Masthash

#cultures

AI Automations Experimental
2 days ago

The Art of Slow Cooking A Fusion of Cultures in Urban Environments

See More Seeds: https://aidyslexic.raupulus.dev/collections/show/731

#StableDiffusion #ai #ArtificialIntelligence #professional-photographer #food-dishes #restaurant-menus #event-posters #food-presentations #Yossy-Arefi #urban-setting #city #fusion #cultures #cuisines #slow-cooking #condiment-dish

Image prompt: authentic
Dall-e2 output description: In the heart of authenticity, even the trees dream in colors unseen. 🌈🌳✨

"Authentic" is the top word of 2023, according to America's oldest dictionary.

My thought on "Embracing Tradition in a Digital Age"

In a time where our lives are increasingly connected with digital advancements and #AI, Merriam-Webster's selection of "#Authentic" as the word of the year resonates deeply. This choice reflects a substantial increase in online searches, underscoring a collective need for genuineness amidst a sea of #digital transformations, #virtual experiences, and let's face it: a ton of made up stuff.
 
As a #society, we stand at a pivotal crossroads, navigating through layers of #propaganda and fabricated realities that span the globe. In my #Podcast Redefining Society, I often explore the necessity of #progress in all forms and shapes, while emphasizing the importance of grounding our society in #reality and staying true to the core values that define our #cultures, #traditions, and most of all our humanity, or what makes us human anyway... which is now more than ever a topic for profound ethical conversations.

Today, "Authentic" is not just a word; it's a testament to our collective desire to maintain a connection with what is real and tangible. In these times of profound digital change involving generative AI and virtual experiences, the prominence of "Authentic" is a reminder of our innate need for truth and sincerity.

There's a beautiful harmony in embracing both worlds – the exhilaration for what's digital and #futuristic, and the appreciation for what's analog and, yes, perceived as more authentic (up for discussion 🤔). It's about finding balance and ensuring that our digital advancements enhance rather than replace the authentic experiences that form the essence of our human experience.

As we continue to explore this intersection of technology and society, let's remember the value of authenticity. It's more than just a word; it's a guiding principle that can help us navigate the complexities of our modern world.

Read more about the significance of this word choice here.
https://lnkd.in/gRPajsXn

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Sincerely, 
Marco Ciappelli

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#digitalart #reality #dream

Atlas Obscura
1 week ago

Shima Spain Village in Shima, Japan

This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside.#history&culture #cultures #amusementparks #section-Atlas
Shima Spain Village

Mark@RCR 🌀
1 week ago

For Indigenous scholar Robin Wall Kimmerer, Western grammatical norms of using “it” to refer to more-than-human relatives absolve settler #cultures of moral responsibility for exploiting and dominating nature. Here’s what we can say instead, drawn from Kimmerer’s #native Anishinaabe. #nature #animism
https://deceleration.news/2021/03/19/nature-pronouns/

Phoenix.Serenity
2 weeks ago

#CULTURES OF #RESISTANCE — directed by #IaraLee; #CulturesOfResistance #Films

In 2003, #FilmDirector iara lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction. After several years, traveling over 5 continents, iara encountered growing numbers of people who committed their lives to promoting change. This is their story.

https://culturesofresistancefilms.com/cor-feature

#RecommendedFilm #documentary #DocFilm #Educational #geopolitics

Cahiers Pédagogiques
2 weeks ago

[AGENDA] Notre prochain #webinaire aura lieu le mardi 28 novembre à 20 heures, autour de notre dossier "Les cultures à l'école", avec les coordonnateurs du dossier, Régis Guyon et Catherine Hurtig-Delattre, et Corinne Brisbart et Marco Brighenti.
Inscription gratuite mais obligatoire.

#cultures #inclusion #langues #accueil #hospitalité#multiculturalisme #Cahierspedago


https://www.cahiers-pedagogiques.com/webinaire-entre-scolaire-et-non-scolaire-2/

C. L. Nichols
3 weeks ago

https://specstories.substack.com/p/trailblazing-pens

* Trailblazing Pens *
25 Modern #Female #Writers Who Redefine #Literature

These 25 modern female writers have not only crafted compelling #stories but have also challenged societal norms, questioned conventions, and paved the way for a more inclusive #literary landscape. Their works resonate across #cultures, inviting #readers to explore the rich tapestry of #human experiences through the lens of #diverse, talented #storytellers.

