Keywords: Tradition


Moroccan women riders gain global spotlight in tbourida tradition

International attention has turned to Morocco after a photo series on female tbourida riders stood out at the World Press Photo Contest. The project, titled “Farīsāt: daughters of gunpowder,” by Italian photographer Chantal Pinzi, captures women performing the traditional equestrian discipline......

Japan’s “Tuna King” pays €2.8 million for a fish at New Year auction

A Japanese sushi restaurant owner has paid a record-breaking price of approximately €2.8 million for a giant bluefin tuna during the traditional New Year auction held at Tokyo’s main fish market. Kiyoshi Kimura, head of the Sushi Zanmai restaurant chain and widely known as the self-proclaimed......

Moroccan caftan added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list

The Moroccan caftan has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant cultural achievement for the Kingdom. The announcement was made during the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage,......

Modernity and the Muslim world: navigating reform, identity, and tradition

Modernity, marked by forces like globalization, secularization, and rationalization, has posed a profound challenge for the Muslim world: whether to resist, adapt, or reinterpret the global order through the lens of Islamic tradition. Over the past two centuries, Muslim scholars, reformers, and philosophers......

Dalai Lama announces successor to be chosen after his death through reincarnation

The Dalai Lama has officially confirmed that his successor will be selected after his death through reincarnation, following Buddhist traditions. The announcement, made in a video message on Wednesday, puts an end to years of speculation about the future of the spiritual role. The selection process......

El Colacho: Spain’s peculiar baby-jumping festival explained

Spain is no stranger to bizarre festivals, but few rival the sheer strangeness of El Colacho, a centuries-old tradition celebrated in the small town of Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos. This unusual festival, held annually in June to coincide with the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi, involves men dressed......

CNN Brasil highlights the culinary scene of Marrakech and Fès

CNN Brasil highlights the vibrant culinary scene in Marrakech and Fès, showcasing how tradition and modernity blend in Morocco's gastronomic hubs. Known worldwide for its Sahara dunes and imperial cities, Morocco reveals a lesser-known side where cuisine intersects with art and decoration. The......

Dixville Notch's Midnight Vote: A Tie Between Trump and Harris

The first official tally from the 2024 U.S. presidential election resulted in a tie in the quaint village of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump receiving three votes each. This outcome was announced shortly after midnight, adhering......

Morocco's Douars: Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Face of Modernization

Morocco's traditional rural communities, known as douars, are at a crossroads. As the nation grapples with modernization and climate change, these ancient settlements have become a focal point for researchers and policymakers seeking to balance preservation with progress. To address this critical......