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Lessons Learned from the Peaceful Karen Community

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Lessons Learned from the Peaceful Karen Community

The Karen people are an ethnic group situated in various parts of southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand and India. In Thailand, there are four main Karen groups and one of their largest hill tribes live in a community called Ban Huai Tom. Villagers in this Buddhist community strive to live in harmony with nature and call themselves “Pakakoryor,” which means “human being” or people who have a

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2022-12-28 468 Views

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The Winter Solstice: A Time for Rest, Renewal, and Family

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The Winter Solstice: A Time for Rest, Renewal, and Family

As the Earth rotates, the North-South position of the Sun changes over the course of the year. The Winter Solstice represents the exact moment when the Sun is farthest south at an average of 23.5 degrees. This event takes place each year sometime between the 21st and 23rd of December, when the Earth completes its orbit around the Sun. It marks the end of autumn and the first day of the winter seas

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2022-12-21 490 Views

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Tunisia: Jasmine of the Mediterranean

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Tunisia: Jasmine of the Mediterranean

Tunisia, Africa’s northernmost nation, is known for its warm, sunny weather, well-preserved ancient sites, rich Arabic architecture, and distinctive culture and arts. The fragrant jasmine is the country’s national flower, symbolizing simplicity, serenity, purity, and happiness.Historically known as the granary of the Roman Empire, the fertile land in the north produces most of the country’s cereal

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2022-12-14 513 Views

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The Resilient Rohingya People

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The Resilient Rohingya People

Though the majority of the Myanmar population are Buddhists, the Rohingya community in Rakhine State predominately practices Islam. Records show that the Rohingya people are the indigenous people of the area, who have a distinct ethnic, cultural, and linguistic ancestry that dates as far back as the late 7th century. However, due to decades of discrimination and violence imposed upon them, especia

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2022-12-07 343 Views

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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 2 of 2

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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 2 of 2

Ireland, known as the “Emerald Isle,” is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its lush landscapes, charming historic castles and cathedrals, and welcoming people make Ireland a beautiful and poetic land. Today, we invite you to discover some of the instruments, music, dances, and folklore that have emerged from this creative island nation. The Emerald Isle is the only nation in the world to have

Cultural Traces Around the World

2022-11-23 448 Views

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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 1 of 2

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Ireland: The Beloved Emerald Isle of Beauty and Legends, Part 1 of 2

Known for its gorgeous scenery with rolling green meadows stretching to the horizon, Ireland, fondly called the Emerald Isle, is a North Atlantic island in northwestern Europe and part of the British Isles, separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea, St. Georges Channel, and the North Channel. The island of Ireland is comprised of two separate self-governing polities - Ireland, also known as th

Cultural Traces Around the World

2022-11-16 706 Views

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Nan Madol: A Mysterious City in the Pacific

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Nan Madol: A Mysterious City in the Pacific

In Eastern Micronesia, near the southern end of Temwen Island and adjacent to the eastern shore of Pohnpei Island, lies Nan Madol, an abandoned city often referred to as the “Venice of the Pacific.” Some say it’s the eighth wonder of the world; others claim it was a part of the “lost continent” of Lemuria or Mu.The Federated States of Micronesia is a country consisting of 607 islands and four stat

Cultural Traces Around the World

2022-11-11 517 Views

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Kirkenes: A Norwegian Town United by Compassion

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Kirkenes: A Norwegian Town United by Compassion

The town of Kirkenes lies on a peninsula facing the Barents Sea, which borders both Russia and Finland. Just a little over two square kilometers in size, Kirkenes has a population of an estimated 3,500. Apart from the Norwegian and Sami native people, migrants from Finland, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, and other countries are among its residents.On February 24, 2022, things changed overnight when Rus

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2022-11-02 549 Views

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The Smiling People of Samoa

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The Smiling People of Samoa

The Samoan people reside on the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. These Polynesian islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean. An oral tradition describes that the god Tagaloa created the Samoan archipelago. The Archipelago includes ten islands which are mostly volcanic. It is here where the Samoan culture, which dates back over 3,000 years, is honored and celebrated. Legend refers to Samoa

Cultural Traces Around the World

2022-10-26 1132 Views

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The Cultural Wealth of Nigeria, Part 2 of 2

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The Cultural Wealth of Nigeria, Part 2 of 2

Today we invite you to join us as we explore the traditional music, dance, art and festivals of magnificent Nigeria. Nigeria has a wide range of folk music styles, as each ethnic group has its own instruments, songs and techniques. The folk music of the Yoruba people is one of the most popular styles of West African music. It comes in Afro-Latin and Caribbean styles and has influenced the music of

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2022-10-12 467 Views

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The Cultural Wealth of Nigeria, Part 1 of 2

