Tag: culture
7 Strange English Sayings and Their Intriguing Origins
From “buttering up” to “beating around the bush” the English language has a surprising number of strange...
Exploring the Rich Cultural Significance of China’s Twenty-Four Solar Terms
The twenty-four solar terms are a cultural legacy unique to the East. Although this system plays a significant...
5 Chinese Foods Traditionally Eaten in Winter, and Why
The darkest day of the year (winter solstice) is celebrated in multiple cultures as a new beginning —...
You Can Kintsugi – But What Exactly Does This Traditional Japanese Craft Entail?
How do you feel when a cherished piece of china slips out of your hands? If your sense of loss is intense...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (P) Pine
Whether it’s from the potent cleaning products made with pine oil, or the annual Christmas tradition...
Garba: Preserving Indian Culture With Traditional Dance
I was recently blessed with an unexpected opportunity to attend Garba, a traditional Indian dance, central...
From Mundane to Medicinal, Ceremonial and Spiritual – Exploring China’s Rich Tea Culture
The seven necessities for daily life in China, as described during the Song Dynasty, were "Firewood,...
Is Our Left Brain Leading Us to Destruction?
In his recent documentary The Divided Brain, Iain McGilchrist introduces remarkable new insights about...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (N) Nasturtium
Bright and lively in both appearance and flavor, nasturtium is a popular edible, annual herb. With colorful...
Art That Fades, Lessons That Stay: India’s Ephemeral Art of Letting Go
Have you ever seen a beautiful piece of Indian folk art, colorful, delicate and precise, only to find...
8 Great Mysteries of India: Where the Invisible Meets the Eternal
India is a country where old prayers still echo in the mountains, where rivers are treated like goddesses...
Medlar – The Forgotten Fruit That Deserves an Encore
If you’re unfamiliar with medlar fruit, that’s not surprising. This unusual pome was popular in Medieval...