Stories about The Bridge from May, 2024
Explaining Tatars tea-loving nature, and the ‘never-ending teatime’
If you ask, “What is Tatar tea?”, then you will receive several answers to this question at once with the statement that this type of tea is considered truly Tatar.
A trip of grief from Gaza to Cairo
Dana Bsaiso reflects on the profound grief of displacement from her Gaza home, while grappling with the longing for home amidst the destruction and barriers of the Israeli occupation.
Seeing the world through words: How books let us travel
"In my world, authors are geniuses who create alternative universes in our minds, and carry the mantle of representing cultures and issues, telling with authority stories that influence us emotionally."
Why small islands need their own Marshall Plan
The Fourth UN Conference on Small Island Developing States will negotiate a 10-year agenda that requires an unprecedented financing package to meet the existential scale of the challenge being faced.
Differences in tea culture in Azerbaijan and Turkey
While geographically close, Azerbaijan and Turkey have very different ways of preparing and drinking tea.
Southerly winds: How Nepalis are perceiving the ongoing Indian elections
Nepal has traditionally enjoyed a syncretic blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. However, if Modi's BJP wins in Indian elections, some fear that Nepal will slide back to Hindu nationalism.
Chai? Tea? How do Indians take their tea?
India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world, and we consume most of what we produce.
Bubble tea: A Taiwanese sip that evolved into a global sensation
"Its highly customizable nature not only lends itself to creativity but allows room for adaptation to meet the tastes of its audience worldwide."
Strange brew: The stories and culture of tea in Russia
Russian tea: samovar, special tea cozies, food ... but the essential part is that the tea time has always been a setting for discussing important matters and socializing.
Migratory grief: More than just homesickness
The stress of what we go through as migrants also affects our physical health.
Exploring New Zealand’s unique wildlife and learning about conservation efforts
New Zealanders pride themselves on the care they take to conserve their unique flora and fauna. "Kiwi," their universal nickname, comes from the iconic bird, a national symbol.
Marijeta Mojasevic's journey from stroke survivor to disability rights activist
"I want [young people] to change their viewpoint, and I want them to accept people with disabilities as members of their same society, as their friends, as their colleagues.”
