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Unique Traditions During Ukrainian Holidays
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Colleen Brown
Ukraine is a primarily Christian country, with over 67% of the population identifying with the Orthodox church. Many of Ukraine’s holiday celebrations tie into their beliefs; however, some predate…
The Purple Islands of South Korea
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Colleen Brown
A six-hour drive from Seoul, South Korea, visitors of the remote Banwol island can step into a world of purple.
Brazilian Footvolley
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A Brazilian man, Octavio de Moraes, developed footvolley on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in 1965.
Nine Widely Spoken Languages Across China
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Natalie Halpern
While Mandarin became China’s only official language in 1956, there are nearly 300 languages spoken throughout the Asian nation. Of those nine are widely spoken by millions of people, including…
The Art and Culture of Morocco's Berber People
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The Berber people who live throughout North Africa are linked by their art, culture, and language. Although there are significant populations of Berbers in Albania, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, and Niger,…
How Senegal’s Ataya Tea Ceremony Fosters Friendship
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Colleen Brown
Tea plays an integral role in daily life around the world. The Senegalese tea ceremony, known as ataya or attaya, is no exception. The ceremony, which can take place at any time of the day and last…
The Cultural Significance of Taro Among Taiwan’s Tao People
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Museum Highlights Germany’s History of Clockmaking
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Natalie Halpern
As one year ends and a new one begins, it’s common for people to reflect on the passage of time. In the Black Forest in Germany — well known for its cuckoo clocks — the concept of timekeeping has…
The Cultural Connection to Street Art in Kyiv
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Since 2014, local and international artists have painted more than 170 murals on aging Soviet-era buildings throughout Kyiv, Ukraine. The murals have established the city as a global center of public…
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