Cahiers Pédagogiques
3 weeks ago

[PARUTION]
Voici notre n° 588 et son dossier "Les cultures à l’école", coordonné par @reguyon et Catherine Hurtig-Delattre
L’école accueille et transmet une grande diversité de cultures. Comment les reconnait-elle ? Comment se passe la rencontre avec l’autre, entre inclusion et tensions ? Notre dossier invite à faire place à l’altérité, pour faire société.
#cultures #multiculturel #école #Cahierspedago

https://www.cahiers-pedagogiques.com/n-588-les-cultures-a-lecole/

Danny Boling 🌈 ☮️
3 weeks ago

▪️Best▪️ ▪️Oatmeal▪️ ▪️Ever▪️

"I know that the discovery of the #NewWorld means a lot of different things to a lot of different #cultures. I like the sound of #Bartolomé Day. If you don't like that, call it #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Or perhaps Chris-Columbus-was-a-#turd Day. I'd even settle for just calling it #MONDAY.

https://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day
Christopher #Columbus was awful (but this other guy was not) - The #Oatmeal

#ChristopherColumbus #Holiday #Indigenous #Native #Lucayan #Bahamas

#IAmDB

(It's the first panel of the comic strip at the link in the OP. Click that link for the rest of it.)

October 12 is Columbus Day in the United States of America. 

When asked to describe Christopher Columbus, most people generally say two things: 

1) He was a brave explorer who, despite terrible odds, sailed across the Atlantic and proved that the earth was round. 
2) He was a tireless, courageous hero who discovered the New World.

These are the ideas that comprise Columbus's legacy. 

I am here to dispel those ideas and, with as much candor as I can muster, introduce a few of my own.
rameshgupta
3 weeks ago

@jackmaurus

⬆️ #Iran does NOT want the #MiddleEast crisis resolved in a peaceful manner.

That's why calls for #ceaseFire and calls for a political or diplomatic solution are so vacuous.

Like #Nazi, full & #final destruction of #Jews & #Israel is the stated goal of Iran's #theocracy and #Hezbollah + allied militant groups.

These are two #religions and #cultures on a collision course, and #Russia is an opportunist that is using this crisis now to further its own revanchist efforts in #Ukraine.

GW
1 month ago

#MENTALHEALTH
Embark on a Literary Adventure: Unleash the Power of #Reading to Explore #Ideas and #Cultures!

People should let their #kids read anything. It’s important to remember that books, like comedic plays, need to be geared toward the reading level of the audience. But keeping kids from reading books that are thought to be dangerous takes away more than just a new point of view.That takes away their chance to get ready for the hard times they’ll be facing.

https://medium.com/@gwfoto/embark-on-a-literary-adventure-unleash-the-power-of-reading-to-explore-ideas-and-cultures-4cd01f5127e0

books every kid should be exposed to as they grow up
Atlas Obscura
1 month ago
Vent Haven is a must-see for lovers of oddity museums, quirky collections, or off-the-beaten-path places.#thea #history&culture #history #art #popculture #cultures #museums #section-Articles
The World’s Only Ventriloquism Museum is in Northern Kentucky
Jan Höglund
1 month ago

All cultures (including organizations and communities) are networks of trust; hierarchy is merely the scaffolding on which it hangs. Trusted networks are the greatest resistors to change. However, activating those trust networks is what catalyzes that very same resistance into sustainable change. —Karen Stephenson
#cultures #networks #trust #change

Thierry ! ⏚
1 month ago

Les #guerres ne sont jamais des conflits entre #cultures ou entre #civilisations, car celles-ci ont toujours de belles choses à offrir. Ce sont toujours des guerres entre obscurantismes. Les nations qui répondent à la violence par la guerre tombent du côté de l'obscurantisme, qu'il soit politique ou religieux, au lieu de rester du côté de l'intelligence, de la recherche de justice par des moyens qui feraient honneur à leur humanité.
Bon, ça se discute, mais ça me fait du bien de l'écrire.

