Easter holiday is one of the christian religious holidays in our country. According the fact that Easter is a very important day for all Christians, it is also associated with the coming of spring, warmth, sunshine, and, of course, with Easter cakes, painted eggs and other tasty things that are usually put on the table. In addition, on this day, the whole family sit together at the table, and of course, it’s not without the nice presents that the closest...
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Festival dance is a cultural dance performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a community of people who share the same culture, generally performed to honor the patron saint or as a thank-you for the rich harvest. Festival dance can be religious or secular in nature. However, the best thing about the festival is that it adds to the fun of the place where the festival is held and the atmosphere of the festival, which is why it...
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To begin with, Cannes film festival originated in 1938. The founders Jay Zay, the French minister of education, Philippe Erlanger and film journalist Robert Favre Le Bret initiated Cannes film festival. Cannes film festival was created in competition with the Venice film festival which at the time was the only other international film festival and was widely criticised for its fascist bias by the press and public. Prior to Cannes film festival was called “festival international de film” in French...
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The Notting Hill Carnival (NHC) “Events have a range of impacts-both positive and negative-it is the task of the event manager to identify and predict these impacts and then to manage them to achieve the best outcomes for all parties, so that on balance the overall impact of the event is positive. To achieve this, the event manager must develop and maximize all the foreseeable positive impacts and counter all the negative impacts ...” (Bowdin et al., 2011:80). Using examples...
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Wozniak, D., & Allen, K. (2012). Ritual and Performance in Domestic Violence Healing: From Survivor to Thriver Through Rites of Passage. Culture, Medicine & Psychiatry, 36(1), 80–101. https://doi-org.proxy.library.cpp.edu/10.1007/s11013-011-9236-9 In this article, it describes and analyze a community called the “Rites of Passage” which serves as a support group for survivors of domestic abuse. Wozniak and Allen discusses the unique process in which these women undergo in order to transform themselves from being “survivors” of domestic violence to “thrivers” who have...
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The United States is made up of many people, ethnicities, and political views. While the American people are one, there is a wide range of diversity within that whole. The great people that make up America differs vastly but come together to make up a country. The United States encompasses many cultures within itself. America itself has not actually invented a wide variety of religions and customs since its establishment as a country. The colonizers of the New World brought...
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This essay will focus on Williams, J. Nixon, E. Smyth, E. And Watson, D. (2016). “Cherishing all the Children Equally? 100 years on from the Easter Rising” Oaktree press. Cork, Ireland, a longitudinal study of children in Ireland concerning the 1916 proclamation that all the rights of children will be cherished equally. The author will focus on health, the change in family models and also childcare to examine whether or not the needs and rights of children in Ireland are...
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Kwara human beings say their demand for implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage is non-negotiable. The organised labour in Kwara has declared that the demand of personnel for implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage is non-negotiable. The workers, beneath the umbrella of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made their attribute diagnosed on Saturday in Ilorin for the dimension of the Workers Day celebration. The TUC chairman in the state, Akinsola Akinwunmi, referred to as...
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Oshogatsu (New Year’s) There are about three thousand festivals and celebrations in Japan and New Year’s or Oshogatsu is one of the most important holidays in Japan. Unlike the New Year's celebration in the United States, the Japanese New Year’s is very traditional as it is directly tied to religion since most Japanese are Buddhists or Shintos. It is believed that the ancestral deity called Toshigami, worshipped by the Shinto religion, will visit the homes of believers on New Year's...
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Maybe you often hear about Chinese New Year or Tahun Baru imlek, the Chinese community in Indonesia always celebrates Imlek every year. By the way, do you know that there is one show which is always enlivening the Chinese New Year in Indonesia? Yup! The answer is Barongsai. The cheap entertainment that emerged and became one of the traditional Chinese arts is indeed enough to attract people's attention in every street in Indonesia during when Chinese New Year Celebration. I...
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Thanksgiving is a revered holiday in the United States that holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year, this holiday has a rich history and cultural significance that stretches back to the early colonial period. It is a time when families and loved ones come together to express gratitude, share a bountiful meal, and reflect on the blessings in their lives. In this essay, we will delve into the history...
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Organizational Method: Chronological Order Topic: Sydney New Year’s Eve General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the evolution of the Sydney New Year’s Eve from 2015 to 2018. Central Ideas: Sydney New Year’s Eve is an annual multitier event that is held every year in Sydney, Australia and it gets a lot of attention from all around the world. Introduction Why the Sydney New Year’s Eve is so popular? It’s because it is one of the...
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My Uncle’s Unconditional Love It was ninety-five degrees at the end of January in Malaysia. Chinese New Year festival is upon us and it always excited me because it is the time of the year when all my relatives would gather at my grandparents’ house to celebrate the festivity. My grandparents’ house was like a magnet that attract all of us in one place no matter how busy everyone was. I paid a visit to my grandparents’ house a week...
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Thanksgiving Day is an annual holiday in the United States and Canada but is also celebrated in other parts of the world. Thanksgiving is celebrated to honor the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It all started when a ship called the Mayflower left England, hoping to find another place to start their lives, where they could practice their religion. After a long, harsh trip the Pilgrims finally reached Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Throughout the first brutal winter, most...
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One of the reasons that Thanksgiving is highly anticipated among Americans all across the United States is that it is a holiday where Americans have the opportunity to stuff themselves with a wide variety of food items that are not commonly consumed. Once a year, Americans take the opportunity to indulge in a wide variety of uncommon delectables, including stuffing, cranberry sauce, and turkey. Turkey has been a staple in Thanksgiving dinners across the country for so long that meat...
