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Peruvian Cuisine: A History of Cultural Fusion Through Centuries

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Peruvian cuisine is one of the world’s most diverse and flavorful culinary traditions. It is a testament to the country’s rich history of cultural fusion. Rooted in ancient indigenous ingredients and techniques, Peruvian food has evolved over centuries. Its cuisine has absorbed influences from Spain, Africa, China, Japan and other regions. This combination resulted in… Continue reading Peruvian Cuisine: A History of Cultural Fusion Through Centuries

Here’s How The Women of Costa Rica are Giving Back to The World Through Indigenous Art and Crafts

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In the lush green hills of Costa Rica, women are doing more than keeping ancient traditions alive. They’re also teaching visitors how to live in a better way for Mother Earth. These women, hailing from the Boruca and Térraba communities, are crafting a future that respects their heritage and the planet. Upon a visit with… Continue reading Here’s How The Women of Costa Rica are Giving Back to The World Through Indigenous Art and Crafts

Alaska Airlines Promotes Indigenous Artist With Its First Aircraft Named in Alaska Native Language

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In a groundbreaking announcement, Alaska Airlines has unveiled its latest artistic masterpiece, ‘Xáat Kwáani’ (Salmon People), an aircraft adorned with captivating Northwest Coast formline art, fulfilling the long-held dream of artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl. Formline art is a feature in the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast of North America. This historic achievement… Continue reading Alaska Airlines Promotes Indigenous Artist With Its First Aircraft Named in Alaska Native Language

Brazil Federal Courts Expel American Company For Illegal Fishing Activities In The Amazon Rain Forest

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In 2021, Acute Angling, a New Jersey-based fishing tourism company, promoted on its website a trip to explore a remote Indigenous area of the Amazon rainforest for fishing activities. “The trip is for ‘the hard-core angler with a streak of exploration, adventure and discovery in their blood,” said the company. “If you itch to be… Continue reading Brazil Federal Courts Expel American Company For Illegal Fishing Activities In The Amazon Rain Forest

Disrespectful Tourist Gets Booed and Fined For Climbing Ancient Mayan Temple In Mexico

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Ancient Mayan ancestors weren’t happy and neither were visitors at the Temple of Kukulcán when a woman climbed and danced on the off-limits structure. The pyramid lies in the center of Chichen Itza, an archaeological site in Yucatán. According to Daily Mail, the trespasser is 29-year-old Abigail Villalobos, of Mexico, who locals are now calling Lady… Continue reading Disrespectful Tourist Gets Booed and Fined For Climbing Ancient Mayan Temple In Mexico

Pope Francis Issues Apology For School Abuses Against Indigenous Children in Canada

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During his first visit to Canada, Pope Francis apologized for abuses committed in Catholic schools for over 100 years against indigenous children in the country. “I apologize, in particular, for how members of the Church and religious communities collaborated with the cultural destruction project promoted by the governments that resulted in residential schools”, said the… Continue reading Pope Francis Issues Apology For School Abuses Against Indigenous Children in Canada

 
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