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For Our Injuries
by Caitlin Cohen :: 03/29/2007
[Mali] - Caitlin Cohen cannot understand why her host mother prefers a polygamous marriage. Her host mother, for her part, cannot understand why Caitlin would want to raise 12 children by herself.
Read: Women and Healing in Mali (8 photos)
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Afternoon
by Joanna Lack :: 04/07/2001
[Zimbabwe] - Joanna Lack dances barefoot in a different land with a different people to the depths of her soul.
Read: Ceremony in Zimbabwe
Crazy Carnaval
by Elisabeth Walke :: 04/06/2001
[Spain] - It's the last week of February. Having traveled from the snowy cold of the Green Mountains to the Pyrenees, a small-town Vermonter soaks up culture, wine and fine times amidst the madness of Spanish Carnaval.
Read: Festivities in Spain
Evening
by Joanna Lack :: 04/07/2001
[Zimbabwe] - Zimbabwean villagers urge Joanna Lack to kick off her shoes and slip into the circle. It is time to dance, they say, to fill yourself with rhythm and move until your legs can take no more.
Read: Dancing in Zimbabwe
Penny-Wise
by Sarah Meginniss :: 05/08/2008
[United Kingdom] - When Sarah Meginniss signs up to attend a formal dinner in Oxford, she worries about fitting in. She never thought to worry about flying pennies.
Read: Formal Dining in Oxford
Coming of Age (A Second Time)
by David Goodman :: 02/28/2008
[Japan] - Having already completed one cultural rite of passage, David Goodman wonders if he is existentially disqualified from participating in Japan's Coming-of-Age Day ceremony. One hip-hop performance, one bizarre music video montage, and one heartfelt sing-along later, he's glad he wasn't.
Read: Rites of Passage in Japan
Edible Art
by Amanda Kendle :: 02/07/2008
[Japan] - In the warm confines of her Japanese inn, Amanda Kendle discovers the simple beauty of kaiseki ryori, a Japanese meal with 500 years of history.
Read: A Traditional Buddhist Meal
Abundant Fortune
by Patricia Tan :: 01/24/2008
[Singapore] - Patricia Tan's mother-in-law makes a huge mess while preparing a salad to celebrate the Chinese New Year. But she doesn't mind -- in fact, it's considered good luck.
Read: Chinese New Year in Singapore
New Year’s in Pohnpei
by Josh Levy :: 04/12/2007
[Micronesia] - On New Year's Eve in Micronesia, Josh Levy finds himself performing Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas" on an unplugged electric guitar with a singer who doesn't know the lyrics.
Read: Micronesia's Holiday Celebrations
This is Andalucia
by Patrick Collins :: 01/04/2007
[Spain] - On the first day of La Feria de Malaga, a 10-day celebration in Malaga Spain, Patrick Collins finds himself crammed in the middle of a jumping-screaming-pissing-puking human mass. So why the dreamy smile?
Read: Meeting Strangers in Spain
Panorama
by Alex Stonehill :: 12/01/2006
[Kyrgyzstan,Turkey,Egypt,Israel,Palestinian Territories,Pakistan] - In every Muslim community that Alex Stonehill visited, he encountered mosques, headscarves and skepticism for American foreign policy. But the similarities stopped there.
Read: Diversity in the Muslim Community
Beneath the Surface: A Search for the Heart of Islam
by Justin Shilad :: 11/30/2006
[India] - Amidst throngs of worshippers at a Sufi shrine, Justin Shilad begins to suspect that he is on the right path to discovering his family roots.
Read: Sufi Mysticism in India
An Unexpected Marriage
by Julianna Lindsay :: 11/28/2006
[Jordan] - Julianna Lindsay told her parents that someday she would marry an Arabian prince. Standing before her fiancé in Gap pants and Converse sneakers, she realizes that her dreams of a fairytale wedding are about to come true in an unexpected way.
