World CultureMonday, October 31, 2011 at 11:07 am
Mrs. Schneider"Music is the universal language because it can express every emotin without the use of words." -Anonymous Read about different cultures around the world.
China's Hip-Hop Grandmothers
Meet the hip-hop grannies, China's new generation of grandmothers, who shun "Tai Chi" in favor of grooving to the beat of hip-hop music.
Remote Festival Attracts Fans From All Over The World
It takes hours of travel across sandy dunes and rocky terrain to get to one of the world's most remote music festivals. However, this doesn't seem to deter fans of Mali's "Festival of the Desert", who make the pilgrimage annually in mid-January.
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
Thousands of people gathered on the streets of New Orleans today, to listen to live music and watch colorful parades as the city celebrated Mardi Gras - the grand finale of the 12-day festival season.
Spain's Amazing Human Castells (Towers)
Building Castells or human towers is an age-old tradition in Spain. Believed to have been started by dancers in the 18th century, it is now a part of the Spanish culture, especially for the residents of the region of Catalonia in North East Spain.
Camel Festival In The Deserts of North India
For the next five days, the tiny town of Pushkar in Northern India, will become the hub of festivities as thousands of pilgrims, tourists and camels gather here for the annual Camel Festival.
China Ushers In 'Year Of The Rabbit'
Today, February 3rd, marks the first day of the Chinese or Lunar New Year, one of the most important traditional festivals for people of Chinese descent. While all festivals entail some days of celebration, this one lasts for a whopping fifteen days!
Only In Japan - A National Hole Digging Competition!
The Japanese are definitely trendsetters - They have done it in music, in fashion and now it seems, even extreme sports! Last Sunday, while most of the USA was engrossed in the big game, about 1,000 Japanese residents were feverishly digging up holes! No, they were not getting ready for spring, but competing to make the biggest dent in the ground, in the allotted 30 minutes.Join Class
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