🎙️ ✨ A new episode has been published on @ITSPmagazine

Show: Audio Signals With @Marcociappelli

Episode: Culinary Stories: How Food & Wine Reflect the Pulse of Politics, Economics, and Culture

Guest: Bill Echikson, Senior Fellow at Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

Podcast format: Video & Audio

#culinary #cultures #geopolitics #economics

Enjoy!

👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals

Japanned Steve McCarty
1 month ago

Presentation and cosplay! Colorful scenes with faculty and staff from Kindai University (近畿大学) in Osaka and Rangsit University near Bangkok, and students from several Asian countries. For the first time I presented on American culture and multiculturalism, drawing from my Intercultural Communication class. The slideshow is at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374143089 or https://www.academia.edu/107508712
The Kindai faculty presenter on Japanese culture let us dress up in yukata, and I could even get a pair of geta wooden slippers for cosplay photos!

#Japan #Osaka #culture #cultures #multiculturalism #diversity #AmericanCulture #JapaneseCulture #Thailand #Asia #InterculturalCommunication #StudyAbroad #education #cosplay

@edutooter

Boston in the fall
An attraction for the audience of Asian students was for a sensei of Japanese culture to dress us up in yukata
Distinctive red brick gate of Kindai University in Osaka
Explained the World Cultural Map based on survey research

The Differences in Workplace Hierarchies Between Different Cultures | Journey to Diversity Workplaces https://bit.ly/3rTTFwZ #J2DW #Nepotism #Hierarchies #Cultures #cdnpoli @cdnpoli

Steve Dustcircle 🌹
2 months ago

How #AI reduces the world to #stereotypes;
We analyzed 3,000 AI images to see how #imagegenerators visualize different countries and #cultures.

https://restofworld.org/2023/ai-image-stereotypes

Ricardo Harvin
2 months ago

"They describe TCKs as having been exposed to many #cultures, yet not having developed a full sense of belonging in any of the cultures they have experienced...The literature describes TCKs as facing unique difficulties in the development of individual identity. These struggles may include difficulties in experiencing a sense of belonging, #enculturation, #identity, grief and loss, and faith."

"Hi, it's me. I'm [a #TCK] it's me."

Neither here, nor there, nor anywhere.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/courageously-and-boldly/202203/third-culture-kids-individuals-in-global-transition

C. L. Nichols
2 months ago

https://specstories.substack.com/p/imaginative-storytelling

#Imaginative #Storytelling

For #creative #fiction #writers, exploring rare and unusual subjects can be a great way to spark #creativity and offer #readers fresh #perspectives. Here are some intriguing #topics that might serve as fertile ground for imaginative storytelling

#scifi #speculativefiction
#speculativeencounters #cultures #writingcommunity #substack #writersofinstagram #stories #plotting

C. L. Nichols
2 months ago

specstories.substack.com/p/bio…

Biomes

#Biomes are characterized by their #climate, #vegetation, and #wildlife. They range from lush #rainforests teeming with #biodiversity to frigid #tundra #landscapes where only the hardiest of #creatures #survive.

#scifi #speculativefiction
#speculativeencounters #cultures #writingcommunity #substack #writersofinstagram #stories #plotting #storytelling

↪ Philippe 👣 Ⓥ
2 months ago

#Sécheresse Comment la météo d'octobre et les records de chaleur en septembre affectent les #cultures...
https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/environnement/article/comment-la-meteo-d-octobre-et-les-records-de-chaleur-en-septembre-affectent-les-cultures_223780.html

Il est question d'adaptation des cultures au manque d'#eau mais jamais de la lutte contre le changement climatique. Pourtant, remettre en cause les productions liées à l'élevage et développer le maraîchage permettrait à la fois de s'adapter et lutter contre. #agriculture

C. L. Nichols
2 months ago

https://specstories.substack.com/p/world-building-2

#WorldBuilding 2

In "World Building" for #fiction #writers, there are several related topics that can provide valuable insights and tools for creating rich and #immersive #fictional #worlds. This post covers eight of those areas.

