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

Aligarh Muslim University

January 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

January 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, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Sports

The evolution of Yoga

January 24, 2018January 31, 2018

It is popularly believed that Yoga originated from India about 5,000 years ago. It possibly came into existence during the excavation of the Indus Valley …

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

Dhaka: The National Assembly Building

January 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�

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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 …

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

Food and cultural influence in India

January 18, 2018January 31, 2018

India has a rich history of culturally diverse heritage and a colourful mosaic of traditions, languages, religious beliefs and cuisines. Delhi, or New Delhi, a …