HISTORY • HERITAGE
INDIA: Kanwar Yatra – History and Mythology of the pilgrimage of Lord Shiva’s Kanwariyas
In the month of Shravan, cities and towns of the Gangetic plains are inundated with people, dressed in orange, bearing saffron flags, marching to loud music, and carrying a stick sling with pots or bottles tied to either end. They are fetching Ganga water and bringing to the local Shiva temple, a ritual that marks…
INDIA: Mythology of the Ganges river or Mother Ganga
Discover Mythology of Mother Ganga or the Ganges river
MALAYSIA: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Georgetown – Penang
Read about sacred Rituals done by Taoist priests and spirit mediums, caught in meditative trance, during the festival. Beginning with the welcoming of the gods into the temple where they are to be worshiped for nine days, and ends when the gods are sent off on the ninth day. The festival is known for the…
INDONESIA: The people of the Jungle – Myths and legends of the Orang-Utan
Discover Myths and legends of the Orang-Utan in Indonesia, the taboos and folklore of the Dayak and Iban people of Indonesia – Borneo and Sumatra. Do you know Francine Neago?
MALAYSIA: Chinese New Year in Georgetown- Penang
Discover Legend, Myth and Folklore of the Chinese New Year in Georgetown- Penang. Read about Customs, Rituals and Taboos and the many gods that are worshiped during the Spring Festival. And how the people celebrate this special time of the year.
MALAYSIA: The Rice Soul – Myths, History and Folklore of RICE – Beras or Nasi
Discover the Rice Soul- Myths, History and Folklore of RICE Beras or Nasi in Malaysia. Goddesses, harvest festival and rituals of the Rungus, Dayak and Iban. Myths, History and Folklore of RICE in Malaysia