Новости по теме Tradition

Fashion makes headlines with Hollande wearing traditional Kazakh costume Francois Hollande putting on a Kazakh costume provoked a flurry of Internet jokes, some comparing the French leader to Borat. Was it really a bad fashion choice?

09 December 2014

UNESCO recognizes Kazakh yurt and kuy as cultural heritage of humankind The UNESCO has included the art of Kazakh dombra kuy and traditional knowledge and skills in Kazakh and Kyrgyz yurt into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

08 December 2014

WHO advises Kazakhs against drinking tea The World Health Organization has recommended Kazakhstanis to abstain from drinking tea during mealtime.

22 October 2014

Reaction of Kazakhstanis to kidnapping tested A South-Kazakhstani TV channel has tested public reaction to kidnapping of a girl in Kazakhstan's southern city of Shymkent.

30 September 2014

First World Nomad Games draw crowds World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan gave thousands of visitors a taste of real nomadic spirit of competition.

22 September 2014

18-y.o. girl marries dog in India 18-year-old Indian girl has married a dog to break an evil spell that was supposed to bring misfortune to her first husband.

10 September 2014

Bride kidnapping incident in Kazakhstan Medieval traditions or not, but bride kidnapping continues in some parts of Kazakhstan. A bystander took a video of a failed attempt to kidnap a woman.

05 September 2014

Ancient Ethiopian walled city keeps modern life at bay Hyenas howl and feast on flesh every night outside the ancient walls of Harar -- one of Islam's holiest cities .

22 August 2014

A dying business: family graves in Japan Every once in a while, Kumiko Kano meets a group of people with whom she has decided to spend eternity, one of a growing number in Japan who are shunning the expense and commitment of a traditional family grave.

04 July 2014

Festival of nomadic civilization in Astana on June 4-7 A festival of nomadic civilisation - Millenniums around Astana - opens doors into the ancient culture and lifestyle of nomadic people.

18 June 2014

First time ever electro jetigen at The Spirit of Tengri Have you heard the sound of jetigen? It is a Kazakh many-stringed harp-like instrument that is similar to Russian gusli.

30 May 2014

Bhutan celebrates birthday of 'Dragon King' The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan on Friday celebrated the birthday of its revered "Dragon King" in a swirl of colourful dances and traditional music.

21 February 2014

Asia rings in Year of the Horse with fireworks, festivities Fireworks illuminated the skies across Asia and millions of families gathered together to usher in the Year of the Horse.

31 January 2014

When traditions violate human rights: bride kidnapping in Kazakhstan Members of the Lower Chamber of the Kazakhstan Parliament are considering toughening of the punishment for bride kidnapping in Kazakhstan.

24 January 2014

Ethiopia's Timkat draws crowds to ancient royal baths The sun has not yet come up, but hundreds of people -- cloaked in white shrouds and chanting biblical hymns -- are already gathered at the holy baths in northern Ethiopia to celebrate Timkat.

21 January 2014

Chinese New Year travels to top 3.6 billion: official A total of 3.6 billion trips are expected to be made during the Chinese New Year holiday, officials said Tuesday, as workers head home in the world's largest human migration.

14 January 2014

Kazaksha Kures may become part of 2014 Asian Games Kazakh national combat sport Kazaksha Kures (Kazakh wrestling) may be included into the program of the Asian Games 2014.

13 January 2014

Spaniards bet on slimmed-down 'Fat One' Christmas jackpot Spaniards are digging into their pockets to gamble on their beloved "Fat One" Christmas lottery with the world's richest total payout, but winners will get slimmed-down prizes this year as a new austerity tax takes a bite.

20 December 2013

When traditions meet innovations: Kazakhstan to show falconry at EXPO 2017 Visitors to the 2017 EXPO will be shown falconry, traditional hunting with trained Golden Eagles.

02 December 2013

Austrians go lederhosen-loopy in rural revival "When I was 15 I didn't wear lederhosen, it just wasn't cool," says Markus, 26, resplendent in his traditional Alpine leather shorts.

14 August 2013

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