Onsens - The Hotsprings of Japan12:35Onsens - The Hotsprings of JapanJapan, the “Land of the Rising Sun,” is an island country in East Asia. Although it is a nation with rapid modern development, it has never lost touch with its traditional culture and heritage. The island is blessed with more than 3,000 mineral-rich onsens, fed directly from the 25,000 thermal springs bubbling beneath its unique geothermal archipelago. Furthermore, the ongoing volcanic activities Cultural Traces Around the World2021-02-03 1969 Views32396p720p720pHQ2021-02-03Cultural Traces Around the World Holy Songs - Bahá'í Prayers16:08Holy Songs - Bahá'í PrayersThe Baháʼí faith is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. Founded in the 19th century by His Holiness Baháʼu'lláh in Persia, it is now estimated to have over five million believers all over the world. Bahá means “glory” or “splendor.” There are three central teachings of the Bahá’i Faith, which are the unity of God, the unity of religion, and unity of humankind. Prayers are important Cultural Traces Around the World2021-01-27 2133 Views22396p720p720pHQ2021-01-27Cultural Traces Around the World The Arctic’s Resilient Inuit People11:48The Arctic’s Resilient Inuit PeopleThe Inuit are a remarkable indigenous community who are considered the world’s northernmost culture. Living above the tree line in the Arctic, this nomadic group needed to develop special skills to survive. One of the most famous and iconic structures made by the Inuit is the igloo, which they developed as a temporary shelter for the long, harsh winters. An igloo is typically made of very hard pacCultural Traces Around the World2021-01-20 3369 Views23396p720p720pHQ2021-01-20Cultural Traces Around the World Traditional Musical Instrument: The Indian Saraswati Veena18:00Traditional Musical Instrument: The Indian Saraswati VeenaThe Saraswati veena is one of India’s oldest musical instruments. It is a large fretted lute that is named after the Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and art. Often referred to as the “Queen of Instruments,” it is a predominant solo instrument in the Carnatic music, the main style of classical music in southern India, and distinct from the Hindustani music of the north. Since anciCultural Traces Around the World2021-01-13 5167 Views18396p720p720pHQ2021-01-13Cultural Traces Around the World Latin American Dance14:06Latin American DanceLatin America is a place with many culturally enriched dances. Stemming from Mexico, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, Latin American dances infuse cultural flavour with technical skill to bring exciting performances to audiences worldwide. Modern Latin American dance consists of a wide variety of styles that were formed in separate cities and countries. Some of the dances have beeCultural Traces Around the World2021-01-08 2884 Views48396p720p720pHQ2021-01-08Cultural Traces Around the World Traditional Musical Instrument: The Hungarian Cimbalom17:28Traditional Musical Instrument: The Hungarian CimbalomThe cimbalom, an elaborate stringed instrument found mainly in the Central and Eastern European nations, belongs to the dulcimer family and is played by striking metal strings mounted over a trapezoidal soundboard. Associated with the music of the Hungarian Gypsies, the cimbalom is a symbol of Hungary as well as its national instrument. Cimbaloms come in varying sizes, tone groupings, and string aCultural Traces Around the World2021-01-06 5723 Views19396p720p720pHQ2021-01-06Cultural Traces Around the World