Stories about Culture
Chinese social media users call this age “The Garbage Time of History”
A new buzzword, “the garbage time of history”, has gone viral on the Chinese internet after the suspected suicide of a 30-year-old female investment bank worker.
Two Moldovan archers will carry the country’s flag at the Olympics
The Moldovan team will consist of 26 athletes in the following sports: wrestling, canoe and kayak rowing, equestrian sports, athletics (track and field), shooting, archery, and weightlifting.
In Iran, persecuted minorities can also turn into persecutors
For the past four decades, the Islamic Republic has systematically repressed religious minorities. However, within society, some oppressed minorities have mirrored this behavior and become oppressors themselves.
Hand gesture during Euro match leads to a diplomatic row in Turkey
After a Turkish football player made a controversial, ultranationalist gesture during a match, Turkey's ambassador to Germany was summoned to the Foreign Office, launching something of a diplomatic row.
Was Namibia too quick to forget genocide?
Why did Namibia take so long after independence to commemorate the genocide that wiped out roughly 76 percent of the Nama and Ovaherero people?
Faith turns fatal as blasphemy laws ignite unchecked extremism in Pakistan
The rise in lynching incidents, fuelled by political support for blasphemy laws, reveals a disturbing trend of unchecked extremism threatening lives and justice in Pakistan.
In Nepal, when yaks go, so does culture
Yaks, once central to the culture of Himalayan communities in Nepal, are declining because of lifestyle changes, outmigration, inbreeding, and the impacts of the climate crisis.
Six dishes that most represent Hong Kong
Hong Kong young people picked snacks that most represented Hong Kong cuisines. The winners were egg tarts, pineapple buns, egg waffles, milk tea, siu mai and curry fishball.
Albanian author Ismail Kadare remembered by authors from Central and Southern Europe
The news of Albanian writer Ismail Kadare's death on June 30 stunned global readers, who also include writers from Central Europe and the Balkans where he enjoyed a particular fame.
Nigeria-born writer and academic Funso Aiyejina, who had a lasting impact on Caribbean literature, has died
"Tireless" in his contributions to promote Caribbean literature and himself a prizewinning writer and beloved teacher, Aiyejina trained many leading contemporary Caribbean writers.
Drums, dance and sensuality: Afro-Panamanian bullerengue
Bullerengue is an essential part of Darién culture and symbolizes feminine sensuality.
Kyrgyzstan’s president’s niece undermines his efforts to remold national traditions
The over-the-top engagement ceremony delivered a blow to the authorities ongoing work to remold local traditions surrounding the celebration of major life-cycle events.
Beryl, the first major storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has the Caribbean's Windward Islands in its sights
Even as some social media users focused on “hurricane history” being made, Caribbean netizens were feeling deeply anxious.
In Mauritania, a mesmerising musical world blends tradition and innovation
Musical productions in Mauritania remain deeply rooted in traditional values, and artists strive to preserve this heritage despite the pressures of modern musical influences.
Love, marriage and rebellion: Exploring feminist themes in India's Angika folk songs
Songs and tales are used by practitioners as a medium to express discontent with the status quo and to assert their individuality.
A highly invasive South American catfish has slipped into Nepal’s waters
A highly invasive vermiculated sailfin catfish, originally from Madeira River Basin in South America, is poised to be a major threat to native fish in the rivers of Eastern Nepal.
Koryo-saram: The long and tragic story of Koreans in Russia
While the two dictators are growing closer, it is important to remember the tragic history of Koreans in the Tsarist and then Soviet Russia
A message from a Jamaica-born Briton on Windrush Day
As victims still wait for adequate compensation, the ongoing fiasco has prompted calls for a public inquiry into the UK's repatriation policy.
Unearthing Nepal's Past: An Interview with Journalist and Author Mohan Mainali
Global Voices interviewed journalist and writer Mohan Mainali to explore the importance of historical context in shaping Nepal’s future and inspire a deeper appreciation for the nation’s rich heritage.
Women leaders remain scarce in Thai local politics. What can be done?
"Women leaders in local politics have been working relentlessly to combat gender stereotypes, to improve the people’s standard of living, and to become living examples for future generations."
Polish-Taiwanese cultural bridges: An interview with translator Wei-Yun Lin-Górecka
Taiwan and Poland are distant geographically and culturally, yet share a long history of bilateral relations, as Lin Wei-Yun Górecka, a Taiwan based translator and researcher explains to Global Voices.