Category: Earth Community
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Former Timber Merchant Revives Ancient Art
In Jianghan district of Wuhan, Hubei province, Wu Youquan, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of traditional guqin making, has spent over two decades transforming himself from a timber merchant into a master luthier, a maker of stringed instruments. Born in 1972 in Tuanfeng, Hubei, the craftsman has adhered to the philosophy of “approaching…
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Isle of Wight Autumn Hedgelaying Event
This sounds like fun – and it’s free! A countryside tradition will take centre stage at an event this autumn. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet will host the Autumn Isle of Wight Hedgelaying competition on November 8, with the first event taking place earlier this year. Thomas Cowley, trustee of event organiser…
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Tasting With the Eyes
The artificial display foods known as shokuhin sampuru that fill restaurant windows across Japan represent a fascinating innovation with nearly a century of history, showing how a uniquely Japanese craft evolved into an entire industry and pioneered a revolutionary form of visual communication. Sampuru first originated in the 1920s, when rapid modernization in Japan drew masses of rural…
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Every Year Crow Agency Becomes the “Teepee Capital of the World”
Every year in the middle of August the small community of Crow Agency, Montana becomes the “Teepee Capital of the World.” Thousands gather for the Crow Fair and set up over 1,000 teepees for a week-long celebration of tradition and culture.
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The Parintins Folklore Festival Is One of Brazil’s Liveliest and Most Extraordinary Events
Ed Cunningham of Time Out travels to the heart of the Amazon rainforest to attend the Parintins Folklore Festival, one of Brazil’s liveliest and most extraordinary events. Here’s his description of the event. It sounds AWESOME! Taking place on an island in the middle of the Amazon river, Parintins is accessible only by plane or…
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Ukraine Folk Festival
If you would like to learn more about Ukrainian culture and are in the Horsham, Pennsylvania area, stop by the Ukrainian Folk Festival on Sunday, Aug. 24th. The event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham. The event will…
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“Tradition Does Not Confine Us – It Guides Us”
In a recent post I acknowledged my mixed feelings about traditional cultures. Subsequently, I came across this column by Tiffani Gyatso in Buddhistdoor Global. She writes beautifully about the tension between tradition and modernity and concludes: Tradition sustains; contemporaneity provokes. And perhaps the future of art—of those expressions that truly touch the human spirit—lies precisely…
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How 15 Traditional Crafts Survived For Centuries
From India’s handmade paper and sacred metal mirrors, to Japan’s soy sauce fermented in 100-year-old barrels, Business Insider gives us an inside look at centuries-old traditions around the globe to see how they’re still standing.
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Intangible Cultural Heritage – It’s Complicated
Although I post a lot about traditional cultures, I must admit my feelings about them are mixed. I appreciate that long standing customs and traditional roles can strengthen community bonds and give a community its unique cultural identity. However, I know how stifling those roles often are for women and for those who don’t fit…
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Reviving Traditional Crafts
Ulaanbaatar, May 28, 2025 /MONTSAME/. An exhibition showcasing the collection of works by artist, researcher, and felt crafter Uriankhai D.Tangad, dedicated to his 80th birthday, took place on May 23-27, 2025, at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. Ethnographer, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Cultural Studies D. Tangad said, “Today I am displaying some of my…
