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The History of Norwegian Folk Dance
The history of Norwegian folk dance is a rich heritage. The people of Norway valued their music and dance traditions so much that they never needed to revisit the past to reclaim them. It is a fixed gem in Scandinavian culture now and will continue far into the future.
How to Make a Cherokee Indian Tribal Mask
Traditional Cherokee Indian tribal masks, called booger masks, are made from gourds. A booger is roughly equivalent to a bogey man. The masks are worn while performing a repertory of booger dances. Booger masks represent caricatures of ethnic people foreign to the Cherokee tribes, including European
Golden Spherical Merkaba Techniques
"Merkaba" mysticism, in its earliest sense, is a form of esoteric practice based on the Book of Ezekiel and Ezekiel's visions of the chariot of heaven. More recently, eclectic spiritual teachers such as Drunvalo and Alton have developed Merkaba-based meditations leading to the visualization of a gol
History of Renaissance Dresses
The Renaissance was a "new birth" of interest in the fine arts such as classic writings and music. The Renaissance began in Italy but soon spread throughout Europe. This age of arts also changed women's clothing to reflect the romantic mood of the era.
Traditional Chinese Costumes for Men
Silk has been used as a fabric in China for thousands of years.chinese fashion image by Liu xiang from Fotolia.comHanfu is the name given to the historical dress of the Han Chinese people. It was worn for thousands of years before the establishment of the Qing Dynasty in 1644. There is...
Anasazi Indian Tools
With a proud history and a sophisticated civilization, the Anasazi people hold a special place in Native American history. They were referred to by their descendants as "the ancient ones" and were seen as the keepers and cultivators of knowledge. The Anasazi used a variety of tools and implements th
Origins of Folk Dance
Folk dance---a type of dance that has evolved organically from the culture and traditions of a region or community---is neither choreographed nor performed by professional dancers. Despite the coining of the term "folk dance" in the 19th century, spontaneous dancing to celebrate significant social o
The Significance of the Moon & Stars to Native Americans
Native Americans live in close symbiosis with nature. Their culture, customs and traditions are all an ode to nature. They understand the importance of respecting life and try their best to co-exist with all life forms on Earth. The moon and stars have a special significance to Native Americans.
History of Weaving Berber Rugs
An authentic Berber rug represents a tradition handed down from generation to generation throughout North Africa. Hand-woven Berber rugs, or carpets, are prized for their beauty and craftsmanship. Their value has been prized through the ages, from the days when they could be counted among the few lu
Custom Humidors - Society
Custom furnishings, clothes, cars, yachts, and even custom humidors [http://humidorscigar.blogspot.com/] are the luxuries that that the affluent enjoy in their effort to express their individualism in a world that is becoming increasingly more commercialized every ...
What Are Chryseis' Morals?
Chryseis is an early character in Homer's "Iliad." King Agamemnon has seized her as a war prize from her father, Chryses, who was a priest. Her father wants to ransom her and take her home, but Agamemnon won't allow it. Chryses serves Apollo, who sends a disease through the Greek armies until Agamem
Differences in Biological & Culture Adaptations
Biological adaption is the means by which a population evolves to be able to survive in a specific environment through natural selection. Cultural adaption is the use of non-biological means, specifically learning and communication, to adapt to an environment. The human ability to adapt culturally i
Portland Writers Find Inspiration All Over City with 4G
Portland, Oregon is perhaps one of the most inspirational of cities in the entire country. Situated in the beautiful Pacific northwest region of the United States, the landscape alone is enough to get anyone inspired. ...
Fire Towers in Arkansas
Built mostly by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s, 122 fire towers once stood in and near national forests in Arkansas, some of them rising 50 feet or more off the ground. Fire fighters would stand in these towers to watch for signs of smoke in the distance. Only 48 of these fire towe
The threat of behavioral icebergs
More than 10 years ago, I saw a black and white photograph by Richard Avedon that I still vividly remember. It was taken of a young boy in 1947 in Sicily. He was in the ...
Why Is Our Time Considered the 21st Century?
We live in what is called the 21st century. We recently began the 21st cycle of 100 years, a decade, since the contemporary calendar was started. Looking at it another way, a man who is 18 years old has already begun his 19th year--we have gone through 20 centuries, and are now beginning our 21st. A
Methods of Evaluation in Mentorship in Practice
A mentorship is a social arrangement wherein a person -- the mentor -- who has knowledge of or experience with a given subject or stage of life imparts his knowledge and experience to another person -- the protege -- who seeks knowledge of or experience with the same subject or stage of life. These
How to Stitch an Indian Back Open Blouse
Saris have two parts. The largest portion is the ghagra, a piece of fabric that wraps around the wearer's lower body and drapes over the shoulders. The choli is a tight-fitting blouse with an open back that matches the ghagra. Often the fabric for a sari contains a portion to cut off and sew into th
The History of the Native American Caddo Indian Pottery
The Caddo occupied the area of what is now eastern Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma in the Red River bend region. For more than 1,000 years, from roughly 800 to 1850, they produced distinctive, artistic pottery that continues to be sought-after today.