Stories about Culture
November 20th: A day to celebrate and discuss Afro-Brazilians heritage and history
2024 marks the first time Black Consciousness has been recognized as a national holiday in the country. It commemorates the death of Zumbi, leader of Palmares Quilombo, in the 17th century.
Bringing ‘Pateh’ to the world: Sara Qashghai’s artistic reinterpretation of Iranian needlework
Collaborating with local artisans, Qashghai expresses her emotions and social concerns through thread, combining personal narratives with traditional techniques and bringing Pateh into the global art scene.
The Journey of the Esperanto Movement in Nepal over the past eight decades
Sanjib Chaudhary from Global Voices spoke with Bharat Kumar Ghimire, President of the Nepalese Esperanto Association to learn about the Esperanto movement in Nepal.
Embracing the feral in Kingston, Jamaica's concrete jungle
Buoyed by various partnerships, Camille Chedda’s vision for an equitable and beautiful multi-species community space blossomed, but true to Kingston’s “concrete jungle” reality, the road to fruition was hard.
Indonesia’s new government pushes transmigration plan, stirring protests in Papua
"Transmigration has produced structural discrimination in education, land rights, and employment. There is high level of income and wealth inequality between Papuans and Indonesians, while migrants dominate the labour market."
In a Nepali village, residents struggle to reconcile traditional artisanship with modernization
Nepal's Pyangaon village, named after “pyang” — traditional Nepali measuring containers made from bamboo — is at a crossroads of whether to continue its artisan traditions or modernizing their products and processes.
The art of destruction and creation: Exploring identity and spirituality in the work of Alexis Peskine
"Peskine’s art transcends the confines of portraiture, offering instead a visual language that speaks to the collective soul — capturing the nuances of strength, vulnerability, and transformation."
Exploring Mexican identity and the human soul through Marlene Pasini's poetry
With poetry and mysticism, Marlene Pasini takes readers down roads of identity and memory in a journey between the earth and the Mexican soul.
Protests erupt in New Zealand over Treaty Principles Bill
"This bill fails to uphold the promises made in the Treaty and disregards the voices of Māori."
Can Trump help Pakistan's Imran Khan?
The United States is often seen as meddling in Pakistan's internal affairs, but supporters of Imran Khan hope Donald Trump may throw his support behind the imprisoned former Prime Minister.
Iranian artist Korosh Ghazimorad redefines calligraphy through tradition and innovation
"I aim for an expression that challenges the viewer's mind, inviting them to reflect beyond the surface meanings of the lines while preserving the authenticity of calligraphic art."
Why does the Spanish crown refuse to apologize for colonizing Mexico?
The president of Mexico reignites the debate: Spain still does not apologize for the conquest, while Mexico demands an answer to its colonial history.
First the flag and now the anthem: How Kyrgyzstan's leadership is changing its national symbols
“Why don't we now write an anthem for future generations about the fact that our people have a five-thousand-year history?” concluded Japarov.
Hong Kong education experts weigh options for addressing student suicide problem
As suicides are on the rise among young people in Hong Kong, some suggest that adopting traditional Chinese values and cultural practices can solve the student suicide problem.
Uncertain fate for Thailand’s amnesty bill amid royal defamation controversy
According to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, since the 2006 coup, at least 5,027 people have been prosecuted for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Nepali Nobel Prize nominee Surya Subedi on law, human rights, and global peace
Global Voices interviewed British-Nepali Professor Surya Subedi, a scholar and peace expert, via email to gain his perspectives on the evolving role of international law in promoting peace and justice.
Tales of my shoes: A reminder of the two hellish years of the Tigray war we endured in Ethiopia
"Between 2020 and 2022, about 600,000 Tigrayans died as a result of senseless and reckless actions‚ and 2.5 million were internally displaced by the fighting."
Transforming trauma into art through smoke and spirit: Congolese artist Géraldine Tobe
This artist transforms personal trauma into art through her unique smoke-painting technique, exploring themes of ancestral beliefs, colonial history, resilience, and healing in her powerful works.
The fascinating ghosts and monsters of Jamaica's folklore
Jamaicans don’t really “get” Halloween, but the island's folklore is replete with stories of “duppies” – ghosts or spirits – and monsters, many of them with roots in African retentions.
Chinese police ban ‘weird’ costumes and round up partygoers ahead of Halloween
Shanghai police were deployed in full force over the weekend to crack down on Halloween activities amid concerns that revelers might appear in politically sensitive costumes. They continued celebrating regardless.
A cinematic lens into Turkmenistan’s culture: An interview with Oguljamal Yazliyeva
Turkmen cinema, with its rich storytelling and cultural depth, plays a vital role in bridging the gap between Turkmenistan and the rest of the world.