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The Cultural Wealth of Nigeria, Part 1 of 2

Located in West Africa between the Sahel in the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the south, Nigeria is the most populous country on the continent, with more than 250 ethnic groups who speak an estimated 500 languages. The three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa in the north, the Yoruba in the west, and the Igbo in the east. A cultural melting pot, the country embraces many forms of traditional ar

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2022-10-05 507 Views

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The Resilient Maká People – Traditional Stewards of the Forest

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The Resilient Maká People – Traditional Stewards of the Forest

The Maká is an Indigenous group that once lived in the Gran Chaco region of South America. The Gran Chaco region is a vast area of wooded plains that consists of present-day Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. The Maká people speak the Makán language which is part of the Matacoan language family. In the Makán tradition, the hawk-person has a mythical significance. It is seen as a savior-hero, as well

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2022-09-27 475 Views

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Bedouin People - Nomadic Culture of the Desert

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Bedouin People - Nomadic Culture of the Desert

The word “Bedouin” is derived from the Arabic word “badawī” which means “desert dweller.” Now, there are approximately four million Bedouin people around the world, predominantly residing in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Iraq, Algeria, and Palestine. The Bedouins traditionally lived a nomadic lifestyle and are descendants from the first settlers of the Arabian desert. Many follow the Islami

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2022-09-21 621 Views

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Nature Houses: Living Gently on Earth, Part 2 of 2

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Nature Houses: Living Gently on Earth, Part 2 of 2

At the present time, having gone through a period of building skyscrapers of steel and concrete that are resource-intensive and harmful to the environment, the trend of returning to nature is rising among architects and builders. Let’s take a look at some of their ingenious new ideas. E’terra Samara is a five-star eco-resort in the South Bruce Peninsula, Toronto, Canada, designed in 2013 by Farrow

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Nature Houses: Living Gently on Earth, Part 1 of 2

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Nature Houses: Living Gently on Earth, Part 1 of 2

In our two-part series, we’ll travel around the world to see how some of these housing structures encourage their inhabitants to embrace nature. There is no clear record of when the first tree house was built, but it’s thought that in their most primitive form, they consisted of platforms built into trees. Today, the Korowai people living in the rainforest of Papua province, Indonesia, still dwell

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Finland: A Land of Natural Wonders and Happy Citizens, Part 2 of 2

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Finland: A Land of Natural Wonders and Happy Citizens, Part 2 of 2

Finland is famous for its beautiful lakes that offer the pleasures of both summer and winter sports. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes,” the country is blessed with over 187,000 lakes - the equivalent of one lake for every 26 people. The Finnish people are guaranteed by law to have Everyman’s Rights, or public access rights, meaning everyone has the right to explore and enjoy nature and outdo

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2022-08-24 691 Views

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Finland: A Land of Natural Wonders and Happy Citizens, Part 1 of 2

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Finland: A Land of Natural Wonders and Happy Citizens, Part 1 of 2

Finland is blessed with a wealth of rare natural beauty. From its fascinating array of dispersed islands that make up Europe’s largest archipelago to the vast wilderness of Finnish Lapland, the country’s landscape is a pristine paradise for nature lovers. The midnight sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter are two of its renowned natural wonders. Located in Northern Europe, Finland shares

Cultural Traces Around the World

2022-08-17 924 Views

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Congolese Arts: A Rich and Fascinating Tradition, Part 2 of 2

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Congolese Arts: A Rich and Fascinating Tradition, Part 2 of 2

Today we’ll look at the country’s music, instruments, and dance. Besides various types of drums, Congolese artists have also invented many other traditional musical instruments in the harp, lamellophone, pluriarc, and lute families. The people of Zande in the northeast region carve fine harps called “Kundi” out of wood, usually exquisitely made with curved bodies and human heads. The Kundi was fav

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Congolese Arts: A Rich and Fascinating Tradition, Part 1 of 2

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Congolese Arts: A Rich and Fascinating Tradition, Part 1 of 2

Bordering nine countries, the DRC is located in central Africa and is home to 200 ethnicities, each with its own language. These diverse groups and their languages are sources of the nation’s rich cultural traditions, expressed through sculpture, mask carving, painting, music, dance, literature, weaving, and other art forms.The beauty and charm of Congolese statues and masks are recognized around

Cultural Traces Around the World

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The Huli - Papua New Guinea’s Fascinating Indigenous People

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The Huli - Papua New Guinea’s Fascinating Indigenous People

Papua New Guinea is an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The Huli clan, also known as the Haroli, are an indigenous group that lives in the Hela Province of Papua New Guinea. The Huli have lived in this remote area for over 1,000 years and their presence only became known to Europeans in the 1930’s. An aspect of Huli culture that has fascinated travelers and the international commun

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