The Geographical Society of Philadelphia

Name: The Geographical Society of Philadelphia
Address: Box 67, Haverford, PA, 19041, US
Telephone: +16106495220

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The Geographical Society of Philadelphia supports world exploration and presents enlightening programs on travel, geography, science, history, and world cultures to our members and the public.

04/24/2023

Don't miss "TIBET, CHINA AND MUSIC OF THE P**A" - a Marco Polo Travelogue - *https://geographicalsociety.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ca578bebf1e31a13ea774f90&id=866f02ce16&e=8c3a03874b*

11/05/2022

The Veiled Virgin. Carrara marble statue by Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza (1818–1875). The veil gives the appearance of being translucent, but in fact is carved of marble.

11/01/2022

Did you know that the 'Day of the Dead' 💀 is ?
In 2008, the indigenous festivities dedicated to the dead (also known as 'Day of the Dead') were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.

These festivities commemorate the transitory return to Earth of deceased relatives and loved ones. They take place each year at the end of October to the beginning of November. This period also marks the completion of the annual cycle of cultivation of maize, the country’s predominant food crop.

Families facilitate the return of the souls to Earth by laying flower petals, candles and offerings along the path leading from the cemetery to their homes. The deceased’s favourite dishes are prepared and placed around the home shrine and the tomb, alongside flowers and typical handicrafts, such as paper cut-outs.

Great care is taken with all aspects of the preparations, for it is believed that the dead are capable of bringing prosperity (e.g. an abundant maize harvest) or misfortune (e.g. illness, accidents, financial difficulties) upon their families depending on how satisfactorily the rituals are executed.

The dead are divided into several categories according to cause of death, age, s*x and, in some cases, profession. A specific day of worship, determined by these categories, is designated for each deceased person.

This encounter between the living and the dead affirms the role of the individual within society and contributes to reinforcing the political and social status of Mexico’s indigenous communities.

The Day of the Dead celebration holds great significance in the life of Mexico’s indigenous communities. The fusion of pre-Hispanic religious rites and Catholic feasts brings together two universes, one marked by indigenous belief systems, the other by world-views introduced by the Europeans in the sixteenth century.

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10/27/2022

One more program wrapped up last night. Racquet Club of Philadelphia was an amazing host to The Geographical Society of Philadelphia friends and members. It was an educational and fun evening, and with much needed awareness about the critical work World Monuments Fund does to the . Keep saving these sites Dr. Jonathan Bell; lead the way!

10/26/2022

Join us this evening! October 26th at The Racquet Club Of Philadelphia. Dr. Jonathan Bell with the present rare photography of preserved sites around the world and share his journey being part of the world’s valuable monuments’ and communities’ preservation efforts.
https://lnkd.in/g9t5UDn

10/24/2022

is one of the major religious in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, lasting for five days from the 13th day of the dark half of the lunar month to the second day of the light half of the lunar month . (The corresponding dates in the Gregorian calendar usually fall in late October and November.) The name is derived from the term dipavali, meaning “row of .” The festival generally symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Regardless of the events or religion surrounding it, Diwali brings People zealously light lamps in their houses and throw grand feasts to celebrate happiness, good times, and good fortune. Purity, cleanliness, and brightness are all synonymous with Diwali.

10/23/2022

• Is this the world’s most picturesque high dive?

For hundreds of years, divers have leaped from a bridge in the Bosnian city of into the River. Braving the drop of around 75 feet (it varies with the height of the river) is an extreme stunt that requires a healthy dose of courage. It’s a challenge that a local diving club has gladly accepted.
“We are the guardians of the ,” Amir Hanic told He and his friends from the diving club are honoring a tradition that goes back some 400 years, “to the Middle Ages, during the Ottoman era,” he said. “We are protecting our and keeping the passage over the bridge clean.”
Read more from about the divers carrying on the breathtaking tradition of bridge jumping. Photos by

10/22/2022

Take a listen, to our upcoming speaker, a world heritage sites expert Jonathan Bell’s interview with Rick Steves on how is engaging with through the 2022 Watch. ://on.soundcloud.com/YFBuu. Join Dr. Bell for a fireside chat at on October 26th at 6:30pm.

10/05/2022

Join us on October 26th at The Racquet Club Of Philadelphia. Dr. Jonathan Bell with the present rare photography of preserved sites around the world.
https://lnkd.in/g9t5UDn

10/05/2022

Learn more, in-person, on October 26th with Dr. Jonathan Bell

For over half a century, has led the way in conserving the world's irreplaceable treasures — architectural and cultural sites that span the history of human civilization. On the Day, we highlight some ingenious architectural works that have shaped history and how societies evolved over time.
Wat Chai, Thailand: Identified by cultural historians as the structure most emblematic of Buddhism’s influence on Thai society, the Buddhist temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram was commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong.

Ontario Place, Canada: The 1971 park built on Lake Ontario artificial islands gave Toronto’s citizens the opportunity to experience the city’s waterfront like they never had before. Designed by architects Eberhard Zeidler and Michael Hough.

Jerónimos Monastery, Portugal: The sixteenth-century monastery, which was built under the reign of King Manuel I, is an architectural masterpiece and an important example of Manueline, or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture.

Tomb of Jahangir, Pakistan: Built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627, the tomb is part of the large collection of Mughal-era monuments that survive in Lahore, which is frequently praised as the cultural capital of Pakistan.

Land of the Batammariba in Koutammakou, Benin and Togo: The Batammariba name means “those who are the real architects of earth,” pointing to the foundational place of earthen construction traditions for Batammariba society and culture.

Explore and hear about these sites: the link in our bio.

10/03/2022

"Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love."
- Turkish Proverb

1st image: , , 2010.
2nd image: , ,1994.
3rd image: , , 2013.
4th image: Amaro region, , 2014.

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09/29/2022

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