Read: Islamic Wedding Rituals In Jordan
The Wedding Day
by Jill Birt :: 11/16/2006
[Indonesia] - It takes a village to raise a child, but in Kelobak, Indonesia, it takes a village to marry one too. As Jill Birt discovers, wedding traditions in this Muslim community are no small thing.
Read: Wedding Traditions in Indonesia
The Ties That Bind Us
by Kristy Crabtree :: 10/24/2006
[Bangladesh] - When terrorist attacks hit Bangladesh in August 2005, Kristy Crabtree assures her host family that Peace Corps will evacuate her if the danger becomes too grave. “What about us?” her host mother wants to know.
Read: Community Life in Bangladesh
A Day in Three Seasons
by Alysha Wood :: 08/14/2006
[Thailand] - Cold January mornings turn into the hottest of April nights; life for Alysha Wood changes with the weather as she discovers the secrets and the riches of Thailand.
Read: Adapting to Life in Thailand
Staying Afloat
by Josiah Johnston :: 08/10/2006
[China] - At the invitation of a rambunctious friend, Josiah Johnston witnesses a traditional Tibetan hair-cutting ceremony. He then proceeds to drink his hosts under the table—after all, it is only polite.
Read: Tibet's Spiritual Heritage
Karibu! Tanzania!
by Stephen Kirshenbaum :: 07/20/2006
[Tanzania] - Red-faced and embarassed, Stephen Kirshenbaum stumbles into a gathering of Tanzanian teachers —and into a culture of warmth and welcome beyond the reaches of the AIDS-stricken Africa he had expected.
Read: Discovering a New Way of Life in Tanzania
Where Words Won't Wait
by Katie Brown :: 05/30/2006
[United Kingdom] - Whether the topic is earthquakes, chip implants or Jesus, in London's Hyde Park, anyone with a voice and a stepladder can make their opinions heard.
Read: Listening In On London's Public Speakers
The Coons of Cape Town
by Matthew Mercier :: 05/10/2006
[South Africa] - To the American ear, a “minstrel show” sounds dreadful—a rotten chestnut from our shameful past. But on Jan. 2 in Cape Town, South Africa, the past lives, and it’s dressed to impress.
Read: The Minstrel Carnival in South Africa
The Dark Ages, With Electricity
by John M. Edwards :: 04/19/2006
[France] - It's been eons since cannibalism was practiced in Gascony, France. Still, John Edwards feels apprehensive as he settles in for one local feast and finds it filled with Gascon hunters brandishing their rifles.
Read: Life and Cuisine in the French Countryside
The Fast and the Curious
by Carolyn Theriault :: 04/12/2006
[Morocco] - “Teacher, we have chocolate.” Carolyn Theriault appreciates this gesture from her students, but can't help but wonder about the devious glimmer in their eyes.
Read: Observing Ramadan in Morocco
Through the Looking Glass
by Becky Rowlands :: 07/05/2005
[Argentina] - Life in Buenos Aires is not quite what Becky Rowlands expected. But as difficult as her cultural adjustment proves to be, the unexpected isn’t all bad. Sometimes it means dancing and soap suds.
Read: Culture Shock in Argentina
Night Beat
by Jayant Kairam :: 07/05/2005
[Cape Verde] - While imported American pop crowds the airwaves on Cape Verdean radio, groups of women still gather to drum and dance.
Read: Popular Entertainment in Cape Verde
Incense and Skyscrapers
by Joshua Hartshorne :: 06/07/2005
[Taiwan] - Firecrackers? Incense? God-walks? Taiwan’s religious rituals have yet to be lost in the shadows of modernization.
Read: Religion in Taiwan
An Afternoon Feast
by Cameron Kane :: 06/01/2005
[Kyrgyzstan] - Cameron Kane and his neighbors prepare for an afternoon picnic in the mountains of Kyrgystan. But why, Cameron wonders, are they bringing tea kettles, and where is the potato salad?
Read: Picnics in Kyrgyzstan
Hunter, Gatherer, Candlestick Maker
by Eden Robins :: 06/01/2005
[Tanzania] - When Eden Robins ventures to live with a Hazda tribe in Tanzania, her eagerness is quickly overshadowed by shame.
