catalonia, is Spain’s
convoluted
mountains and waters
Located in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park comprises approximately 200 glacial lakes, referred to as
estanys
, along with a number of deep valleys dotted with picturesque mountain hamlets (such as Casòs and Taüll). This stunning landscape, highlighted by magnificent cascades, features many walking paths that provide awe-inspiring vistas of sprawling pine woods and highland pastures.
Donana National Park, the Andalusian Camargue
Donana National Park, located in the west,
Andalusia
is a expansive coastal wetland area similar to France’s Camargue in terms of both scenery and ecological richness. This park features dynamic sand dunes, extensive marshlands, and large swaths of pine forest which together create numerous environments suitable for a remarkable array of fauna, like the critically endangered Iberian lynx, among others. Additionally, this location serves as a haven for enthusiasts of ornithology, having recorded more than three hundred different types of birds here thus far, featuring striking examples such as flamboyant pink flamingoes and majestic imperial eagles.
The national park known as The Atlantic Islands of Galicia,
a
Tropical haven alongside the Spanish coastline
Located off the shores of Galicia, the Atlantic Islands marine and terrestrial park serves as a haven for biodiversity. Accessible only by boat, this area encompasses various islands and archipelagos.
Cíes
Ons, Sálvora, and Cortegada provide an outstanding environment for snorkelers due to their sandy sea bottoms teeming with native fish species and multicolored algae. Sheltered by lush pine groves, the park’s lagoons encompass about a dozen beaches known for their untamed nature and pristine white sands. Often referred to as “the Caribbean Beach,” Playa de Rodas stands out as undoubtedly the most stunning and well-recognized among them.
Monfragüe National Park, an outstanding wildlife sanctuary along the shores of the Tagus River.
Located in Extremadura, Monfragüe National Park stands out as one of Europe’s key biosphere reserves. Situated along the shores of the River Tagus, this area features dramatic cliffs where populations of black vultures, imperial eagles, and black storks reside. This national park attracts many hiking enthusiasts who can follow various marked routes like the 8-kilometer Red Route (Ruta Roja). Through these paths, visitors get to admire breathtaking views ranging from ancient cork oak woodlands spanning thousands of years to vibrant Mediterranean shrublands.
