In the vast and rugged terrains of Central Asia, the practice of bride kidnapping—an age-old tradition involving the abduction of women to force them into marriage—continues to challenge and intrigue. Known as “ala kachuu” in Kyrgyzstan, this practice is more than just a cultural…
When one dreams of an exotic getaway, it’s hard not to conjure thoughts of Thailand, a country that consistently stands…
The question of whether being attractive makes you more successful has been the subject of debate for decades. While many…
The Lion Dance is a traditional Chinese performance that has been performed for thousands of years. The dance is performed…
The Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as the Zhongyuan Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival that is celebrated during the seventh month of the lunar calendar. It is believed that during this…
Believing in fortune tellers is a personal decision that depends on an individual’s beliefs and experiences. Some people believe that fortune tellers have the ability to predict the future, while others view…
When you go on vacation abroad and visit some countries in the world, there is a chance that you will see some strangest festivals that are not usually done in other places.…
Dia de los Muertos is perhaps the most popular holiday in Mexico, symbolized in the classic skull painting. While it’s look like a Halloween for foreigners, Dia de los Muertos has actually…
Among Indonesia’s indigenous tribes, the Toraja of South Sulawesi is pretty unique in how they approach the common human experience of death, Ma’nene Torajan tradition. In this unique tradition, living relatives first…