Read: Authentic Culture in Tanzania
Czechered Traditions
by Jim Curtiss :: 06/01/2005
[Czech Republic] - Forget bunnies. In parts of the Czech Republic, Easter means liquor and willow whips. As Jim Curtiss takes it all in, he does his best to enjoy himself.
Read: Easter in the Czech Republic
A Maasai Moment
by Jessica Arnett :: 05/31/2005
[Tanzania] - While gathering firewood and cow dung in a Maasai village in Tanzania, Jessica Arnett witnesses the struggle between the traditional roles of a patriarchal society and modern concepts of women’s rights and equality.
Read: Female Circumcision in Tanzania
Gravy from a Jug
by Sundus Husain :: 02/23/2005
[Pakistan,United States] - Though excited, Sundus Husain is a bit apprehensive about her first Thanksgiving. It doesn't take long for her to realize that there's nothing to worry about.
Read: Thanksgiving in the United States
My Friend the Witch Doctor
by Tracey Steven Stark :: 02/22/2005
[South Korea] - Curing a cough with no cough syrup? While in Korea, Tracey Steven Stark tries a very different kind of remedy.
Read: Herbal Medicine in Korea
The Great Day
by Jessica Novak :: 01/17/2005
[Kenya] - Feasts, parades and goat sacrifices ... Jessica Novak celebrates the Muslim holiday, Eid ul-adha, which honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah.
Read: Celebrating Eid ul-adha in Kenya
Festival and Ritual
by Steve Horowitz :: 01/07/2005
[Iran] - "Black shirts, chains, self-mutilation, passion plays and streets filled with collective mourning ... " Iran's religious processions during Moharram are not your happy-go-lucky parades.
Read: Religious Frenzy in Iran
The Birthday Bird
by Jason Stevenson :: 10/04/2004
[Tanzania] - At 15, many young men in Tanzania choose their future occupations. If Jason Stevenson has learned anything during his stay, it's that "everyone grows up faster in Africa."
Read: Coming of Age in Tanzania
Failures Three Stories Tall
by Mary Catharine Martin :: 06/15/2004
[Spain] - During the annual Fallas celebration, the streets of Valencia, Spain are filled with colorful fireworks, merry revelers and larger-than-life artistic displays. Who knew that purging the world of evil could be so much fun?
Read: Festival Excitement in Valencia, Spain
Celebrating St. Patrick
by Margaret Shreve :: 06/15/2004
[Ireland] - Margaret Shreve celebrates St. Patrick–in the country where the tradition began.
Read: Ireland's Fabled Holiday
Breaking the Fast
by Jillian ORourke :: 06/08/2004
[Tanzania] - On the last day of Ramadan, Muslim women in Tanzania cast off their black neck-to-ankle garments to reveal brightly colored outfits and masses of gold jewelry.
Read: Ramadan in Tanzania
Beauty Versus Basketball
by Molly Beer :: 06/02/2004
[Ecuador] - While the concept of a beauty pageant may make Western feminists cringe, it is one widely celebrated in Ecuador. Molly Beer finds herself questioning her own notions about gender roles.
Read: Gender Roles in Ecuador
Remembering Romero
by Ben Plimpton :: 05/31/2004
[El Salvador] - Vigils in El Salvador are far from somber occasions. After enduring 12 years of civil war, El Salvadorans focus less on grieving death and more on celebrating life.
Read: Vigils in El Salvador
Appeasing the War God
by Sam Michael :: 05/20/2004
[Taiwan] - While getting pelted by bottle rockets may not sound like everyone's idea of fun, Sam Michael enthusiastically participates in this annual Taiwanese celebration to gain protection from the War God.
Read: Taiwan's Lantern Festival
In the Company of Women
by Jessica Novak :: 05/13/2004
[Kenya] - As Jessica Novak observes, weddings in Muslim Kenya offer women an opportunity to discard their head coverings and shake their hips on the dance floor.
