Tag: cultural
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Feb 23, 2016Dancing with Spirits in West Africa
"Masks have been important to West African culture for centuries, long before they became popular in gift shops. Today, Zimbabwe produces most of the commercially produced masks in Africa, reproducing styles from all over the continent, though at the expense of authenticity. In reaction, a group of students in Burkina Faso took the initiative to preserve their culture with FESTIMA, the International Festival of Masks and the Arts..."
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Extraordinary Egypt
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS
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Nov 30, 2015Salt of the Earth, an Adventure Into Salina Turda
It has been mined since the days of antiquity, and was opened as a halotherapy center in 1992. In 2009, it was refurbished into a popular tourist attraction, attracting 2.5 million people to its cavernous beauty..."
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Nov 25, 2015In the Glow of the Golden Temple: Guru Nanak Jayanti
"Though the man was born April 15, 1469, his birthday celebration changes every year based on Kartik Poornima, the full moon during the month of Kartik..."
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Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands
Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.
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Nov 10, 2015Diwali: The Festival of Lights
"Dating back to ancient times, Diwali is one of the oldest, biggest and brightest holidays of India, signifying knowledge and light’s victory over ignorance and darkness..."