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Flamenco -A dance of passion

March 6, 2016April 29, 2016

When I was in Spain I had the amazing?opportunity to participate to three flamenco performances, two by professionals and one (which unfortunately I did not …

Performance, Student Program

The Carnival show – Belgium

March 6, 2016March 6, 2016

Every year, in the period that precedes the Easter, Belgium becomes home for a multitude of street performances that can be resumed in one word: …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Performance, Student Program

Turkish Shadow Puppet Theatre: Karag?z and Hacivat

February 28, 2016February 28, 2016

I would like to talk about the traditional Turkish shadow puppet theatre, which is more commonly known with the name of its leading characters: Karag?z …

Performance, Student Program

Soul of Indian Culture ? The Kirtans

February 27, 2016February 28, 2016

Kirtan basically means songs and mantras that are sung for Gods. In Indian culture especially Hindu and Sikhs the culture of Kirtans is very prominent. …

Blog, Features, Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

Oktoberfest in Germany – LaGer than Life

November 12, 2015December 25, 2017

Traditionally, beer for Oktoberfest was brewed from the beginning of March for it to age through summer and hence the name, Marzenbier(March beer). Being 6 …