Distinct Cultural Identity of the Palenquero
- October 26, 2021 Friendly Borders Staff
Bogotá – Imagine escaped slaves during the colonization of the Americas searching high and low for a haven where they can hide from all their struggles while learning to live within a foreign land. That scene depicts the challenges faced...
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Dong Indigenous People of China
- October 12, 2021 Friendly Borders Staff
Guizhou – A rich culture with no traditional written language flourished throughout the years in the provinces of Guizhou and Hunan. Who exactly are these people? They are the Dong indigenous group, also known as Kam.
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The Belief of Arat Sabulungan of Mentawai
- October 05, 2021 Sutria Rahayu, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatera
Padang – Many claim that West Sumatra is exclusively inhabited by Minangkabau. Around 120 km off the western coast of West Sumatera lies a series of picturesque and exotic islands of white beaches well-known as the Mentawai islands, ...
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Strengthening the Xukuru Identity Through the Toré
- September 22, 2021 Joy Marie Salgado
Brasilia – Thrive in the rich culture filled with the echoing music of the maracas as one steps into the world of the Xukuru people of Brazil. They are indigenous people who have a mix of Portuguese, African, and even Asian features. ...
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The Revival of ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i Language
- September 09, 2021 Friendly Borders Staff
Honolulu – Language is an essential aspect of culture. What happens when it dies? An entire culture dies.
Many indigenous cultures and languages are on the verge of extinction around the globe. As fewer and fewer indigenous members are ...
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The Longhouse of the Squamish People of Canada
- August 24, 2021 Friendly Borders Staff
Victoria – One of the First Nations in Canada is the Squamish people. Their communities have a rich and colorful set of customs, beliefs, and traditions that have remained vital parts of the Squamish identity. A distinct aspect of their ...
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Hidden Kwaio People of Solomon Islands
- August 17, 2021 Friendly Borders Staff
Honiara – In Oceania, just to the east of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands is a mysterious archipelago that is home to numerous indigenous groups. Its luscious remote forests are where local communities live within their traditional ...
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Music at heart: Timbila Orchestra of the Chopi people
- August 03, 2021 Friendly Borders Staff
Maputo – Southern Mozambique boasts of pristine coastlines that have gained tourist attention in the past few years. However, the region has other distinct wonders and history to be proud of, as it is also the home of the Chopi indigenous...
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Rajasthani People at the Center of India’s Culture
- July 13, 2021 Joy Marie Salgado
New Delhi – Cultural capital is a big phrase to describe a place. Perhaps there are many traditional practices in your mind as you hear such a term, but they are probably not as vibrant and mesmerizing as those of the Rajasthani people.
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Wayuu People’s Life
- July 06, 2021 Friendly Borders Staff
Bogotá – What colorful history lies behind the name of “people of the sun, sand, and wind?” From the people’s distinct language, culture, and heritage, there is no doubt that the Wayuu indigenous group of Columbia and ...
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