Sports, Student Program, Traditions Kerala backwaters and the great boat race Posted onAugust 4, 2017September 7, 2017 I happen to witness an excellent example where hundred minds and hundred pairs of hands harmonize towards one goal. I was simply amazed by the …
Africa, Blog, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017 Vibibi: The Swahili cuisine that evokes a communal feeling Posted onAugust 4, 2017September 24, 2017 Vibibi is a dish that is eaten among the Swahilis in communal settings. The process of sharing food is a ritual in the Lamu Archipelago …
Asia, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017 Kheer: Reminiscing through Indian sweets Posted onAugust 2, 2017September 24, 2017 Kheer is a signature dish served at most Indian festivals. It hits all the right sweet-spots! I am a native of India. In Indian culture, …
Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program, Urban The field without Grass: Prato della Valle Posted onAugust 1, 2017September 7, 2017 There is no better way to know a city than to walk its streets, stroll between the buildings and walking around without having a specific …
Asia, Capturing Culture, Food Heritage, Internship July December 2017, Student Program Coconut Laddoos: A delicacy that brings good luck Posted onAugust 1, 2017September 24, 2017 India is a country with a myriad of culture, religions, languages etc. This diversity is also seen in the food we eat. Indians have a …
Africa, Blog, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017 Futali: Sweet potatoes with a Malawian twist Posted onJuly 31, 2017September 24, 2017 Commonly prepared in my grandmother’s kitchen, the Futali meal is an integral part of Malawian food culture Visit Malawi in Africa and you will be …
Heritage News, Religious This Matha in Karnataka is an amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim traditions Posted onJuly 31, 2017July 30, 2017 Ibrahim Adil Shah II of the Bijapur sultanate ( 16th -17th century AD) was a prosperous king and under his rule the Adil Shah …
Best From Our Students, Blog, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017 Antin Undi: A burst of dry fruit, Kannadiga style Posted onJuly 29, 2017September 24, 2017 Literally glued together by edible resins, the Antin Undi is a treat for any sweet tooth The state of Karnataka, set in peninsular India, evokes …
Best From Our Students, Best of 2016, Heritage, Student Program, Urban Westbottoms to the crossroads: Presenting Kansas’ cultural canvas Posted onJuly 20, 2017September 21, 2017 Living in the Midwest United States has taught me a few things about the history of the growth of our nation. For example, St.Louis Missouri …