#Sciencefiction is a #genre of #literature that explores #imaginative and #creative possibilities of #science and #technology.

#scifi #speculativefiction #societies
#speculativeencounters #cultures #writingcommunity #plotting #stories

Cahiers Pédagogiques
2 months ago

Aux frontières du scolaire -
Avant-propos de notre dossier "Scolaire, non scolaire", par @auz et Baptiste Besse-Patin
#cahierspedago #école #périscolaire #cultures #parents #classedehors

https://www.cahiers-pedagogiques.com/aux-frontieres-du-scolaire/

Open Book Publishers
2 months ago

📢#OutNow in #OA: '#Linguistic Theory and the #Biblical Text', edited by William A. Ross and Elizabeth Robar.

This volume is the result of the 2021 session of the Linguistics and the #Biblical Text research group of the Institute for Biblical Research, which addresses the history, relevance, and prospects of broad theoretical linguistic frameworks in the field of #biblicalstudies.

#Cognitive #Linguistics, Functional #Grammar, generative linguistics, historical linguistics, complexity theory, and #computational analysis are each allotted a chapter, outlining the key theoretical commitments of each approach, their major concepts and/or methods, and their important contributions to the contemporary study of the #biblical text.

This #OA title is available at https://openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0358

👉This is the 20th volume published as part of our '#Cambridge #Semitic #Languages and #Cultures' series.

Click below to access other titles in the series 👇https://www.openbookpublishers.com/series/2632-6914

Cover of 'Linguistic Theory and the Biblical Text' on a 3D image of a tablet, a phone, and a book.
Japanned Steve McCarty
2 months ago

"U.S. Culture and Multiculturalism": A longtime professor in Japan looks back at the U.S. in terms of culture. See this self-explanatory slideshow for Thai and Japanese university participants on what culture is, world cultures and values, and comparative culture. For example, you can see intercultural communication research findings on where the U.S., Japan, and Thailand stand on the cultural dimension of individualism vs. collectivism. The presentation aims for objectivity, so you can draw your own conclusions:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374143089_US_Culture_and_Multiculturalism

#Japan #Thailand #America #American #culture #values #cultures #cultural #intercultural #communication #multiculturalism

@edutooter @academicchatter

Cahiers Pédagogiques
2 months ago

[NOUVEAU]
Et voici le petit dernier des #Cahierspedago, Scolaire, non scolaire, coordonné par Baptiste Besse-Patin et @auz !

Les frontières entre l’école et le « non scolaire » se brouillent. Notre dossier s’attache à définir ce qui est scolaire et ce qui ne l’est pas, alors que l’on apprend dans bien d’autres lieux et circonstances.

#scolaire #périscolaire #extrascolaire #cultures #apprentissages #frontières #éducation #dehors #écoledehors #corps #hybride

https://www.cahiers-pedagogiques.com/n-587-scolaire-non-scolaire/

Cahiers Pédagogiques
2 months ago

[SAVE THE DATE]
📣On se voit en vrai à notre colloque "Ouvrir les portes de l’école !" ?🗓
Lundi 23 octobre, de 14h à 18h, au lycée Jacques-Decour à Paris.
#ouverture #école #colloque #périscolaire #sport #classedehors #cultures #cahierspedago

Inscription gratuite mais obligatoire.

https://www.cahiers-pedagogiques.com/ouvrir-les-portes-de-lecole/

Atlas Obscura
2 months ago

Der Maibaum (The Maypole) in Oregon, Ohio

A focal point for the German American Festival-Society symbolizing the "Spirit of Unity' and fellowship for the Toledo area.#holidays #festivals #parks #publicart #paganism #cultures #midsummer #section-Atlas
Der Maibaum (The Maypole)

★ Σταργαζερ ★
2 months ago

"These millennia-old sky #traditions aren't just random stories meant to entertain around the fire; they are often cornerstones of entire #cultures and #societies. We all share the same sky, and anyone from the same culture can identify the same constellations night after night. The loss of that access and #heritage is a loss of part of our #humanity."

