tradition
Myanmar’s most isolated pray for harvest
World
February 19, 2020
Myanmar’s most isolated pray for harvest
A haunting refrain pierces the night as the tribeswomen of the Gongwang Bonyo, among the most isolated people in Myanmar,…
Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
World
May 13, 2019
Give ’em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
In an ancient ceremony that occurs only once every imperial era, Japanese palace courtiers in traditional robes and hats decided…
India fights to save its heritage havelis in the desert
World
April 5, 2019
India fights to save its heritage havelis in the desert
The resplendent mansions of Bikaner once hosted royalty and wealthy merchants passing through India’s deserts with their caravans, but centuries…
Military Santa tracker live despite US government shutdown
World
December 25, 2018
Military Santa tracker live despite US government shutdown
The US government shutdown may have temporarily dimmed Washington’s National Christmas Tree but never fear, Santa Claus still came…
Wolves at the door, Alpine shepherd can’t imagine any other life
Life & Style
November 14, 2018
Wolves at the door, Alpine shepherd can’t imagine any other life
He sleeps fully dressed, dreading a midnight wolf attack on the flock of sheep penned in close by his hut,…
Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon
Middle East
September 20, 2018
Making, drinking arak a source of national pride in Lebanon
TAANAYEL, Lebanon (AP) — Every part of Lebanon’s national drink, arak, is infused with tradition — from distilling the…
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
Middle East
February 7, 2018
Where does the Arab world stand on female genital mutilation?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), female genital mutilation – also referred to as female genital cutting and female circumcision – includes…
Red velvet kahk, a twist that is neither retro nor innovative
Features/Interviews
June 26, 2017
Red velvet kahk, a twist that is neither retro nor innovative
Cairo’s confectioneries and bakeries are still pushing traditional boundaries this Eid by spicing up their crumbly kahk cookies with the…
Continuing the tradition: Why carmakers are rebuilding their most sought-after classics
Life & Style
August 27, 2016
Continuing the tradition: Why carmakers are rebuilding their most sought-after classics
When it comes to automotive objects of desire very few classic cars are as rare as a genuine Lightweight Jaguar…
Facebook pages call for allowing police, army officers to grow beards
Egypt
February 19, 2012
Facebook pages call for allowing police, army officers to grow beards
Facebook users who say they are police officers have created a Facebook page titled “I am a bearded policeman,” saying…