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How is the Philippines different from the rest of the world? Well, for one, this is completely related to their culture. The Philippines can be a bit of a mystery - the rich mix of influence and culture is often difficult for tourists to understand. Like any other culture, the Philippines prides itself on its customs and traditions which can be classified as the authentic Philippines. The following are some of the major traditions that only Filipinos can fully understand....
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There are several rituals and practices in our family that play a really significant role in shaping our beliefs. On Thanksgiving, I have several lovely memories of my family gatherings and all the delicious entrées that my relatives would cook. Food has so much importance in my family, it's the bond that has kept us together for so many years even decades before I was born. It's as if we display ourselves in our dish when we prepare a meal....
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I love Thanksgiving. I like the eating part, don’t get me wrong. But I love the preparation part. For the past couple of years, I’ve missed it though. As a chaplain, I worked on Thanksgiving, strolling floor to floor blessing and sharing meals with nurses and doctors, and patients in the Atlanta hospitals I worked in. And mid-day, each thanksgiving, my wife Karen came, bags of dishes in hand, having spent the day cooking up a beautiful meal. I smirked...
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Japanese Shogatsu The Japanese culture has many traditions and is supported by many unique holidays and celebrations. There exist countless festivals and celebrations that the Japanese celebrate on both a local level and national level honoring their country and the Shinto and Buddhist religions. Typical local festivals, also known as Matsuri, include celebrations such as Gion in Kyoto, and Sanja in Tokyo. Some nationwide festivals include Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) and Tanabata (Star Festival). Among all the traditional holidays observed in...
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Islamic New Year is the national event that marks the beginning of the month of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first year of the Islamic calendar began to be counted in Gregorian CE 622. That year was very important for Muslims, it was the year when Prophet Muhammad PBUH moved from Mecca to Medina ( hijra - migration from Mecca to Medina) first Muhharam because of his safety. It symbolizes the beginning of a new era...
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Due to the evolving global environments that we are in, culture is constantly changing. In this day and age, culture is the identity of society and is one of the reasons that maintain harmony within the community. Culture has a strong influence on the values and lifestyles of individuals. It constructs changes, and therefore, their consumption patterns. Everyone has a different cultural identity and every one of them is unique in their way. Culture is what builds up a person...
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Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated and celebrated holidays in the United States. It is a time when family and friends come together as one and give thanks. However, Thanksgiving can be a complex occasion due to the planning, preparing, and cooking of the holiday dinner. Despite these challenges, everyone can work together to make the dinner go smoothly. Also, if done right, these components call help to create an exciting and successful Thanksgiving dinner. When planning a Thanksgiving...
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Chinese new year is an ancient celebration that is rich with its own customs and traditions that have both stood the test of time and evolved with the modern world. This year the celebration, often referred to as the “spring festival”, will commence on the 12th of February and last for about 16 days. To its very core, the Chinese new year is a vivid, vibrant, visual sensation, but perhaps the most ironically renowned sight is the more understatedly beautiful...
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Section a) The New Year`s Festival is a critical vacation and each year because the New Year has many unique meanings to the Chinese. The culture, records, and customs of the New Year encompass New Year`s money, numbers, for example, eight or six. These numbers are used on New Year`s Day. It is broadly speaking quintessential for the Chinese due to the fact they have faith that these numbers will deliver them perfect luck, and then the clothes. The clothes...
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Chinese New Year has always been one of my favorite topics to discuss about. As a Vietnamese, this topic is even more interesting for me since we also have Lunar New Year for the first 3 days. For a couple of days, I have done some research about the history, the common customs and the myths about the Chinese New Year and it is amazing to figure out how the festival has started and evolved over time. Before discussing about...
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The history of Christmas remains a topic of hot debate worldwide. Particularly, December 25 (Christmas Day) has been substantially controversial. Some people view it as the anniversary of Jesus Christ, and others see it as a time to share gifts and meals with friends and families. Most historic American Newspapers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries indicate equally intriguing and surprising accounts of Christmas. Notably, there are striking similarities and distinctive differences between the newspapers’ stories and general...
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Introduction New year resolution is as big a part of my life as new year celebrations. Having a new year resolution is to be proud and share my knowledge or something with others. New year resolution is very important for me because I must have a purpose or goal. Also, the new year's resolution is a portion I want to achieve. It is what I promised myself at the end of the year. It is a good time as I...
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Introduction to the Diwali Essay Collection Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance and is celebrated with great pomp and fervor across the globe. Our collection of essays on Diwali is designed to shed light on this grand celebration that holds a special place in the hearts and lives of millions. Each essay is an in-depth exploration of various facets of the festival, including its historical, cultural, and religious significance, as well as the rituals...
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Sankranti Festival celebrates for three days in South India. Bhogi is the first of them. Bhogi Dhanurmas - the last day. There is a saying that Goddevi, born as part of Bhudevi, who fasts for Dhanurma, incarnates as the wife of Srirannat, is called Bhogi. The festival of Gods is the first day of Pongal that is known as Bhogi which celebrates in memory of Indra, the 'God of the Clouds and the Rain.' Indra is worshiped for the prosperity...
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The month has arrived and Holi is just round the corner. Now everyone feels like they are in the videogame ‘counter strike’ and are always on the lookout for enemies. The kids, probably running from their exams’ studies, have started inflating balloons with coloured water which just won’t wash out. People have stopped wearing white in fear of having to say a goodbye to their outfit forever. It is one of our major festivals and supposedly full of fun and...
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