#space #NightSky #noctalgia

The loss of dark skies is so painful, astronomers coined a new term for it | Space
https://www.space.com/light-pollution-loss-dark-skies-noctalgia

Ricardo Harvin
3 months ago

45 years later and #ADreamIsSomethingYouWakeUpFrom, 1978, directed by #LarryBullard and #CarolynJohnson, is as relevant now, as then.

Part #documentary, part narrative #film, it focuses on particulars of the #Black experience in the #US, yet it's relevance spans across all races and #cultures in regards to #capitalism and #economics, #gender roles and gendered #violence, #family, and the realities of the "#AmericanDream".

#TheCriterionChannel

https://www.criterionchannel.com/videos/a-dream-is-what-you-wake-up-from

🇺🇸 JewWhoHasItAll
3 months ago

Re: Bake Sale

Dear Gveret Abbott,
We are sorry, but it is not possible to switch the #cookies that were assigned. It would not be fair to the other children who started baking their cookies already.

You mentioned that Benedict was assigned the most difficult cookie on the list, and that it is one that you aren’t familiar with because you don’t celebrate #RoshHashanah. We teach our children in class that we should embrace challenges and learn about other #cultures.

1/3

Atlas Obscura
3 months ago
Lacrosse can trace its origins back centuries to the Native American "Creator's Game."#podcast #cultures #museums #indigenous #nativeamericans #section-Articles
Podcast: Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center
Andy
3 months ago

In #Saltaire for an excellent cheese board at #Cultures Deli and Drafthouse. Small but well chosen #beer selection including a Vinohradsky pilsner.

Ben Higbie
3 months ago
Atlas Obscura
3 months ago

Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum in Malacca, Malaysia

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.#architecture #houses #housemuseums #museums #cultures #section-Atlas
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

Stefano Marinelli
4 months ago

Hello once more, friends of #BSDCafe and explorers of the #Fediverse,

Are you ready for some more useful tips to make the most out of your Mastodon journey? Here we go:

• Consider adding #AltText to images you post. Not only is it good for SEO, it's also considerate to visually impaired users. To add alt text, just click on 'Edit' after attaching an image to your post and write a brief description in the 'Describe for the visually impaired' field.

• Be mindful of the different #cultures on Mastodon. With a vast global community, it's always a good practice to be respectful of different customs, languages, and traditions.

• Get to know your server's #moderators and their policies. They're there to ensure a safe and harmonious experience for all users. In case of any trouble or queries, don't hesitate to reach out to them.

• In Mastodon, you can create #lists to better organize the content you follow. It's a great way to categorize and filter your feed, helping you stay on top of topics you're most interested in.

• Remember, #silencing or #suspending an account or server is always an option if you find content disturbing or inappropriate. You have control over your Fediverse experience.

Together, we're making the Fediverse a better place. Stay tuned for more tips!

#FediverseTips #SocialMediaEtiquette #FediTips #MastodonWisdom #Mastodon #MastodonTips

rameshgupta
4 months ago

@uspolitics

Like #Taliban in #Afghanistan, #FarRight #Conservatives are running #educators out of #Idaho for teaching #kids about #world #cultures and #UnitedNations. Same in #Florida.

They love the #poorlyEducated but hate their #educated #constituents.

They have a #perverse #incentive to keep their state #ignorant & #uneducated because that's the only way they can lock their hold on #power, not by keeping or welcoming #smart people in.

#Republican #GOP #MAGA #USA

https://truthout.org/articles/idahos-teacher-of-the-year-winner-leaving-state-following-right-wing-harassment/

Atlas Obscura
4 months ago
A small museum tells the stories of the Gullah Geechee people and how they've shaped America.#islands #language #cultures #slavery #blackhistory #americansouth #podcast #section-Articles
Podcast: Gullah Museum
Tommaths (he/him)
4 months ago

This is interesting: a #map of world #cultures that traditionally have three or more #genders: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/content/two-spirits_map-html/

A couple of observations:

1. The text is very much written from a binary-gender perspective which is slightly disappointing but perhaps might ease the way for people who are still uncomfortable with the idea of anything but a strictly binary man + woman based society.

