Four Countries, One People: The Sami
- June 17, 2017 Friendly Borders Staff
Helsinki – More than 370 million indigenous people live in just some of the 90 countries in the world. Among these indigenous groups are the Sami people, who live in the northern parts of Finland, Norway, Russia (specifically in the Kola...
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Struggle and Celebration of the Garifuna Communities
- May 30, 2017 Joy Marie Salgado
Belmopan – Explorers of bygone eras have engaged in many interesting discoveries that helped connect various communities and nations from all over the globe. Learning about the distinct features of different indigenous groups, for ...
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The Simple Life of the Marathi People
- May 22, 2017 Friendly Borders Staff
Mumbai – Thousands of tourists visit the country of India all year round. There are remarkable destinations that attract people of all ages who wish to witness and explore the distinct beauty of the local culture. There are colorful ...
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The People of Guam – Chamorro
- May 08, 2017 Friendly Borders Staff
Hagåtña – See the beautiful island wonders of Guam that lies at the southernmost region of the Mariana Islands. Learn about the stunning landscapes and appreciate the distinct local culture. Anyone who steps into this unique ...
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The Third Month Fair and the Bai People of China
- April 30, 2017 Friendly Borders Staff
Kunming – A festival is an interwoven collection of culture, tradition, and history that represents a specific group of people or even an entire country. In China, there is one particular celebration that has evolved throughout the years ...
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Ancient Dwellers: The First Australians
- April 17, 2017 Joy Marie Salgado
Canberra – Aboriginal Australians were found to have lived in the continent on their own for 50,000 years before other migrants arrived. However, according to the myths of this ancient ethnic group, they believe they have come from ...
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The Roma People: Gypsies of Europe
- April 03, 2017 Friendly Borders Staff
Ankara – The growing global community that connects various ethnicities share different values yet search for the common features in identifying specific groups within a country. With the numerous ethnic peoples around the world, there ...
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Buryats: The Northern Beauty of the Mongols
- March 27, 2017 Friendly Borders Staff
Moscow – Asia offers a vast geological phenomenon, as well as a diverse home to numerous ethnic groups. In particular, one of the subgroups of the Mongols lives in the north of the Russian–Mongolian borders near Lake Baikal. Here, the ...
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Cham as Descendants of Ancient Rulers in Southeast Asia
- March 13, 2017 Joy Marie Salgado
Phnom Penh – Over 500 years ago, a dark past had become a beginning of the flight for survival of a Southeast Asian community. The refugees of the ancient kingdom of Champa fled from Central Vietnam as they were continuously persecuted ...
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Bengali – A Community with the Sweetest Language
- March 02, 2017 Friendly Borders Staff
Dhaka – Bangladesh is home to rich cultural practices and history. The country caters to remarkable communities of various ethnicities. Travelers and researchers can find an interesting gem within this country. In visiting this South ...
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