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Its Games on for culture festival in run-up to 2012 unveiled

THE streets of Westminster will come alive with the Olympic spirit as part of a four-year festival leading up to 2012. The council's Festival Of Culture will begin at the end of the Beijing Games this summer and continue until the torch is [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2008 | Comments : 0

Culture And Customs Of Burma

People with a basic knowledge of the culture and custom of Myanmar will find it easy to live with its citizens without friction or discord, and leave in the same fashion. Though Myanmar social customs are quite flexible, the ground ru [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Culture And Customs Of Russia

Meeting Etiquette . The typical greeting is a firm, almost bone-crushing handshake while maintaining direct eye contact and giving the appropriate greeting for the time of day. . When men shake hands with women, the ha [...]

Posted On : Feb, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

Culture And Customs Of Mongolia

Mongolians are very tolerant people and most will not take offence when a foreigner is unfamiliar with local customs. It is not possible or even expected of you to know all the customs of the Mongols in the course of a short trip. How [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2008 | Comments : 0

Ahmadinejad calls for stronger promotion of Islamic cultur...

In a meeting with Algerian Minister of War Veterans (Moudjahidine) Mohamed Cherif Abbas, Ahmadinejad said, “Today the signs of the collapse of hegemonic powers are seen everywhere.” The hegemonic powers have failed to develop t [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2008 | Comments : 0

Culture And Culture Of Uruguay

Uruguayans are quite traditional and do not welcome criticism from foreigners. They also do not appreciate being confused with Paraguayans or Argentineans. Otherwise, people are friendly and easygoing. Although tactful, people are fra [...]

Posted On : Jan, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

Food culture and religion

Food is an important part of religious observance and spiritual ritual for many different faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The role of food in cultural practices and religious beliefs is complex and var [...]

Posted On : Jan, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

Indian Culture

The culture of India is one of the oldest and unique. In India, there is amazing cultural diversity throughout the country. The South, North, and Northeast have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved out its own cul [...]

Posted On : Jan, 11 2008 | Comments : 0

African People & Culture MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & DANCE,

Indigenous African musical and dance expressions that are maintained by oral tradition and that are stylistically distinct from the music and dance of both the Arabic cultures of North Africa and the Western settler populations of southern [...]

Posted On : Jan, 10 2008 | Comments : 0

Culture And Customs Of Ukraine

Ukraine is the largest, but one of the least-known countries entirely within Europe. With great natural beauty, a rich culture and warm and hospitable people, it's a wonderful country to visit. Many visitors to this newly indepe [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2008 | Comments : 0

Culture And Customs Of Tanzania

It is said that the mainland portion of what is now Tanzania was named by a British civil servant in 1920, from the Swahili words tanga (sail) and nyika (bright arid plain). Thus what was known formerly as German East Africa became Ta [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

African People & Culture

TRIBES & PEOPLE GROUPS AFAR Location: The Afar people live primarily in Ethiopia and the areas of Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somaliacan in the Horn of Africa. Their land is mainly rocky and desert terrain. The Afar people also live in the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

Culture of Rajasthan Music & Dance

Each region of Rajasthan has its own dialect of music and dance. The Ghoomer dance of Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer are world-famous. Folk music is a very important part of Rajasthan culture. A large variety of musical instrument [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Culture of Rajasthan (People & Lifestyle)

A majority of population in Rajasthan reside in villages. The rural vistas have a lot to offer to the visitors. Being the origin of the famous folk arts and crafts of the state, the rural settings are home to the most warm-hearted people an [...]

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