2. Some of the entries seem to label certain sartorial choices as a third #gender, and I'm not sure that's accurate. Are people who are biologically male and choose to wear clothing that their society labels as feminine necessarily members of a "third gender"? It could be that nuances are being lost in these necessarily brief overviews of complex societies.

Atlas Obscura
4 months ago
In Kannauj, perfumers have been making monsoon-infused mitti attar for centuries.
How Indian Perfumers Capture the Smell of Rain
MMR Nmd
4 months ago

PALESTINE : l'armée israélienne filmée entrain de verser du ciment dans une source d'eau qui alimente les cultures et la population palestinienne, au sud d' Hébron, dans la région de #AlHijra.

#Climat #nappesphreatiques #cultures #agriculture #sabotage #apartheid #palestine #IsraelIsAnApartheidRegime #crimesracistes #colonialisme #BDS

video d'une benne à ciment en trai n de couler son contenu au milieu d'un champ labouré, dans un puisard communiquant avec la nappe phréatique l'opération est strictement gardée par des soldats de l'armée d'occupation lourdement armés des palestiniens assistent impuissant et ne peuvent que filmer le crime
mainzed
4 months ago

+++ Jetzt bewerben +++
... auf die freien Plätze der International Summer School mit dem Thema "#Canons of #Digital #Cultures":
Wann? 11.10. bis 13.10.2023
Wo? Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur #Mainz #AdW
Wie? Bewerbung in elektronischer Form (kurzes Motivationsschreiben und Lebenslauf als PDF) bitte bis zum 11. August 2023 an: ISS_mz@uni-mainz.de
Teilnahmegebühren? Keine! Danke https://nfdi.social/@nfdi4culture
#ISS_mz2023 #DMGK #DigitalHumanities #DH #DigHum
https://iss.adwmainz.net/

Teaser-Graphik für die International Summer School (ISS) in Mainz vomn 11.-13.10.2023
Ricardo Harvin
4 months ago

"How did someone like you produce a child who thinks so very, very much?" (also me, to my parents)

And that last #scene 👏🏿

#LosingGround is well-written and #acted, with a lot of really great #shots.

The #film covers #issues of #womanhood, #patriarchy, #race, #cultures, and more using serious #adult and #intellectual #dialogue that's still too rare in #Black #cinema.

I strongly recommend this #movie.

#TheCriterionChannel

Gene Blishen
5 months ago

@liztai As a Canadian living beside the US but having your home in a #multicultural setting has been a challenge. The response from Americans when travelling in the US is startling at times. Everyone has a national identity. In todays world it must be much more fluid & bendable. #Cultures are unique, languages are exciting, foods are a delight. When one can learn & cultivate an appreciation for what you never grew up with, that is probably the best way to develop educating yourself.

Rick Thoman
6 months ago

Re-#introduction time: I've been fascinated by #Arctic & #boreal #weather, #climate and #cultures all my life and have worked as a weather & climate professional for 40 years in private, public & academic roles. I'm grateful to live in #Alaska since 1980s & for the past 33 years on Tanana Dene lands near Fairbanks. Major interest in Alaska Indigenous languages and support/promote at every opportunity. I'm strongly pro-kindness and anti-troll. Previous Mastodon account: AlaskaWx@mastodon.social

🎬 #KennethAnger has passed.

“It’s not an exaggeration to say [Anger] is the inventor of independent cinema, he’s the inventor of gay cinema, and my friend #DavidLaChapelle says he’s the inventor of the music video,” — #JeffeyDeitch, #MOCA Director (2010).

#ArtNews explains Anger's outsize influence on America's hidden #underground #cultures with excellent visuals from his work.

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/kenneth-anger-filmmaker-dead-scorpio-rising-1234669507/

@rmdes @ForeverTepsMom ... the article is indeed well written & makes a lot of good points - yet so does "Jigme" in this video, explaining the Tibetan tradition and claiming much is lost in translation ...

Truly sorry to hear, you have had traumatic experiences inside this culture! It is always difficult to get a whole picture from the outside, even if we honestly try to understand other #cultures...

