Language and Identity: The Revival of Indigenous Tongues
Focusing on efforts to preserve Native American, Māori, Welsh, and other minority languages—this...
Cultural Exchange: Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu)
This immersive post explores the aesthetic principles of Chanoyu—wabi-sabi, mindfulness, handcrafted utensils, and ritual choreography....
Festival Deep Dive: Diwali – Lights, Rituals, and Meaning
A richly illustrated guide to Diwali’s origins, regional rituals, mythological roots (like the return of Lord Rama), and global...
National Days
This category features posts that explore the significance of national days celebrated around the...
Independence Day: A Global Perspective
I began walking, therefore, in a big curve, seeking some point of vantage and continually looking at the sand.
Republic Day: From Revolution to Republic
Through two long weeks I wandered, stumbling through the nights guided only by the stars and hiding during the days behind some protruding rock or among the occasional hills I traversed.
UN International Days: Why They Matter
When the amphitheater had cleared I crept stealthily to the top and as the great excavation lay far from the plaza.
National Mourning Days: Honoring Heroes
Far from the plaza and in an untenanted portion of the great dead city I had little trouble in reaching the hills beyond.
Cultural Heritage Days: Celebrating Identity
I can compare it to nothing but a large door mat, ornamented at the edges with little tinkling tags.
Nationale Dame
At first I regarded little but the road before me, and then abruptly my attention was arrested by something that was moving rapidly.
