New Year festival, any of the social, cultural, and religious observancesworldwidethat celebrate the beginning of the newyear. Such festivals are among the oldest and the most universally observed. History and development Assyrians in Iraq observe AkituAssyrians dressed in traditional clothing marching...
and Besant was personally embarrassed by the defection of Krishnamurti in 1929. Nonetheless, the society was a significantcatalystin promoting public acceptance of the notion of psychic reality and conducted a program to raise awareness of other religious traditions among its members and the predominantl...
Chinese Traditions Around Asia 15 Days of New Year Lantern Design My New Year’s Resolution Frequently Asked Questions What is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the most important traditional holiday in China. It marks the start of a ne...
hometown to spend the New Year’s holiday with their family or local friends. People from different cultures or countries celebrate the end of the year in different ways and Japanese culture also has unique traditions. Here is the ultimate guide for how to spend New Year’s holidays in Japan...
In a youth roundtable hosted by CGTN's Enoch Wong, Kubilay Çelik, a board member of the Turkish Student Association in China, proposed the need for a new world order that doesn't exclusively serve the Western interests, while Arjun Mehrotra from India, a Peking University Yenching...
With its diverse mix of people, cuisines, and traditions, Mumbai is a melting pot of experiences. However, with its ever-increasing population, finding a spacious and luxurious living space in the city's heart takes a lot of work. That is where 7 Mahalaxmi appears. 7 Mahalaxmi is a ...
1. A Moment in London’s History – The execution of the George, Duke of Clarence… PICTURE: © ENGLAND’S HISTORIC CITIES (New Year’s Eve fireworks from 2014). •The first ever major survey of Oceanic art to be held in the UK opens at the Royal Academy in Piccadilly on Saturday...
It is also the longest public holiday in the country, with up to 10 consecutive work-free days. The most important aspect of the Lunar New Year in Vietnam is the emphasis on old traditions and time with family. For most Vietnamese, visiting their parents over the holidays is crucial; ...
At the opening of the exhibition in August, Makiko Minagawa shared her thoughts : “I was always fascinated by Mapu who spoke about India with passion: its life, customs, fabric, and traditions. I was very fortunate to have met someone sophisticated like Mapu who had a clear philosophy a...
A major New Year’s food tradition in the American South, Hoppin’ John is a dish of pork-flavored field peas or black-eyed peas (symbolizing coins) and rice, frequently served with collards or other cooked greens (as they’re the color of money) and cornbread (the color of gold). T...