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Category: Traditions

Traditions around the world

08 May 2021
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A Drink from the Land of the Gods

Juji Asahi brewery, in Izumo, Shimane prefecture, produces quality sake with the gifts nature provides.

9 Minute Read
07 February 2021
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Deep Blue

Nagatasenkoujou is one of the last workshops in Japan dedicated to the dyeing art of Tsutsugaki Aizome.

9 Minutes Read
24 January 2021
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Ousilhão: where the sacred meets the profane

Saint Stephen’s day is celebrated all over the world, but it’s on a village of Trás-os-Montes that these celebrations are more peculiar.

7 Minutes Read
05 December 2020
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Celebrating Autumn in Tochigi

Every two years the city of Tochigi becomes the stage for one of the many festivals happening in Japan during Autumn.

7 Minutes Read
13 June 2020
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The Gods are Entertained

In Hamada, in Shimane prefecture, Iwami Kagura is in people’s DNA.

7 Minutes Read
27 April 2020
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Flower Power

During the cherry blossom season one can really witness the Japanese connection with nature

7 Minute Read
12 April 2020
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A question of faith

Catholic faith is used to bring together people from all parts of Spain in a celebration of Joy.

12 Minute Read
17 July 2019
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A man of Honor

Mr. Aureliano has been making capes of honor for years. Sitting at his sewing machine, lit by the light that comes in from the window.

5 Minute Read
17 March 2019
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The land of the dancing trees

Tolkien, an english writer, created a fantasy universe where there were trees that walked and talked. I think I found where they come from…

6 Minute Read

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