Abstract: |
The Office of Citizen Exchanges seeks proposals that train and assist Tibetans living in Tibetan communities in China by providing professional experience and exposure to American society and culture through internships, workshops and other learning activities hosted by U.S. institutions. The Office welcomes proposals that focus on the themes of Cultural Preservation and Economic Self-sufficiency. Projects should aim to assist Tibetans in preserving their cultural heritage and to create opportunities that develop long-term strategies for preserving cultural property through training and conservation, museum development, and education. Projects might include the preservation of cultural sites, or help conservationists, tourism planners, and economic planners share their experience in managing tourism resources and development projects, and increase understanding of conservation and concepts essential to responsible economic growth. Proposals may encompass topics such as museum needs, historic buildings, collections, archaelological sites, language or traditional arts, crafts or music. |
