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Hinduism inside the Caribbean
I’ve talked a lot about the Caribbean already and mentioned that Hinduism is the second-largest religion in this area. How is that possible? How does Hinduism appear in the Caribbean? During the second part of the XVIII century, the British and French brought South Asians to the Caribbean and the Mascarenes to replace enslaved Africans…
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Umarèl, from Dialect to Cultural Phenomenon
We’ve all seen them at least once in our life, you know those old men that randomly observe construction sites. You’re most likely to see them with their hands crossed in the back. And if you were to ask them what they’re doing they would probably tell you that they’re just making sure that the…
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Cooking as a love language
Some people feel like it’s a chore, while others will love to do it, but it’s always something very intimate. You show your culture, your personality, your skills, and also your feelings. Sometimes, it remembers your childhood, the time you spent with your family. Especially at big family meetings. What am I talking about? FOOD.…
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United in the pot(ato)
A round vegetable, buried in the ground, covered in a brown shell. Inside, its golden flesh unlocks endless flavors and delights when harvested and well prepared. This vegetable, known as potato—or as we call it, Kartof(f)el—is often underestimated as just a side dish. Yet, it flourishes in an endless variety of dishes and tastes. So…
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Spreading Polish tradition, one “pączek” at a time
Being a foreigner during special holidays can be a bittersweet experience. While some of us have celebrated our traditions abroad before, this time felt different, more fun, more connected. On the last Thursday of February, we observed “Fat Thursday” (Tłusty Czwartek), a fun Polish tradition marking the last indulgence before Lent. This day is deeply…
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How to be… wild again?
Primitive human – hunting and gathering We share 99% of DNA with monkeys and chimpanzees. Beginning from the first human (2,5 mln years ago), our needs haven’t changed that much. Primitive humans had to practice hunting and gathering to survive, it was their main life area. Along with slowly disappearing sexual dimorphism and increasing the…
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The Greatness of Africa
Although Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth, don’t be surprised that many young people outside the continent mistakenly think of it as a single country. With 54 countries and more than 1000 languages spoken across Africa, I am often surprised by how many facts are unknown to youth around the globe. As an African…
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From Novels to Stages
Even though some people may say that they don’t know any musicals, I’m sure that everyone has at least heard about one. Whether it is a stage musical, or a movie musical. Like for example Grease is probably a musical movie that everyone probably saw once in their life. But have you ever thought that…
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Bharatanatyam preserved through the centuries
Bharatanatyam is considered India’s oldest traditional dance form, blending classical form and martial art. This art came from Tamil people, in South India, and is practiced especially in Tamil Nadu and Tamil Eelam (Ceylon Island), but very popular in the whole Indian subcontinent. Since then, it has been linked to the region’s religious practices. Indian…
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Internet makes you mad (on purpose)
Have you ever stumbled upon a video so outrageous, so annoying, that you just had to leave a comment? Or maybe you shared it with friends just to say “Look how stupid this is!”. If so, you might have fallen for something called rage-bait. What is rage-bait? Rage-bait, also known as rage-farming, is all about……
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The impact of dance on society
There is barely a culture without dancing. All of the ancient cultures developed dances apart from each other, but they all created them. This leads to the presumption that dancing is an essential part of society and culture. So how does dancing impact society and why? The first sign of dancing was found in a…
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