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Culture and Religion: A Mixed Race Relationship

As of ten days ago, Muslims entered the first month of the Islamic New Year 1433, a month known as Muharram. To non-Muslims, this will most likely not mean very much, so I shall explain. Muharram is a period of 40 days in which some Musli [...]

Posted On : Dec, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Willingness to embrace Indian culture a prerequisite for Gar...

So Gary Kirsten is back in Capetown, feeling doubtlessly like a bride in a swayamwar fending off suitors of varying pedigree and searching for the right one. Kirsten was very good but he was brave too. He knew what he wanted and was will [...]

Posted On : Apr, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Ageing Gracefully In Indian Culture

Could there be anyone who does not care about aging gracefully? An ancient module in the Indian culture called the Vanaprasth, took care of old age problems.Total solution of all the problems of old age was sought in Indian culture in th [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Celebrate cultural differences in mixed-race marriages

When Roseline Titus and Vincent Wourms got engaged, they knew right away that theirs would be a church wedding with a long guest list and an eclectic reception menu. "Food and family are big on both sides, and we wanted both si [...]

Posted On : May, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Expats urged to embrace culture

Expatriates are a key part of the UAE’s social fabric, but should make more of an effort to integrate into the community, says the head of a government programme that promotes national identity. Ahmed al Mansoori, the director g [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Festivals and Events for Race Relations Day

Multicultural Councils Hold Festivals and Events for Race Relations Day Many thousands of New Zealanders throughout the country will attend cultural festivals and events organized by the Federation of Ethnic Councils this month to mark Race [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Scotch doffs its kilt and embraces cocktail culture

I expected tartan, tassels and heady aromas at the single-malt “nosing” last week. What I didn't expect was mint juleps. “These are very good,” said a kilt-clad Charles MacLean, the Edinburgh-based author of nine w [...]