The Hawaiian Naupaka Legend
Naupaka is a shrub found near Hawaiian Island beaches that bears glossy green leaves and white flowers that resemble only half of a flower. The legend of these half-flowers come from Kauaʻi and honors the love between two young students, Nanau and Kapaka.Adapted
Uncle Bouki and Ti Malice: A Haitian Folktale
This fine tale of Uncle Bouki and Ti Malice is one of many that entertain both young and old alike in Haiti. It seems as if Uncle Bouki is always getting into some kind of trouble… we all know an Uncle
Why The Topknot Pidgeons Feed Together
An Australian FolktaleThis story comes from the Ualarai culture, an indigenous people (otherwise known as Aborigines) who originated from the New South Wales area of Australia. The elders would use this story to explain why the birds traveled and fed
The Huma Bird of Iranian Legend
https://youtu.be/F4Am_cFNdNw The Huma is a mythical bird of Iranian legends and fables. Although there are many legends of the creature, common to all is that the bird is said never to rest on the ground, and instead to live its entire
Italy – The Caprese Salad
Nothing is more enjoyable on a hot summer afternoon than a plate of Caprese Salad with tasty red tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil just picked from the garden! Chances are you’ve had this delicious treat before, but do you know
Houses of the World
Not everyone lives in a wooden house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. In fact, the traditional American home is far from the norm in places like Guatemala where a home is usually one or two rooms with
Semana Santa in Guatemala
Semana Santa (the holy week of Easter celebrated all over the world) is very important to many people living in Guatemala. I spent time in Antigua, Guatemala where there were over 50 ceremonial processions in one week. The processions wound
Dia de los Muertos in the United States
I worked on a photo documentary project about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) for many years throughout various region of Mexico. The cultural ceremony is a celebration dedicated to honoring those who have passed on. Many people