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Are traditional rulers still relevant in your country?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1759) 6 May

In many parts of the world, traditional kings and queens are still highly revered but that is fast getting out of relevance today. There has been renewed calls to abolish the British monarchy but in Asia and Africa, there seems to...

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chiefs

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Persistently hooting owl: Bad omen?

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 20 Dec

Beliefs and superstitions are common in almost every society. Inasmuch as religion and science try to dispel their existence, beliefs and superstitions seem to stick fast onto people and they keep being passed down from...

culture

beliefs

society

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Addressing Gender Based Violence should not take sides.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 18 Dec

There is no single village on the globe that has not experienced a case of Gender Based Violence. As usual, the most affected (or thought to be affected) side is the woman. Many organizations have been set up to fight gender...

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Christmas mixed with cultural festivities

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 Dec

As Christmas and New Year season unfolds many Kenyans living or working in urban areas are traveling back to their rural homes. They are returning to celebrate Christmas holidays as well as take part in local cultural festivals...

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Some of the Peculiarities in our culture

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 27 Nov

Each community or society has some peculiarity in way of life. More often than not such peculiarity has been passed down from many generations, and if well preserved, stands the test of time, remaining as pure and unique as was...

culture

kenya

rituals

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What’s a Dish from Your Region or Culture that You Think Everyone should Try?

Tendz @Tendz09 (606) 14 Aug

Every place has those special foods that locals can’t live without and visitors still dream about. It might be a family recipe, a street food favorite, or something only made during holidays. For me, among many dishes, one I like...

food

culture

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How many languages are spoken in your country?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1759) 13 Aug

Papua New Guinea is the country with the highest number of spoken languages with more than 750 languages spoken. In African , there are countries with more than 500 languages spoken. How may languages do you think , are spoken in...

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people

culture

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Happy Canada Day!!

STOUTjodee @STOUTjodee (3670) • United States 1 Jul

Hello fellow mylotters!!! In between spraying weed killing and going to mow, I decided to take a break. Was scrolling through FaceBook and it's Canada Day!!! So happy Canada Day to any of ou Canadian writers here!!! I wondered...

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Finished book #8.

Stacey @xstitcher (39055) • Petaluma, California 27 Feb 25

With all the places I've been going lately and sitting waiting for busses and in doctor's offices, or riding on busses, I've had plenty of time to read. I finished the above book tonight, It was really good. It's interesting...

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We need to accept other customs and cultures

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382362) • Rockingham, Australia 19 Jan 25

I sort of promised to write about this but I hope it doesn’t upset too many. Remember, I’m just stating facts. The fact is that, in Peru, guinea pigs are considered a delicacy. They are known there as ‘cuy’ and have been a part...

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People around the world

Eli The Guard @DevMrSamEleazar (14164) • Philippines 5 Jan 25

Helloooooo Gaiizzz So Happy new yeaaarr!!! Is new year fun in your end?? what did ya'll do in your country?? I am curious on how yall celebrated new year with different cultures and so.. Here in philippines and in my family We...

new year

culture

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American Women Are Still Gaining Strength

celticeagle @celticeagle (189927) • Boise, Idaho 31 Oct 24

Your vote is a private matter. When you go inside the voting booth what you do there is your own private matter. It has been a part of the culture for so many years that women vote like their husbands. Gone are the days when women...

women

culture

vote

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Widowspeak Folklore

celticeagle @celticeagle (189927) • Boise, Idaho 1 Oct 24

A Widowspeak is a V-shaped hairline on the forehead portion of your head. Folklore would have you believe that this widowspeak could forecast an early widowhood. This belief may have originated in 18th-century England. Widows were...

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Good morning to a chilly Sunday.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 21 Jul 24

I have to get up, dear friends, to get ready to receive Mario. He will come around 4 but I will give him a late lunch because he is going to the cemetery before coming. He won´t have time for lunch. Mario lost his wife to covid...

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Morton's Toe

celticeagle @celticeagle (189927) • Boise, Idaho 10 Jul 24

Called the Greek Toe, where the big toe is shorter than the second toe. It symbolizes uniqueness and individuality and in ancient Greek culture, it was associated with intelligence, leadership, and beauty. It is also believed to...

toes

culture

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INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE COULD BE FASCINATING

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 8 Jun 24

I have always wanted to marry a person from South America or Papua New Guinea. This was after I interacted with some in an old site called elemele.com. That was around 2008. Their respect, their rich culture and beauty attracted...

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Direct cultural connects vs Knowing of other cultures through News/Internet

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49775) • India 10 Mar 24

Often we get to know a lot about other nations, cultures and Ethnic races through Internet, TV and Print news. However, often these news have individual bias, pre conceived notions and assumptions or even misleading points. I...

culture

direct cultural connects

media and news

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Are there cultural celebration in your place?

John nyambegera @thebos (5960) • Kisumu, Kenya 5 Feb 24

Hello It is a wonderful month, as i am facing a lot of new things. Recently, I joined had university to further my studies.Not knowing that the university also has cultural celebrations. In this cultural celebration where...

culture

school

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What meaning do you read into the word 'shame'?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382362) • Rockingham, Australia 9 Sep 23

I’ve been caught out twice now using the word ‘shame’ when I was wanting to express regret over something that had or hadn’t happened. ‘Shame’ also has the meaning of loss of face or humiliation through some wrong or foolish...

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Book Review: Kay's Lucky Coin Variety by Ann Y.K. Choi

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 3 Jul 23

I won this book from the author. She is a Canadian author. The book takes place in Toronto which is where I was born and raised. ~~~~ Mary - named Yu-Rhee at birth - is a Korean girl growing up with her brother and parents above...

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