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Category: Cultural Routes

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

The Eastern Rail Track in Port Harcourt

Posted onFebruary 2, 2018January 31, 2018

During the British colonial era, train services were regular and one of the best means of transportation in Nigeria. The rehabilitated Eastern Rail Track is …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

Inside the lanes of the Shakhari Bazaar in Dhaka

Posted onJanuary 31, 2018February 1, 2018

Hindu Street, also known as ‘Shakhari Bazaar’ in Bangla, is the oldest street in Dhaka city. It was constructed at the time of the Mughal …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

Aligarh Muslim University

Posted onJanuary 30, 2018January 31, 2018

Raja Jai Kishan helped Sir Syed in establishing the Aligarh Muslim University. In 1877, Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College in Aligarh and …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

The Hausa way of life

Posted onJanuary 25, 2018January 31, 2018

The Hausa community of Nigeria is the largest ethnic group inhabiting the country. They are a culturally homogeneous group, and speak the Hausa language. Daura …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

Dhaka: The National Assembly Building

Posted onJanuary 23, 2018January 31, 2018

The city of Dhaka lies along the east bank of the Buri-ganga River in the heart of the Bengal delta. The music and dance styles …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

New Yam Festival in Nigeria 

Posted onJanuary 22, 2018January 31, 2018

Festivals like the New Yam represent how agriculture is one of the pillars of the Nigerian social order. The present-day borders of Nigeria were chalked …

Asia, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

Unlocking Aligarh

Posted onJanuary 21, 2018January 31, 2018

The practice of lock manufacturing in Aligarh started about 125 years ago. Before the 18th century, it was known by the name ‘Kol or Koli’. …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Jollof Rice: From New York’s MET to many satisfied tummies

Posted onJanuary 20, 2018May 22, 2018

Jollof Rice, the national dish of Nigeria, is an integral part of Nigerian culture. The dish was first discovered  in 1809 by Albright Einshton, an …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

The Argungu Festival in Nigeria

Posted onJanuary 19, 2018January 31, 2018

The Argungu festival could be regarded as the most famous festival held in the state of Kebbi. In North-Western Nigeria, in the 19th century, the …

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