We continue with our bi-weekly roundup of articles written by some members of our contributors team on their personal blogs.
Anu, our contributor from India, writes about a visit to the Corbett National Park, a wildlife sanctuary in Uttarakhand -India- and her search for “the elusive tiger”.
“At present, the reserve extends over more than 1300 square kilometers, including about 500 sq Km of core area, and about 800 sq Km of buffer area. The dense moist deciduous forest mainly consists of sal, haldu, pipal, rohini and mango trees, and these trees cover almost 73 per cent of the park. 10 per cent of the area consists of grasslands. The sanctuary is home to around 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species. However, the main attraction here remains the elusive and endangered Bengal Tiger.”
DeeBee, our contributor from France, writes about All Saints Day celebrations in France.
“In France, the Toussaint – All Saints Day (November 1st) and the Jour des Morts – Day of the Dead (November 2nd) have become one celebration during which French people honour their dead and put chrysanthemums on their graves… In the Language of Flowers the chrysanthemum is the symbol of Peace and Resurrection.”
Jenna, our contributor from Poland, describes the celebrations of All Saints Day in Poland.
“November 1st in Poland is a day for cemetery visits. The tradition is inextricably linked to All Saints’ Day, a significant holiday in the Christian (and particularly, the Catholic) Church. The holiday, followed by its companion All Souls’ Day, is designated as time to reflect on the lives of the Saints and to remember all who have died. Different ways of celebrating and honoring deceased ancestors manifest themselves in communities around the world. The colorful masks and skulls associated with the Day of the Dead in Mexico is one example that comes to mind.”
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Travel Tales from Kerala, India
Bastille Day celebrations
Christmas in Wroclaw, Poland
