Tag: folklife
Guggal. A fragrance known to the west since Biblical times, with medicinal properties known to Indians for long before that. Shivam Tiwari… read more
Discover the use of cow products in history and heritage of traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda and daily life. ETHNOMEDICINE: The use of… read more
The “hoja sagrada” or sacred leaf has enormous significance to Aymara and Quechua people in the Andes. Discover the coca leaf in… read more
Discover the curative use of cocoa among the Maya & Mexica/Aztec of pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, based on reports from the colonial era to… read more
Every part of the palm is useful in one way or another. Coconut’s historical, cultural, and health significance in India, includes its… read more
All parts of the Sacred Fig are used as a medicine for their cooling and healing properties, as part of the Indian… read more
Paraguayans and North Argentinians drink Tereré – cold mate with iced water or fruit juice (orange or lemonade) and herbs such as… read more
Frankincense is the fragrant gum resin obtained from balsam trees (Boswellia), most commonly the tree resin is put on a heat source… read more
Ancient Meso-Americans consumed chocolate in a variety of ways. It could be everything from a ritual potion, to a healing elixir and… read more
The unique social fabric of the Italian bar is made by the locals, who meet there, share stories, and traditional coffee rituals.… read more
From Ethiopia and Yemen, the habit of drinking coffee traveled to Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey before becoming a dominant beverage in Europe… read more
Discover the Coffee Regions of India and South Indian coffee culture: How traditional filter kaapi is prepared and how charming Indian coffee… read more
Are magical creatures, fairies, mermaids, ghosts, giants and goddesses and gods all gone, with the mythical times? For some this magical creatures… read more
Cuy, is part of the culture, history, mythology, folklore and every day life, of Peruvians from time immemorial. This small rodent is… read more
Saint Nicholas with his long white beard, bishop’s miter and crosier rewards the well-behaved with gifts each year on 6th December. His… read more
Discover mythology, history and traditional medicinal use of Omani Frankincense Hojari, once and today. Oman is permeated with frankincense, so prevalent that… read more
Traveling and discovering is sometimes about being in the right place on the right day, for us that day was today, when… read more
Discover Myths and Legends of the Mool Mahunag Annual fair of Karsog, where devotees pray, play music, carry the murtis (god statues)… read more
Discover Myths and Legends of the Thaipusam – Tamil Nadu’s Lord Murugan festival. Where Devotees carry the kavadi and pierce their backs,… read more
Visiting South America, we have often been invited to share a mate, by friendly and curious locals. Having a mate or terere means… read more
The island’s enormous carved stone moai statues, have given allure for generations. Myths and Legends of the Moai on Rapa Nui- The… read more
