By Habila Ibrahim, Abuja | Last Updated on August 8, 2026. Introduction 🇲🇽 Mexican Traditions: Day of the Dead Explained Most of the people when they first hear the word death, they assume they will experience sadness, tears, and painful farewells. Other cultures around the world have quiet and intimate funerals where a family faces
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By Habila Ibrahim, Abuja | Last Updated on August 11, 2026. Introduction For years, there has been a growing belief that globalization, modernization and the influence of Western lifestyles are gradually pushing African cultures into extinction. When our cities are stretching out further all the time, when young people visit far-flung corners of the world
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By Habila Ibrahim, Abuja | Last Updated on August 15, 2026. Introduction Marriage is one of those matters that can reveal a great deal about a society. It is not only about two people deciding to spend their lives together; in many African communities, it is also about family, responsibility, respect, tradition and the hope
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By Habila Ibrahim, Abuja | Last Updated on August 18, 2026. Introduction Nigeria is country in which the culture is not just remembered or revered, but is in fact; alive and in practice everyday. From the northern cities where royal horsemen ride in colourful processions, to the southern communities where people gather to honour kings,
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By Habila Ibrahim, Abuja | Last Updated on August 30, 2026. Introduction to Bwiti in Cameroon: A Journey into the Spiritual World of the Fang Every culture has its stories that are not readily understood by people outside that culture. Some are told through music and dance, others through festivals, food, clothing, family traditions or
Published By Habila Ibrahim, Abuja | Last Updated on September 2, 2026. Introduction When we refer to Africa and Asia, distance perhaps comes to the mind. But this is for sure, these two giants of the planet-continent are divided by miles of sea and distinguished by thousands of languages, multitudes of ethnic groups, of religions
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Introduction Many believed that there were some aspects of culture and traditions that were harsh to implement but because of the coming of Christianity, such law or decisions were relaxed to pave way for forgiveness and trust God for revenge. Before Christianity, many cultures and traditions encourages passing judging immediately after the act has been
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Introduction In our quest to keep posting cultures of the world through our cultural heritage website, we landed Zomi tribe. The Zomi people are one of the prominent ethnic groups of Southeast Asia, known for their rich cultural heritage, strong community bonds, and deep-rooted traditions. They are part of the larger Zo ethnic family and
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Introduction Our cultural heritage took us to Argungu and this time, is not about the Argungu Festival but the native of the Argungu, Kebbawa. The Kebbawa people of Argungu in Kebbi State are one of the most culturally rich and historically significant ethnic groups in northern Nigeria. Known for their deep-rooted traditions, fishing heritage, and
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Introduction to Petra Petra is an ancient archaeological city located in southern Jordan near the town of Wadi Musa. The city lies within a narrow valley surrounded by dramatic sandstone mountains. Historical places are part of our cultural heritage and our voyage took us to another history place called Petra. Petra is one of the
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