Read: Wedding Rituals in Kenya
That Feel-Good Feeling
by Swen-Yu Hu :: 05/13/2004
[Denmark] - Hygge is a Danish word with no precise English translation. As Swen-Yu Hu learns, you have to experience hygge to truly understand it.
Read: Simple Pleasures in Denmark
A Day of Pine and Bratwurst
by Kathleen Dolan :: 05/11/2004
[Austria] - Kathleen Dolan awaits the lifting of the Maypole during Austria's May Day celebration. She soon discovers there is no need for impatience.
Read: May Day in Salzburg, Austria
Lessons of the New Year
by Erik Lystad :: 05/11/2004
[China] - Erik Lystad searches in vain for "genuine" Chinese culture ... that is, until New Year's rolls around.
Read: Fireworks and Family in China
The Morning Revelers
by Meredith Peebles :: 05/10/2004
[Ghana] - When Meredith Peebles is invited to join a truck full of dancing student revelers, no one can believe that an oburoni (a white girl) has rhythm!
Read: Dancing in Ghana
Karneval-Crazy Cologne
by Ryan Kirkham :: 05/10/2004
[Germany] - Ryan Kirkham is a seasoned party-goer, but after the fifth day of Germany's famous yearly Karneval, even he cries uncle.
Read: Celebrating Spring in Germany
Spitting Sugarcane
by Mary Catharine Martin :: 02/16/2004
[Ecuador] - Mary Catharine Martin is open to new cultural experiences in Ecuador, but when she's asked to repeatedly swallow a sugarcane-saliva concoction, she wonders if she's in over her head.
Read: Expanding Horizons in Ecuador
A Night to Remember
by Shaan Khan :: 02/06/2004
[China] - From a karaoke bar to Tiananmen square, Shaan Khan's adventures in Beijing last from dusk to dawn.
Read: After Hours in Beijing, China
In Honor of Esala
by Raleigh Ellisen :: 02/04/2004
[Fiji] - Raleigh Ellisen takes part in a funeral ceremony, Fijian style.
Read: Funeral Ceremonies in Fiji
Beautiful Under it All
by Malissa E. von Herrmann :: 02/02/2004
[Lebanon] - In this war-torn region, life still goes on. Malissa E. von Herrman finds that the daily realities of those who live there soon become her own.
Read: Daily Struggles in Lebanon
Walking Sexy
by Molly Beer :: 12/04/2003
[El Salvador] - Molly Beer finds herself on stage in El Salvador, with a push-up bra and false eyelashes. A "cultural experience?" Maybe, but it's not exactly what this liberal feminist had in mind.
Read: Learning Style in El Salvador
For the Love of Community
by Eli Jelly-Schapiro :: 02/10/2003
[South Africa] - Eli Jelly-Schapiro takes part in "Women's Day" in Langa, South Africa. He witnesses the ways in which the town has been in able to retain its artistic and cultural identity in the face of a growing corporate world order.
Read: Women's Day in South Africa
From the Stupa to the Bowling Alley
by Marston St. John :: 04/20/2002
[Nepal] - In her first few weeks in Kathmandu, Marston St. John learns to navigate its multifaceted landscape, from overcrowded streets to brightly lit bowling alleys to the prayer-cloth-studded Stupa.
Read: Cultural Contrasts in Nepal
Primavera Italiana
by Nicholas Fitzhugh :: 06/09/2001
[Italy] - Nearing the end of a six-month stay in the hill-filled wine country of Piemonte, a newly nineteen year-old discovers a small piece of what it is to be Italian ... and a bit tipsy on a Sunday afternoon.
Read: Wine Tasting in Italy
This is No Ordinary Parade
by Kerala Goodkin :: 04/08/2001
[Bolivia] - While Carnaval graces the streets all over Bolivia, the million-dollar question everywhere seems to be: "Are you going to Oruro?" There is no room for debate: for one glorious five-day stretch in late February, Oruro is where it's at.
Read: Bolivia's Carnaval
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