UN 21st Century - Haitian Art: "Buried But Not Dead"
Haiti's exuberant, brightly-coloured paintings have brought the island international fame. But did the devastating earthquake in January end all that, burying the artistic spirit along with the masterpieces? Will Haitian art and culture climb out of the rubble? We travel there to find out. Then, the oceans play an essential role in sustaining life, but marine resources are increasingly being depleted. That's what's happened in a small fishing village in Tunisia, where over fishing has destroyed people's livelihoods. This story looks at how local fishermen are bringing back the fish and safeguarding an activity that has been passed down through generations.
Haiti's exuberant, brightly-coloured paintings have brought the island international fame. But did the devastating earthquake in January end all that, burying the artistic spirit along with the masterpieces? Will Haitian art and culture climb out of the rubble? We travel there to find out. Then, the oceans play an essential role in sustaining life, but marine resources are increasingly being depleted. That's what's happened in a small fishing village in Tunisia, where over fishing has destroyed people's livelihoods. This story looks at how local fishermen are bringing back the fish and safeguarding an activity that has been passed down through generations.
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UN 21st Century - Haitian Art: "Buried But Not Dead"
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