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Customs and Culture of Bangladesh

Customs and Culture of Bangladesh

   Bangladesh: This state consists of 83% of Muslims, 16% of Hindus and only 1% belongs to other nations; the literacy rate over here is 43%. Customs & Culture of Bangladesh: Greetings usually takes place between members o [...]

Posted On : Apr, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

Arabic Culture

Arabic Culture

Arabian mythology comprises the ancient beliefs of the Arabs. Prior to the arrival and initial codification of Islam on the Arabian Peninsula in 622 CE, year one of the Islamic calendar, the physical centre of Islam, the Kaaba of Mecca, did [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2007 | Comments : 0

Largest and best preserved roman temples in the world

Largest and best preserved roman temples in the world

Since it was founded in 1955, the Festival has been held in the Roman Acropolis in Lebanon each year, showcasing artists and performers from around the world. During the months of July and August. Some of the largest and best preserved rom [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

Anastenaria, or fire walking ceremony, is held in Greek communities

Anastenaria, or fire walking ceremony, is held in Greek comm...

At the Anastenaria you can watch people do the seemingly impossible: walk across scorching hot coals without getting the least bit injured. Every year the Anastenaria, or fire walking ceremony, is held in Greek communities to celebrate the [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

Holders Seasonadd Holders Season (Caribbean)

Holders Seasonadd Holders Season (Caribbean)

For most people a holiday in the Caribbean involves lazy days under palm trees, white sand stretching as far as the eye can see. High culture doesn’t tend to play a big feature. But it’s worth stirring yourself from your paradis [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2007 | Comments : 0

Flamenco Spanish Dance

Flamenco Spanish Dance

Flamenco is a genuine Spanish art, and to be more exact an genuine Southern Spanish art. It exists in three forms: Cante, the song, Baile, the dance, and Guitarra, guitar playing. Gypsies are very often named as its fathers, and at least i [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Mardi Gras 'New Orleans'

Mardi Gras 'New Orleans'

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday" — the day before Ash Wednesday, when Lent, the traditional period of penance that precedes Easter, begins. New Orleans' Mardi Gras is the best known and one of the oldest Fat Tuesday c [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

Tango Dance 'Buenos Aries'

Tango Dance 'Buenos Aries'

The birth of tango took place towards mid-19th century, with the formation of dwelling conglomerates around the young city of Buenos Aires. Those who lived there, peasants from inland, European immigrants and some disadvantaged porteñ [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

Rabana Ubi 'Malasian Culture'

Rabana Ubi 'Malasian Culture'

Malaysia's multi-racial population brings a diversity to the multi- cultural facet of the country. The colourful cultural aspects of Malaysia are evident in music, dances, and games. True to Malaysia's heritage, music and dances vary widely [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

didgeridoo 'Aboriginal tribes tradiition'

didgeridoo 'Aboriginal tribes tradiition'

The didgeridoo is an instrument with a history as deep and subtle as its sound. It is native to certain indigenous Aboriginal tribes who have occupied Australia’s Northern Territory for at least 40,000 years. While there is only docum [...]

Posted On : Apr, 04 2007 | Comments : 0

Venice Carnival

Venice Carnival

Each February brings a touch of tradition to Italy's city of water. The Carnival of Venice is a spectacular annual celebration that dates back to 1296.

Posted On : Apr, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Sulawesi

Sulawesi

From cliff-face burial sites in the mist-shrouded valleys of central Sulawesi, life-sized wooden effigies of the dead (called Tua Tua) eerily stare down on their villages, keeping tabs on family, friends and relatives. When a loved one di [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

A rich Culture of Ghana

A rich Culture of Ghana

Ghana has a very rich culture. There are many different tribes in the Ghana, each with their own culture and traditions. Major events in Ghana’s cultural calendar are the spectacular festivals and durbars held when the individual trib [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Bull fighting 'Spain'

Bull fighting 'Spain'

Bullfighting is the most traditional of Spanish Fiestas. The Spanish people consider them art forms which are intimately linked with their country’s history, art and culture.  Pressure groups attempt to lobby against bullfighting [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 1

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