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Diwali in Istanbul: The Indian Festival of Lights

January 7, 2019January 5, 2019

In November, Yabangee contributor Devanshu Bawa and I were invited to the Indian Diwali Festival that is organized annually by the Friends of India Association …

Asia, Cultural Identity, Intangible Heritage

The Myths of Turkey: Sarıkız

December 17, 2018October 27, 2018

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl with shiny blonde hair that run down her shoulders, and sweet hazel eyes that sparkled at …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Cultural Identity

Reliving Handicraft: Gond Painting, Dindori

November 30, 2018October 25, 2018

One of the most ancient tribes of our country; Gond, based out of the Patangarh village of Dindori district has a unique way of expressing …

Asia, Cultural Identity, Intangible Heritage, Religious, Traditions

Navratri and the triumph of Good Over Evil

November 12, 2018November 14, 2018

In India, the celebrations of Navratri spanning over nine days just concluded on the 19th of October, 2018. Each day is dedicated to a different …

Archaeology, Asia, Cultural Identity

Harihara : An marvelous freeze from Halebeedu temple

November 9, 2018October 25, 2018

Beluru and Halebeedu are famous heritage sites in Karnataka. These two twin towns were once the capital cities of Hoysala dynasty. Beluru and Halebeedu both …

Asia, Cultural Identity

A Guide To ‘Little Kabul’ in Delhi, Built By Afghan Refugees With Love

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018

Najeebullah, 32, remembers the exact date, time and year of his arrival in New Delhi. In June 2013, he left the violence of his home …

Asia, Cultural Identity

A brief history of Kolkata

October 19, 2018September 9, 2018

Geographically, Kolkata (formerly called Calcutta till 2001, thanks to its British colonial past) is situated on the eastern bank of river Hooghly (a major river …

Asia, Cultural Identity, Intangible Heritage

Görücü- Marriage Customs in Turkey

September 10, 2018August 11, 2018

Back in the day in Turkey, mothers with unwed sons would often be on the look out for a good single girl to wed their …

Asia, Cultural Identity, Heritage News, Traditions

July 15: Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s Birthday

July 23, 2018July 22, 2018

Negara Brunei Darussalam (most commonly called “Brunei”), now ruled by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, always has this misnomer of being a “boring” country with nothing to …