Kazakh Proverbs for Your Wedding: Equals With Equals, Cow-Patties with Carrying-Sacks CelebrationsKazakhstanLanguagesTopics of the World March 26, 2014 5 It’s a muggy day in July when my Kazakh teacher, Aryslan, promises that I’ll have a free [...]
Why it’s a big deal to see a female nadaswaram player IndiaMusic, Art & CinemaTopics of the World June 26, 2013 In South India, any wedding is incomplete without the sound of the Nadaswaram – one of the [...]
Traditional and modern: two Kyrgyz weddings CelebrationsKyrgyzstanReligionTopics of the World August 3, 2011 5 In Kyrgyz culture marriage is one of the most important decisions and acts of person’s life. Family [...]
A Tamil Brahmin Wedding from India CelebrationsIndiaReligionTopics of the World March 3, 2011 10 A wedding is the binding of two hearts… preparation for a life to be spent together. An [...]
An Okinawan Wedding CelebrationsClothingJapanTopics of the World March 2, 2011 18 Okinawa is a chain of islands forming Japan’s southernmost Prefecture. The islands were once an independent nation [...]
A Costa Rican Wedding CelebrationsCosta RicaReligionTopics of the World March 1, 2011 12 Getting married is a very important social event in Costa Rica, as it symbolizes a new stage [...]
Picture Postcards: Just Married Decorated Cars CelebrationsKyrgyzstanTopics of the WorldTurkey February 28, 2011 Have you ever wondered how many countries include decorating their cars as a part of the wedding [...]
Picture Postcards: Love in the USA CelebrationsFoodPeopleTopics of the WorldUSA February 20, 2011 It would appear that love means accepting your spouse pushing cake in your face in the United [...]
Picture Postcards: Aussie wedding cake AustraliaCelebrationsMusic, Art & CinemaSportTopics of the World February 7, 2011 4 February’s Picture Postcards photo theme is love. Here’s an Australian wedding cake topper with the groom dressed [...]