Hokkaido Ainu is a heritage language of Japan. There used to be three, but only Hokkaido Ainu survived. However, the status of the language in Japan is still iffy. Although the Japanese government partially recognized the Ainu people and their culture in 2008, the language,…
Many travelers from all over the world are intrigued by Japanese culture. Its unique culture, different traditions as well as the wonderful things that could only be found in Japan makes it a favorite destination of travelers. You could say that Japan is a land…
From conquering Japan, South Asia and Southeast Asia starting in the 1990s, the Korean Wave or Hallyu encroached into other territories across the globe. “Hallyu,” which translates to the “flow of Korea” became so big it is considered as a major export of South Korea….
Translation is vital in understanding ideas from another culture, and it is important that cultural considerations be integrated into the process of translating content. There are different opinions regarding the relationship between language and culture including the question of whether language is a part of…
The South American country of Paraguay has two official languages, Spanish and Guaraní. The country is home to about 6.7 million as of 2016. While it seems that Spanish is the dominant language in Paraguay, it is only spoken by 87% of the population, while…
The Chinese welcome their New Year with a lot of pomp and noise from fireworks, firecrackers and lion and dragon dances. The Thais on the other hand welcome their New Year with much gaiety, through a huge water festival in the streets, enjoyed by locals…
Lia Lee wasn’t supposed to live past the age of five. The perky, joyful four year old Hmong girl suffered a grand mal seizure that left her unable to speak or move. Her doctors sent Lia’s parents out to make funeral arrangements. Nevertheless, Lia would survive….
Can you ever learn a language without understanding its culture? There are some who would prefer to simply learn to speak the words, and leave issues of understanding culture at the door. Others say this isn’t really possible, that to learn a language you must…
When discussing humanitarian efforts, you might hear the phrase “cultural preservation.” This term encompasses several activities surrounding maintaining ancient cultures from large nations all the way down to small indigenous tribes. Cultural preservation include documenting and studying languages; preserving and restoring historic relics significant to…
Latin America is a diverse, multicultural region that has plenty to offer its inhabitants and visitors alike. Rich in history, culture, and art, there are many interesting facts to find out about this fascinating region of the world. Go ahead and read them below: 1….
The capital of South Korea, Seoul, officially known as Seoul Special City, is a rising global metropolis that has become an international leader in terms of cultural influence and economic gain. This city’s economic boom is so great that the locals call it the “Miracle…
There might be thousands of languages spoken all over the world, but a large number of these languages have gradually become extinct. There have been several reasons attributed to the loss of these languages. Recently, yet another language has lost its last known native speaker….
