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List of festivals in Winnipeg
Arts, Culture, and Music Festivals in Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Canada, is a vibrant city known for its diverse array of festivals throughout the year. The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, the city's longest-running and renowned arts event, showcases cutting-edge local and international performances. Music lovers can ...
Incubation
Summary:
Incubation refers to various processes involving waiting, nurturing, or processing. In science and technology, it encompasses egg incubation (hatching eggs), incubation in psychology (subconscious problem-solving), and incubation period in medicine (time between infection exposure and symptom onset). Ad...
Culture of Finland
Culture and Society of Finland
Finland's culture blends indigenous heritage, represented by its national languages (Finnish and Swedish), and the sauna, with common Nordic and European aspects. Influences from neighboring regions and dominant powers Sweden and Russia have shaped this unique blend. Finland's cult...
Bismillah ceremony
Bismillah Ceremony: An Introduction to Quran Recitation
The Bismillah ceremony is a cultural practice among Muslims in South Asia, marking the initiation of a child into Quran recitation in its original Arabic script. While not religiously mandated, it symbolizes the child's readiness to comprehend and pray in a...
Surf culture
Origins and History of Surf Culture
Surf culture, encompassing the lifestyle, language, fashion, and people involved in the sport of surfing, traces its roots to the ancient Polynesians. Surfing became ritualized over centuries in the Pacific, with evidence suggesting its practice throughout Polynesia and beyond...
Culture of Japan
Overview
Japanese culture has evolved over millennia, from its prehistoric Jomon period to its contemporary modern culture, influenced by Asia and other global regions. Since the arrival of ancestral groups like the Yayoi and Kofun, Chinese dynasties, and the influence of the West during the Meiji era, Japanese ...
Betsileo people
The Betsileo: An Overview
The Betsileo are Madagascar's third-largest ethnic group, primarily inhabiting the southern highlands. Their name translates to "The Many Invincible Ones," a testament to their resistance against an attempted invasion by King Ramitraho in the 19th century.
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Across Languages and Cultures
Summary
Across Languages and Cultures is a biannual, peer-reviewed academic journal published by Akadémiai Kiadó, focusing on the subdisciplines of translation and interpreting studies. Established in 1999, the journal publishes original articles and book reviews. Edited by Kinga Klaudy from Eötvös Loránd University, it is rec...
Counterculture
Counterculture: Definition and Characteristics
A counterculture is a distinct culture with values and norms that diverge significantly from those of mainstream society. Countercultural movements often emerge during significant historical periods and reflect the aspirations of specific social groups. When counter...
Wabi-sabi
Wabi-Sabi: Japanese Aesthetics of Imperfection and Transience
Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese aesthetic that emphasizes the acceptance of transience and imperfection. It is rooted in the Buddhist principles of impermanence, suffering, and emptiness. Wabi-sabi is characterized by asymmetry, simplicity, and a ...