And evidence of cross-cultural exchange is everywhere.

"We give people their stories, and it's a pure, interracial, cross-cultural exchange," Ms. Brady said.

This show of 300 objects reflects the cross-cultural exchange that followed the establishment of Portugal's world trading empire.

Music has long been a central medium for cross-cultural exchange.

It offers academic programs for grade 7-12 students, various cross-cultural exchanges, as well as numerous arts and athletics programs.

Summer is high season for cross-cultural exchanges of this kind, whether with countries in Europe, South America or Asia.

Their purpose is to enhance self-esteem among Native people and to encourage cross-cultural exchanges among all people.

It thus is of tremendous value for humankind in terms of science, cross-cultural exchange and global business.

The Foundation plans to supplement the exhibitions with a series of public and online programs based on the theme of cross-cultural exchange.

But even that infusion pales against one of the great cross-cultural exchanges of all time.