Tag Archives: Culture

Masks from Many Cultures – Screener

Masks from different regions of the world and from diverse cultures are presented in this overview which includes images of over 100 masks combined with footage of festivals where masks are worn in traditional ceremonies, such as Mardi Gras. See … Continue reading

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Micro Season 10 夏至 Geshi (Summer solstice) | Tokyo Pony

夏至 Geshi (Summer solstice) Summer solstice, the sun rises behind Mt Fuji and travels across the sky taking its longest path. This is the day with the most amount of daylight. Even though this marks the beginning of summer, now the … Continue reading

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Why Russia is shrinking? | Population decline problem

Why Russia’s young people want out? I asked people in the streets of Moscow! Russia has recorded its largest annual population decline in the previous years. According to Rosstat, the official government statistics service, the number of people permanently living … Continue reading

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After Migration: Calabria

A triumphant portrait of a boy who left his home and a single-mother who birthed her child in a refugee camp, as they transcend difficult histories while settling in a quiet Italian town. “Too often, stories about irregular migration are … Continue reading

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I Tried To Master The Art Of Flamenco In Only One Day – Quirky Customs

The Spanish region of Andalusia is known across the world for the Flamenco, a dance that goes back hundreds of years. The city of Jerez is said to be the birthplace of this famous tradition. Euromaxx reporter Ruben Kalus went … Continue reading

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World’s Largest Blue Plaque Honouring Notting Hill Carnival Pioneers

70 Pioneers are honoured. Nubian Jak Community Trust. Valley Fontaine was there for BBC Radio London

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BBC Radio 4 – Four Thought, The Meaning of Statues

Jak Beula says statues and memorials matter because they show who a society values. ak Beula says statues and memorials matter because they show who a society values. His organisation is working to erect more to honour people of colour, … Continue reading

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The Great African Art Collector

A rare one on one with Eric Edwards. Collector of African Artifacts.

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Legacy of the Mask

During an exclusive interview with SaharaTV’s Chika Oduah, African mask curator and gallery owner, Nnennaya, discusses the relevance of masks in traditional African society and the ongoing legacy of the African masks. For more, check out http://www.saharatvonline.com

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Máscaras africanas, Arte tribal, Arte da áfrica

27/set/2016 – Resultado de imagem para mascaras africanas Máscaras são um adereço divertido e indicado para celebrações, quer sejam elas o Carnaval, Halloween ou outras festas temáticas. Algumas pessoas também gostam de usar máscaras na decoração de suas casas e, … Continue reading

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