Twelve new elements in Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Greece's Ministry of Culture has announced the registration of twelve new elements and the recognition of a Best Practice in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis
The article discusses the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) among Minnesota's Somali community and the lack of enforcement of laws against the practice.
NATURE PHOTO ⟩ The Flag of the Bird
The article discusses the concept of flags in nature, suggesting that flag-raising is not solely a human cultural practice.
People angry: See how the UN illustrated the announcement about child marriages
The UN sparked controversy for using an image of a blonde girl in a white Western wedding dress to depict child marriages, overshadowing the reality of the practice being prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.
VIDEO: Biodun Stephen recalls painful childhood circumcision at age six
Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen shares her painful childhood experience of circumcision at the age of six, recalling the trauma associated with the culturally rooted practice.
The Lelek Group Brings Sicanje to Dora: Do You Know What That Is?
The vocal group Lelek focuses on traditional singing in modern arrangements, presenting their song 'Andromeda' at Dora, which reflects the cultural practice of sicanje, a form of body marking with deep historical significance for Croatian Catholics in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Black Teeth: What This 2,000-Year-Old Beauty Ritual Means
A recent study explores the historical significance and cultural implications of the 2,000-year-old practice of blackening teeth in Southeast Asian communities.
Sarkozy and Hollande participated in its preparation.. France issues a guide for Muslim communities
A guide titled "Muslims in the West: A Steady Cultural Practice, and an Adapted Presence" has been published by the Grand Mosque of Paris to assist Muslim communities in France navigate their religious practices within the framework of French secularism.
Prayer Recited at Ahmedabad Airport
A prayer was recited at Ahmedabad Airport recently.
Should I wash raw chicken? The answer to the question that divides social networks
Experts warn that washing raw chicken increases the risk of cross-contamination, despite many cooks considering it an essential practice.
Punjab's sky filled with kites after 18 years of prohibition
Punjab is experiencing a vibrant resurgence of kite flying after an 18-year ban on the practice was lifted.
Keeping wild animals at home is a crime and poses risks, warns commander of the Environmental Police
The commander of the Environmental Police warns that keeping wild animals in homes is a common yet illegal practice in western Pará that poses health risks to humans and wildlife.
Professional Tea Tasters: Trying 300 Types Daily to Ensure Quality in Germany
In Germany, professional tea tasters like Stefan Fildbusch and his small team taste around 300 different types of tea each day to guarantee quality, a practice rooted in the region's 17th-century tea culture introduced by British and Dutch traders.
A Chinese man living in Spain explains why bazaar owners have their homes next to their stores
A Chinese influencer in Spain discusses the cultural practice of bazaar owners living adjacent to their shops, highlighting the significant time commitment required for both businesses.
Fish Die-Off in the Baltic Sea: Where Fishing Means Freedom
In Sweden, a proposed ban on net fishing for private individuals has prompted two brothers to stand against it, warning of the loss of an ancient cultural practice.
I'm a Spaniard living in London – there's one thing Brits do in kitchen that's not normal
A Spaniard in London criticizes a common British kitchen practice in a viral TikTok video, highlighting cultural differences in daily tasks.