tradition
Japanese Emperor crowned in elaborate ceremony
In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty.
Belgian fishing village maintains fishing tradition for 600 years
In Belgium, horses pull shrimp nets in tradition unchanged since 15th century.
Greeks oldest carnival celebrated joyously with colourful masks
The village of Sochos wear goat and lamb hides with bells around their waists and masks.
India's singing village, where everyone has their melody
Kongthong has long been cut off from the rest of the world.
Mostar's youngest diver honors centuries of tradition
Debutant Emil Petrovic is the youngest participant in this year’s contest
Bathing naked with strangers? Welcome to the Japanese onsen
You can reassure yourself that you're experiencing authentic culture at the same time.
Zangbeto: Voodoo saviour of Benin's mangroves
The nightwatchman drifts along the shoreline in torrential rain to the rhythm of traditional chanting.
Old Easter tradition on the Greek island of Corfu is a smash
There are also Biblical references to the smashing of clay pottery, symbolizing the divine striking down enemies.
5 things to remember before choosing a gift for your Valentine
A perfect Valentine’s Day gift does not only mean something which is expensive and looks good.
Menstrual exile of Nepal woman sees her dying in freezing conditions
21-year-old was thrown out because of tradition in which women are exiled during menstruation for being impure or harbingers of bad luck.