Tag: tradition

Despite cultural differences, we share a common desire to memorialize the dead

In two small towns on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, residents are celebrating a days-long ceremony called the Manene

Pope Francis underlined that “the true Catholic Christian and human tradition … grows, progresses”

The Santacruzan now being held as a pageant is an indication of how the Catholic Church has been losing its grip on the faithful

Varanasi's hand-weavers have cultivated a reputation for excellence over centuries, specializing in intricate patterns

The textile once brought magnificent riches to the lands where it was spun

Horseback archery was common for thousands of years in hunting and warfare but declined with the introduction of modern combat gear

The annual two-day tradition of visiting tombs is a major family affair before the pandemic and an occasion for celebrations

The great-grandmother in Kerala, southern India, has been a driving force in the revival of the ancient kalaripayattu

Water bearers have existed in South Asia for centuries, providing water to travelers and warriors during battles in ancient times