Indonesian culture is founded on basic etiquette principles that inform many traditional rituals. Hierarchical relationships are respected and maintained, with those showing status, power and age preserving superiority in this hierarchy. From digging up loved ones’ corpses to piercing tongues … Continue reading Anthropology: 11 Fascinating Cultural Rituals and Customs in Indonesia
Introduction There are countless unique holidays around the world, but many people will never get to enjoy them. Fortunately, for those lucky enough to experience a land far from home. There’s always a few exciting traditions to take part in. Getting … Continue reading A Guide to National Celebrations Around the World
In the small North Romanian village of Săpânța dwells a home for the dead; a graveyard complete with thousands of protruding wooden tombstones perfectly structured like soldiers. But unlike the common cemetery – where dull, concrete slabs form monotonous rows … Continue reading Anthropology: The Merry Cemetery in Romania’s Cultural Tourism Industry
Russ (short for russefeiring) is a big deal in Norway. Russefeiring is a traditional celebration for senior high school students in their final spring semester in Norway. Every year, high school seniors celebrate russefeiring. A month-long celebration centered on drinking, party buses, and wild challenges. The period of russefeiring takes place between the end of April till 17th May. As most students turn 18 around that time, the celebration started becoming more and more high-spirited over the years. The age of 18 is both the legal drinking age and the legal age of getting a driver’s license in Norway. Therefore, the growing festivities have led … Continue reading Anthropology: The Russ Culture and Traditional Celebration of High School Seniors in Norway
About Eid Muslims celebrate two holidays yearly: Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha. The celebration Muslims are currently eagerly waiting for is known as Eid ul-Fitr. While the month of Ramadan is a time for worship, fasting and practicing self-control, Eid … Continue reading Muslim Celebration Eid ul-Fitr and Implications during COVID-19
In Western culture, witches are old cruel women, eager to harm children. So the first rule when you encountered a witch was to run home, as fast as you could. And even if they don’t have a hooked nose, a … Continue reading Anthropology of Witchcraft History and the Birth of Wicca
In the current year of 2021, more than 1 billion Muslims across the globe will be celebrating in unison. From Monday, April 12th to Wednesday, May 12th, the holy traditional month of Ramadan will take place. This event occurs for … Continue reading Anthropology: History and Culture of Ramadan, Islam’s Holy Month