The People of Aruba Take Pride in Their Rich Cultural Blend
Aruba is an island in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea. It is located 12 degrees north of the…
Amharic: Ethiopia’s Official Language
Next to Arabic, the second most widely spoken language under the Semitic family of languages is Amharic, the official language…
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History tells that Buddhism traces its roots to the northern part of India during the 5th century B.C.E. Siddhartha Gautama…
Tibet Retains its Culture Amidst the Changing World
No place is too remote anymore in this age and time. Modern inventions such as the computers and Internet have…
Egyptian Language from the Old to the New Age
The Egyptian language is the earliest known language in history. The most ancient written records show that they were written…
The Language Police: Trying To Keep Languages Pure
Because of the rise in new terms and phrases , some organizations in some countries attempt, yes – attempt, to…
Masskara Festival – Showcase of Multitude of Happy Faces
The annual holding of the Masskara Festival in Bacolod, Philippines has a history to account for. It is not like…
2013 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Americas
Two World Heritage Sites in the Americas have been included in the 2013 list of 19 sites. One is an…
Mandarin: Strategies for Easier Learning
Most people will agree with the common perception that Mandarin language is the most difficult language to learn. But according…
Happy Thanksgiving Day, Canada!
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday of October. It is a statutory holiday except in the Newfoundland and…
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Levuka, Fiji: Asia-Pacific’s Rare Gem
Imagine low-lying buildings amongst mango trees and in between lines of coconuts standing on the beach, the expansive, blue Pacific…
Polish Legacy: A Multilingual Memorial in Iran
Tehran’s eastern suburb is the location of a stark reminder of an often forgotten aspect of Iranian history. Most Iranians…