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2021-12-17

On March 23, 2021, the giant container ship Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal, the key waterway between the Mediterranean and Red Seas. The incident made international headlines in all major media for over a week and drew global attention. After the event, more than 360 vessels waited to pass through the Canal, a maritime traffic jam that not only worried the Egyptians, as the Cana

Suez Canal: Connecting the World through Trade

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Suez Canal: Connecting the World through Trade

2021-12-08 2243 Views

2021-12-08

Traditional Japanese paper is called washi. The term is nowadays used to describe paper made by hand from local fibers that are washed, boiled, beaten, and then strained using traditional techniques. The fibers used for washi are often selected from gampi trees, a group of Japanese shrubs that have been used for making paper since the eighth century. Besides for writing and painting, washi can be

Japanese Traditional Crafts, Part 2 of 2 – Washi and Suminagashi: The Arts of Paper Making and Paper Marbling

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Japanese Traditional Crafts, Part 2 of 2 – Washi and Suminagashi: The Arts of Paper Making and Paper Marbling

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2021-12-01

Japan has a long history of ceramics, dating back to the Jōmon period (c. 14,000 – 300 BC), when pottery became widespread in the country, including for decorative purposes. Japanese potters have used lacquer in their work since around 2,400 BC. Traditional Japanese lacquer is commonly called urushi lacquer because it’s made from the sap of the urushi tree. In Kintsugi, lacquer is used to repair b

Japanese Traditional Crafts, Part 1 of 2 - Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Mending Pottery

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Japanese Traditional Crafts, Part 1 of 2 - Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Mending Pottery

2021-11-24 3661 Views

2021-11-24

The ancient architecture is well represented by the two tallest stone buildings remaining, the Mayan pyramids at Caracol and Xunantunich. There is also the fascinating but unexcavated Pilar city, which is probably the largest classic era Mayan city in Belize. The wisdom and talents of the Belizean people are reflected in their traditional and modern artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and c

The Charming Culture of Belize, Part 2 of 2

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The Charming Culture of Belize, Part 2 of 2

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2021-11-21

There are countless different types of musical instruments in the world. How did musical instruments come about and what inspired their ingenious inventors? Supreme Master Ching Hai once revealed the following knowledge to us: “In ancient times, the spiritual practitioners who are connected to Heaven, at times tried to replicate the mesmerizing, wonderful music of the celestial abode by creating i

Traditional Musical Instrument: Kora of West Africa

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Traditional Musical Instrument: Kora of West Africa

2021-11-17 3464 Views

2021-11-17

Belize is located on the northeastern coast of Central America. Belmopan is the capital city, while the largest city is Belize City. In addition to the official language of English, over ten distinct languages are spoken in this highly multicultural society, including Belizean Creole (Kriol) and Spanish. As the smallest country in Central America, Belize currently has a population of around 406,00

The Charming Culture of Belize, Part 1 of 2

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The Charming Culture of Belize, Part 1 of 2

2021-11-14 4204 Views

2021-11-14

How did musical instruments come about and what inspired their ingenious inventors? Supreme Master Ching Hai once revealed the following knowledge to us: “In ancient times, the spiritual practitioners who are connected to Heaven, at times tried to replicate the mesmerizing, wonderful music of the celestial abode by creating instruments. So, many of the instruments we have –like the harp, the piano

Traditional Musical Instrument: The Rubab of Afghanistan

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Traditional Musical Instrument: The Rubab of Afghanistan

2021-11-10 3442 Views

2021-11-10

The special arts of traditional Persian miniature painting and calligraphy are deeply rooted in Afghan culture. Persian miniatures is listed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The ancient art of calligraphy is deemed sacred in Afghanistan as it is considered a link between the spiritual world and the physical world. Since the 1900s, western art styles have been introduced into A

Afghanistan: Ancient Culture and Beautiful Heritage, Part 3 of 3

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Afghanistan: Ancient Culture and Beautiful Heritage, Part 3 of 3

2021-10-27 2606 Views

2021-10-27

The first traces of human life in Afghanistan were found around 52,000 years ago. The earliest Afghan metal handicrafts can be traced back to the Bronze Age (3,300 to 1,200 BC). Also, over 20,600 gold items, such as coins, necklaces and other jewelry were found in burial mounds in Sheberghan, Jowzjan Province. Another significant form of art in Afghanistan is Gandharan art, a Buddhist art style de

Afghanistan: Ancient Culture and Beautiful Heritage, Part 2 of 3

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Afghanistan: Ancient Culture and Beautiful Heritage, Part 2 of 3

2021-10-20 2485 Views

2021-10-20

Afghanistan is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Afghanistan borders Pakistan to the east and south, China to the northeast, Iran to the west, and Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north. Because of its strategically important location connecting the Middle East, India, and the Eurasian Steppe, Afghanistan served as a central gateway on the anc

