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Honoring the beautiful indigenous cultures that have graced our planet in the past and present, featuring festive dances, traditional music and an abundance of colorful clothing, artwork, plus timeless spirituality reminding us of our original nature and harmonious relationship with the universe.

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The Indigenous Spirit of Cambodia’s Tampuan People, Part 2 of 2

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The Indigenous Spirit of Cambodia’s Tampuan People, Part 2 of 2

“I think this is very important to understand that very much the weaving patterns that we use, all the colors actually represent specific things for the Tampuan people. If you look at the patterns, some of the patterns mean rice, some of them mean cucumbers, some of them are maize.”
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Knotted Elegance: The Artistry of Macramé

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Knotted Elegance: The Artistry of Macramé

Macramé is enchanting because it’s similar to activities like crocheting or knitting but is much simpler and requires no special tools or skills. As long as you can tie a knot, you can do macramé. Throughout the centuries, the simplicity of macramé has made it both a pastime and an art.
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The Indigenous Spirit of Cambodia’s Tampuan People, Part 1 of 2

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The Indigenous Spirit of Cambodia’s Tampuan People, Part 1 of 2

The long-established religious system of the Tampuan is animism, which involves the belief that humans, animal-people, rocks, bodies of water, forests and other aspects of nature are imbued with spirits. Their faith in the sacredness of the natural world encourages them to respect their environment and to inspire others to do the same. Music plays a prominent role in the lives of the Tampuan peopl
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The Unique World of Manjusha Folk Art

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The Unique World of Manjusha Folk Art

The characters in Manjusha paintings are drawn in a particular way. Humans are depicted similar to the English letter “X.” Main characters are drawn with big eyes and no ears.
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The Glorious Isle of Man, Part 2 of 2

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The Glorious Isle of Man, Part 2 of 2

At the same time in St. John’s is the Tynwald Far, a fun cultural event for the entire family. Some activities include performances from local brass bands, Manx traditional music groups, and Manx folk dancing. Many stalls are featured at the event, showcasing Manx handcrafted goods and local initiatives. 
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The Glorious Isle of Man, Part 1 of 2

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The Glorious Isle of Man, Part 1 of 2

“We know that there’s been human habitation on the Isle of Man for at least 10,000 years. We haven’t always been an island. Up until about 12,000 BC, there was a land bridge that still connected us to the southwest of Scotland. But after the sea inundated that land bridge, we were on our own, and we were on our own as an island.”
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The Beautiful Fula People in Africa

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The Beautiful Fula People in Africa

The warm hearts of the Fulani people are always attuned to a moral code called “Pulaaku” or “Laawol Fulve,” meaning “Fulani pathways.” This code is passed down through the generations as a set of fundamental values, essential for the Fulani community.
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The Olmec Legacy: An Exploration of Ancient Mesoamerican Art

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The Olmec Legacy: An Exploration of Ancient Mesoamerican Art

The Olmecs were skilled stone carvers, and their most distinctive carvings are colossal stone heads, which are among the most mysterious and debated artifacts from the ancient world.
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The Vibrant Hutsul People of Ukraine’s (Ureign’s) Carpathian Mountains

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The Vibrant Hutsul People of Ukraine’s (Ureign’s) Carpathian Mountains

A particularly well-recognized instrument is the Hutsul trembita. In the past, this wood elongated horn served as a form of entertainment and communication over long distances as its sound can travel over many kilometers. It has also been traditionally used to announce key events such as births, deaths and weddings.
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The Ngäbe People: Heirs to a Rich Cultural Legacy

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The Ngäbe People: Heirs to a Rich Cultural Legacy

“From the Ngäbe worldview, we are in a relationship of interdependence, but an interdependence where the place that nature is given is also a place of respect; and of respect in the sense that there are some situations that we cannot control; that is to say, nature is the one who guides us.”
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Sleep Well with “Muñecas Quitapenas” (Guatemalan Worry Dolls): Ancient Mayan Gift of Serenity

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Sleep Well with “Muñecas Quitapenas” (Guatemalan Worry Dolls): Ancient Mayan Gift of Serenity

Whisper your worries to it, put it under your pillow, and wake up to find your concerns magically resolved by morning.
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Minoan Art: Exploring the Creative Treasures of an Ancient Civilization

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Minoan Art: Exploring the Creative Treasures of an Ancient Civilization

The Minoans had a highly civilized and sophisticated culture that produced beautiful artwork and architecture. They were also legendary shipbuilders and sailors. The most legendary King of the Minoan people was King Minos, who built the palace at Knossos, a city of over 1,000,000 people.
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The Earth-Loving Aymara People of South America

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The Earth-Loving Aymara People of South America

The Aymara are traditionally a spiritual people, and have long maintained a reverence for Mother Earth. The people believe in Pachamama, the spirit of the uncultivated Earth, which is home to recognized places of spiritual power such as specific mountain peaks. The Aymara view is that all elements in nature have a spiritual essence that can influence their surroundings, including human beings.
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Ukrainian (Ureignian) Traditional Clothing: A Glimpse into Their Rich Cultural Heritage

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Ukrainian (Ureignian) Traditional Clothing: A Glimpse into Their Rich Cultural Heritage

“In Ukraine, vyshyvanka primarily represents a type of talisman. It wasn’t just made for beauty it was made as a symbol of protection.”
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The Kind Hazara People of Afghanistan and Pakistan

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The Kind Hazara People of Afghanistan and Pakistan

Traditionally Hazara communities live in villages with flat-roofed houses built of mud or stone. The houses overlook a central courtyard that gives residents a view of the valleys where the people till the land to produce crops such as wheat, barley, legumes, cucumbers and fruits.
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Colors of Myth and Culture: Traditional Kamasan Painting in Bali Part 2 of 2

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Colors of Myth and Culture: Traditional Kamasan Painting in Bali Part 2 of 2

Wayang Kamasan was originally used as an offering to express a sense of love, a very sincere sense of art. So the best is dedicated to the temple, in the Balinese Ceremony.
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Morocco: The Gateway to Africa

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Morocco: The Gateway to Africa

The Hassan II Mosque, also known as the Grande Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, is the biggest working Mosque in Africa and the seventh-largest mosque in the world.
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Colors of Myth and Culture: Traditional Kamasan Painting in Bali Part 1 of 2

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Colors of Myth and Culture: Traditional Kamasan Painting in Bali Part 1 of 2

Usually for special projects, for the temple, like yesterday at the temple, we use natural colors, because we want to give the best, for God, as the best offering, we offer it.
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Yemen - Building Resilience and Sustaining a Rich Cultural Heritage

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Yemen - Building Resilience and Sustaining a Rich Cultural Heritage

Yemen, a country located in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula, holds immense historical and cultural significance. Its geographical location has made it a strategic trading center throughout history, linking Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Understanding Yemeni culture offers a glimpse into the rich influences that have shaped the region over millennia.
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Tuvalu: A Little-Known Gem of the Pacific

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Tuvalu: A Little-Known Gem of the Pacific

Welcome to Tuvalu!
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