March 20 is annually celebrated as International Francophonie Day. On this day almost 50 years ago in Niger, the organization 'Francophonie' was created to promote French culture and language…
In Ireland, March 17 marked St. Patrick's Day, the patron saint of the country. In Ireland, this day is a public holiday and is celebrated with a traditional parade. Participants and spectators of…
Exactly 80 years ago, on February 20, 1938, Swiss voters at a referendum gave Romansh the status of the fourth national language ("Landessprache") with a record and still unsurpassed majority of 92%…
The French baguette may be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Dominique Anract, head of the French Confederation of Bakers and Pastry Chefs (CNBPF), is campaigning for this. He…
Traditions and customs in most European countries have preserved January 6 as a holiday. In many countries, the Day of the Three Holy Kings is celebrated today. These are the three kings who brought…
In Germany, there is a time for work and a time for play – the German Kirmes or Volksfest, that is, a fair or folk festival. In the past, they were held on anniversaries of the consecration of parish…
The Czech Centre in Kyiv is preparing to launch a discussion project called "Maidan", which will tell Europeans about life in modern Ukraine, its problems and aspirations. This and other topics…
From September 9 to 17, 2017, the European Heritage Days will take place in the Czech Republic. During the event, everyone can visit hundreds of historical sites for free or at a reduced fee…
Over the past two decades, Americans' appetite for anime and manga—Japanese cartoons and comics—has grown exponentially, attracting fans of all ages and leaving an indelible mark on American culture…
The hookah was invented in India as a medicinal remedy, since it was filled with hashish – a narcotic substance with pain-relieving effects. The original name of the hookah – 'nargile' – translates…
Germans place considerable importance on the ability to behave in society. Many still consider the book "On Dealing with People" ("Über den Umgang mit Menschen"), written in the late 18th century by…