A new study from the Institute of Culture, a Brazilian think tank, shows that, as expected, the Brazilian culture is in the forefront of the global cultural rankings, with the country at number 1 and ahead of France, China, the United States, South Korea and the United Kingdom.The study, conducted by the Instituto Nacional de […]
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When I went to a new school, I was shocked by the students
The Washington Times article title China’s new textbooks are a step back in learning article The New York Times article article title ‘China is in trouble’: China’s economic woes are a ‘serious problem’ article The Times article text below is part of the China Daily article.China Daily – Chinese version The Washington Daily is a […]
How did the movie industry react to ‘Grown Ups 2’? It’s not like it was a huge hit.
A review of “Grown Up 2,” the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2009 film that starred Jennifer Aniston and Will Ferrell, says that the film was largely ignored by the industry.The movie was a box office flop and was criticized by critics as being too dark and not as progressive as the first film, according […]
Why ‘greek’ and ‘Mexican’ cultures are similar but not identical
It’s a common story in modern Latin American society.The Latin American and Caribbean region has long been known as a melting pot of different cultures and traditions.It’s also a place where people who have travelled the world and lived there for decades have their own distinct identities and ways of thinking.But is it really true […]
How to tell if your Egyptian heritage is Egyptian
An Egyptian-Canadian is making headlines in Toronto for the way he and his family say they have left the country.Derek Smith, a 23-year-old from Toronto, says he was born and raised in Egypt, but moved to Canada in 2016.He was told by his Egyptian mother that he was not Egyptian, so he left the family […]
How to listen to the music of Africa
When I visited Africa for the first time as a young adult, I was thrilled by the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of the continent.But I was also amazed at the extent to which my African-American heritage didn’t quite fit into the culture of the African nation I was visiting.The African nation that I was […]
How to make a documentary about non material culture
I am often asked what my favorite film of the past five years is.I often answer, I have no idea.The short answer is none of the above.The question I have to ask myself is, which film was the best non material cultural achievement of the year?In short, I ask, is it any of the following?Non […]