Tag: tradition
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Take a trip around Europe in intriguing Easter traditions
[ad_1] Easter isn’t just about bunnies, chocolate and singing hymns – these European traditions infuse the holiday with legends, competition, and even crime drama. ADVERTISEMENT In some countries, it’s a bigger deal even than Christmas. Easter is a highlight of the Christian calendar. From solemn processions and water fights to TV marathons, Europe is home…
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WATCH: The puppet master fanning the flames of traditional shadow theatre
[ad_1] After watching his first-ever performance as a child, Ida Bagus Putera Baruna was mesmerised by Indonesia’s ancient Wayang theatre ADVERTISEMENT Putera tells SCENES that after sharing his enthusiasm with his family, his sister recommended that he pursue a puppeteer career when he grows up. “That is the first time I heard that I had…
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Year of the Dragon: Everything you need to know about Chinese New Year
[ad_1] From parades in town centres to passing on red packets, here’s how the world celebrates the Spring Festival. ADVERTISEMENT 春节快乐!(Chūnjié Kuài Lè!) Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrated around the world, the festival recognises the second new moon after the winter solstice and the beginning of spring, hence its literal name: the Spring Festival or…
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Remedies for the morning after: 12 hangover cures from around Europe
[ad_1] From pickle juice to vodka socks and bird droppings, here are the post-drinking cures you may need in your life after a big night like the 31st… ADVERTISEMENT Before you start thinking about your new year’s resolutions, all those promises to hit the gym, the prospect of dry January or Veganuary, you’ll first need…
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Remedies for the morning after: 12 hangover cures from around Europe
[ad_1] From pickle juice to vodka socks and bird droppings, here are the post-drinking cures you may need in your life after a big night like the 31st… ADVERTISEMENT Before you start thinking about your new year’s resolutions, all those promises to hit the gym, the prospect of dry January or Veganuary, you’ll first need…