The Himba People

HIMBA – Ethnic Group (Namibia) from jjackk on Vimeo. The Himba people live in the Kunene region of northern Namibia. There are between 20,000 and 50,000 Himba people. The Himba are closely related to the Herero people. About 240,000 Herero people live in Namibia, Botswana and Angola. They belong to the Bantu group of African…

Tarof – A social principle in Iran

Tarof is a key concept and one of the important traditions in Iranian culture. Tarof can be described as a specific form of Iranian etiquette or politeness to show respect for others. Persian culture is characterized by Taarof (the art of excessive politeness and humility). The art of Taarof has its roots in the Persian…

Jai Jai Swayambhunath

Swayambhunath from Rajat Sharma on Vimeo. Swayambhunath — also known as the Monkey Temple, for its holy, furry dwellers that swing from the rosewood trees  is one of the oldest and most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus as well as Buddhists. The main entrance has 365 stone…

Kenya -Welcome to the vibrant culture

Kenya from Gokhan Yorgancigil on Vimeo. Kenya is named after Mount Kenya- the second tallest Mountain in Africa. The Kikuyu people who lived around present day Mt Kenya referred to it as Kirinyaga or Kerenyaga, meaning mountain of whiteness because of its snow capped peak. Mt Kirinyaga which was the main landmark became synonymous with…

Visit Slovakia -Let’s explore it together!

Slovakia – Get Lost in Paradise | DJI Phantom 2 in 2.7k Resolution from Elevate Studio Ltd on Vimeo. Slovakia is located in the middle of Europe. Slovakia is divided into 8 sections (in Slovak “kraj”), which correspond roughly to the areas surrounding the eight largest cities.Slovakia is a small and colorful country in Central…