A culture chat with Sri Lankan artist Michelle Perera on in The Supposed To Be, leaving Colombo, Melbourne theatre, and her Sri Lanka must-dos…
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I recently walked inside a cemetery in Copenhagen and ate the horrid Scandinavian licorice in front of Hans Handerson’s grave. I was only half-listening to Lisa, our beautiful tour guide when she said that people actually go on dates and have parties there. Apparently, It’s a part of the urban culture in Copenhagen. I…
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I spotted a familiar-looking toy at the Copenhagen airport, Illums Bolighus, the famous Danish design store. I picked one with the box to read the label. Hoptimist, it said, is all about smiles, optimism, and high spirits. Make every day a little more joyful, it continued, explaining the smiling head with a spiral body…
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Meet Evelyn of Evelyn from the Internets. She is a Texas-based digital storyteller who makes funny videos on YouTube about culture, self-reflection, and observations about the world.…
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Omiyage is a souvenir to bring back from a trip for family and friends. Simply put, it's a souvenir but intrinsic to Japanese culture…
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I started and finished Sunday with Sumiko this week ━ during the trip to Kerala India to visit the in-laws.…
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Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset, which is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline. Ramadan And Eid Celebration in Indian Culture Eid Mubarak Fafa! Now, tell us how is Eid celebrated in Indian culture? Okay,…
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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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It’s understandable that when you travel to a new place, you don’t want to skip the main attractions. At least, I am not one to miss all the touristy stuff. I don’t mind being labelled a tourist, because hey, I am one! But from my days on the road, I have also gathered a…
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I rarely recommended Jakarta, my hometown, to anyone who was visiting Indonesia. "Skip Jakarta, Indonesia has better places to discover" I would say about the city I spent more than two decades of my life in.…
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I wondered how someone Japanese would perceive the Torii Gate tattoo. I will explain that it's my appreciation of Japanese culture.…
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