Afghanistan: Ancient Culture and Beautiful Heritage, Part 1 of 3

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Afghanistan: Ancient Culture and Beautiful Heritage, Part 1 of 3

2021-10-13 3108 Views

2021-10-13

Located on the northeast coast of South America, Suriname is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the North, French Guiana to the East, Guyana to the West, and Brazil to the South. Paramaribo, the capital city, is home to approximately half of the country’s population. Though the smallest country in South America, Suriname is one of the world’s most diverse countries, so diverse in fact that it doesn

Suriname: A Unique Blend of Diverse Cultures

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Suriname: A Unique Blend of Diverse Cultures

2021-09-08 3230 Views

2021-09-08

The Taíno people are the indigenous people of the Caribbean. They lived in Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola (today’s Haiti and Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and the Lesser Antilles. The term Taíno is thought to mean “good people,” possibly a reflection of them being a welcoming group who built relationships with neighboring islands largely through travel over water via canoe. Talented can

The Taíno or “Good People” of the Caribbean

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The Taíno or “Good People” of the Caribbean

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2021-09-01

“Inside a cave in a narrow canyon near Tassajara The vault of rock is painted with hands, A multitude of hands in the twilight, a cloud of men’s palms, no more, No other picture. There’s no one to say Whether the brown shy quiet people who are dead intended Religion or magic, or made their tracings In the idleness of art; but over the division of years these careful Signs-manual are now like a sea

The Native Esselen People of North America

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The Native Esselen People of North America

2021-08-25 3374 Views

2021-08-25

In the United States, Hawaii is the happiest state according to a 2020 survey from Wallethub. In this report, Hawaii received top scores in the “Emotional & Physical Well-Being” and “Community & Environment” categories. In addition, Hawaii state has ranked number one in Gallop’s National Health and Wellbeing Index for seven years in a row. Aunty Pilahi Paki, the beloved Hawaiian poet and philosoph

The Aloha Culture of Hawaii

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The Aloha Culture of Hawaii

2021-08-18 2942 Views

2021-08-18

Today we will continue to explore more aboriginal groups in this great country. The Orinoco River is the longest river in South America. The river created the Orinoco basin, a fascinating place with landscapes untouched by colonization. The people of the Basin still keep their indigenous housing styles and use canoes to travel. The Warao tribe is the guardian of the Orinoco River. The word Warao m

The Indigenous People of Venezuela – Guardians of the Land, Part 2 of 2

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The Indigenous People of Venezuela – Guardians of the Land, Part 2 of 2

2021-08-04 2798 Views

2021-08-04

Venezuela is an immigrant based country, consisting of four main ethnic groups: Around 52% of its population are from the Mestizo, a group with a mix of European, Amerindian, and African ancestries; 42 % are of a European descent; 4% are of an African descent; and 2% population are native Venezuelans. The earliest settlers of ancient Venezuela are generally believed to be Siberians who crossed the

The Indigenous People of Venezuela – Guardians of the Land, Part 1 of 2

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The Indigenous People of Venezuela – Guardians of the Land, Part 1 of 2

2021-07-28 3877 Views

2021-07-28

The Brokpa are a unique indigenous community mostly living in the Ladakh area of India. They are also known as the Brogpa or Drogpa. They refer to themselves as Minaro, which means “Aryan.” The term Aryan in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit translates as “distinguished” or “noble” and historically refers to a light-skinned people who spoke an Indo-European language. They entered ancient Ind

The Brokpa People - Vegans for Thousands of Years

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The Brokpa People - Vegans for Thousands of Years

2021-07-21 4407 Views

2021-07-21

Brunei is located on the northwestern side of the tropical island of Borneo. The island is also home to parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. The national flag features an image of two hands, representing the benevolent hands of the government and its promise to provide welfare, peace, and prosperity to the people, as well as the national motto (in Arabic): “Render service unto God’s Guidance.” The peo

Brunei: The Abode of Peace

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Brunei: The Abode of Peace

2021-07-14 3121 Views

2021-07-14

The Ryukyuan people are an East Asian indigenous group native to the Ryukyu archipelago that dots the vast Pacific Ocean. Traditionally, the Ryukyuan people have been strongly influenced by ancient Chinese customs, and contemporary Ryukyuan culture has also integrated rich Japanese cultural elements. The earliest Ryukyuan islanders trace back to about 30,000 years ago. Ryukyu people have their own

The Rich Indigenous Culture of the Ryukyuan People

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The Rich Indigenous Culture of the Ryukyuan People

2021-07-07 3563 Views

2021-07-07