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🇺🇾Uruguay, the longest Carnival The small nation of Uruguay, sitting to Brazil’s south, has more than its fair share of stable political and economic indexes. But what is less well-known is that the 3.5 million-people country also has the longest Carnival celebration in Latin America, lasting more than 40 days. Often seen as a largely white country with ties to Europe, Uruguay’s Carnival takes heed from its lesser-explored African roots. One of the most famous attractions is the Candombe parades, which sees the streets of Montevideo filled with revelers dancing to traditional rhythms. Candombe was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2009. The party also has other Afro-Uruguayan elements among its influences, from ‘llamadas’ to ‘mamas viejas’ and ‘gramilleros,’ recalling the spiritual leadership and cultural heritage of the days of slavery. African drums were prohibited during Uruguay’s 1973-1985 military dictatorship, a time when the country’s diversity was nearly crushed by European dominance. As such, the Candomberos see their cultural expression as a movement of resistance, with parades often including political elements. This is reflected in the Uruguayan proverb los tambores no se tocan sin razón (drums aren’t played without a reason). Subscribe to read more about Latin America! Link in bio.

🎭This week is all about Carnival, at least in some countries. Both Netherlands (Brabant and Limburg more than other regions) and Italy have a big Carnival traditions, but are not the only ones in the world. 🎭The origin of the Carnival tradition is complex and has deep historical roots that date back to ancient times. Carnival celebrations are often associated with the period preceding Lent, a period of fasting and renunciation observed in the Christian tradition. 🎭Curious to know more? Read the article on #goingexpat (link in the first comment)

Discover 10 interesting facts about North Macedonia, known for its rich history, beautiful lakes, cultural diversity, and ancient ruins.

Fire 🔥. Every 4 years the red flame is sustained through international cross-cultural collaboration on the only true global stage known as the Olympic Games, this time in Paris, Europe. (Yup counterclockwise movement). While my own flame is blue, it’s important to remember that life on our beautiful marble can not be sustained without it, fire that is. I’ve found, through sinking to the depts of the Mariana Trench as the Aquarius I am here in Centenarian Island (Barbados), that life is difficult, not easy, as we all pick and choose important issues in society that we try our best to mediate and solve, stand for and most importantly work together to make it, not break it. I believe, just like my father taught me, that everyone is needed in society. I stitched together this piece of digital content as a means of communicating my own acquired world view through that same cross-cultural lens as mentioned above. Lastly, to the Barbadian athletes that will represent our beautiful Little Rock, show the world what it means to be small and mighty as Barbados has and always will be number 1, through time and space. Caribbean people, more specifically Barbadian people, are indeed God worthy people, for those that believe and practice in religion. #TeamBarbados Kindly, Victor J. White Song: Home - Machinegun Kelly Location: Barbados 🇧🇧 People in order of appearance: Mum, Victor, Jayla and Keeshawn.

Greece is home to 6,000 islands and islets scattered throughout the Greek Seas, and visiting them all would probably require a lifetime. But fear not; our updated guide shows the must-see Greek Islands and explains why they're worth the visit. Dive into our guide here: https://bit.ly/4awPPKP Which Greek island is your favorite?

Chinese Lantern Festival: Traditions, History, and Celebration Date The celebration of the traditional Chinese lantern festival in China is very spectacular. Thousands of tourists from all over the world go to the Celestial Empire to see this beautiful end of the New Year holidays. In this article, we will tell you when this holiday is celebrated and what role lanterns play. The information will be of interest to those who plan to participate in it, as well as to all connoisseurs of the culture and traditions of China - https://lnkd.in/egJW9kya

Explore the enduring legacy of Portugal's Rooster of Barcelos in our insightful article. Uncover how this iconic symbol weaves into the fabric of Portuguese culture and history. #RoosterOfBarcelos #PortugueseCulture #HistoricalLegacy https://lnkd.in/dnZURYip

Discover 10 interesting facts about Guinea-Bissau, known for its Bijagós Archipelago, cashew production, rich musical heritage, and cultural diversity.

Beautiful and melancholic day today returning to the "Door of No Return" at Goree Island in my country of birth, Senegal, not incidentally arriving via Lisbon, Portugal, from whence some of the first Portuguese slave traders likely set sail from, including to establish in 1444 what went on to become a significant slave-trading centre on the African coast from the 15th to the 19th century (the island of Goree being ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French). Not surprisingly, my wife and I found little trace of this history in Lisbon, even though we happened upon - in pure happenstance - the Terreiro do Paço which is today a tourist-filled plaza facing the city’s harbour; where enslaved and enslaver once set foot, embarking and disembarking upon the very same vessels of inhumanity that built the gore of Goree. I knew and felt it in my bones... and now, just read about it in the article below describing this ongoing (and indeed worldwide) struggle over historical representation and commemoration. Hardly by chance, the commemorative plaque mentioned in this article was nowhere obvious to be seen - we missed it entirely - perhaps in the dark shadows and recesses of the massive and triumphant white statues and tributes to the history of conquest and progress adorning the square, so fittingly emblematic of the scale of historical reckoning to date and still to come, here and elsewhere. Alas, "a luta continua" (a phrase equally fittingly familiar to many around the world today, as globalized from the Mozambican anti-colonial struggle for independence from the Portuguese, on this continent that was not only the cradle for humankind but for the triangular making of the modern Western world order we currently very much still inhabit)! For more on Lisbon's hidden histories, see: https://lnkd.in/e48hYFFC For more on Goree, see: https://lnkd.in/eZsd4qDp

July 4th is famously known as American Independence Day, but the date also marks a special celebration in The Philippines. Republic Day is celebrated in The Philippines on July 4th and commemorates the day in 1946 when the Philippines ceased to be a U.S. territory and gained independence after 48 years of American rule. In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal moved the official Independence Day celebration to June 12th, commemorating the 1898 declaration of independence from Spain. July 4th was then renamed as Republic Day in 1964. July 4th is no longer an official holiday in the Philippines, but some Filipinos still recognise its historical significance. The day is often marked by smaller-scale events or personal reflections on the country's journey to independence and its relationship with the United States. When it was recognised as an official holiday, it would be marked by formal dinners and receptions, grand fireworks in the capital Manila and elsewhere throughout the country, tree planting to symbolise independence, and a range of cultural performances such as concerts with the Manila Symphony Orchestra. Today, you will find a 4th of July event at Manila Ocean Park, described as a "spectacular celebration of independence and America's pride," which may acknowledge what is also frequently known as ‘American Friendship Day’ in the Philippines, acknowledging the ongoing relationship between the two countries despite a complicated past. Every Destination Has A Story… #independenceday #exploretheworld #travel #tourism