What would you answer to the guy in the video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT0qey5Ts78&t=303s

Maggie
8 months ago

Traditional #African tales of monsters, genies & malevolent spirits have been reworked in a new #Netflix series.
....retelling these folktales is an important part of cultural preservation & evolution, as .. oral traditions face extinction. Many #stories disappeared during the colonial period, when written western #literature was privileged & bans on vernacular languages, containing communities’ #cultures & #history were enforced"
#BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #Blackfedi

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/apr/10/african-film-makers-reimagine-folktales-as-dark-fantasy-dramas-for-netflix

Photo of filmmakers standing in front of large film placard for the African Folktales Reimagined series

Ce matin un voisin #agriculteur à la retraite m'a gentiment labouré 1000 m² qui accueilleront les premières #cultures du jardin des faunes. Pour cet #été2023 je prévois courges, tomates, aubergines, oignons, haricots, poivrons, choux et basilic.

Et sinon, nos #fruitiers sont en #fleurs et c'est très chouette 😃

#JdF

Dans une friche, un tracteur laboure la terre. Au fond une maison et des arbres. Grand ciel bleu.
Un champ labouré. Au fond un grand chêne encore dénudé et les maisons des voisins. Ciel bleu avec quelques nuages.
Petit pommier en fleurs devant la lisière d'un petit bois.
Branche un peu grêle de cognassier, couverte de feuilles et avec de nombreuses et grandes fleurs blanches. A l'arrière plan une prairie et au fond les arbres d'un petit bois.
🇺🇸 JewWhoHasItAll
8 months ago

My trip to a Christian Market
#PublicSchool #Report
By Shlomit Ben David, age 10

Last week my family and me visited New York, where many Christians live. My dad asked if I wanted to visit a #Christian #ethnic #neighborhood and I said yes because I am very interested in all #different #cultures.

In the Christian neighborhood there were special places for Christian people to enjoy.

1/9

🇺🇸 JewWhoHasItAll
11 months ago

REMINDER TO ALL TEACHERS:

Other #cultures’ / #religions' #holidays may only be acknowledged during OUR #HolidaySeason.

If a #minority #religion has no holidays during Tishrei you may select one of theirs (e.g. Yom #Christmas) from another month (e.g. Tevet) to mention during #TheHolidaySeason.

So please, put a lid on all #holiday talk until Tishrei of next #school year. #Religious observance has no place in #PublicSchool.

Chag #Chanukkah sameach!
Principal Sara Beyla Stein

#MedinatAmerica

Osamu
11 months ago

My #Punjabi #cabDriver put me onto this #Sikh artist driving me home from the work #christmas party. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4PULA4EFzYTrxYvOVlwpiQ?si=L3l2XIGaSIC4tCdCV2rFuw
I love living in a #multicultural society where I have the opportunity to learn about other #cultures . Pays to be #curious

Japanned Steve McCarty
1 year ago

It's a small world when #OnlineLearning expert Curt Bonk of Indiana University presents a Webinar based in Canada and recommends #podcasting by my Indian colleague in Tashkent and my Japancasting channel.
Curt's tour de force "How to Use Shared Online Videos, Podcasts and Webcasts to Engage Online Learners" is reported at https://teachonline.ca/webinar/how-use-shared-online-videos-podcasts-and-webcasts-engage-online-learners
Japancasting topics so far: #Japanese #legends & #religions, society & #education, and #Asian #cultures
See details about #Japancasting #podcasts, related articles, and videos at https://japanned.hcommons.org/multimedia

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#EdTech #openedtech #openeducation #OpenAccess #OER #DistanceEducation #OnlineEducation #LanguageEducation #EducationalTechnology @martinbetts @dougholton @sharedthinking @AlejandraPickett
@jalt @edutooters @japodon
@religidons @religion

carwyn
1 year ago

Fun with slides. This week we're discussing #geeks and subcultural scenes in #China by using texts from https://chaoyang.substack.com/ to explore different #publics, #counterpublics, #cultures, #subcultures, and #affectivepublics. I appreciate when books have malleable and distinctive covers to play with -journal articles need better art (see again, Chaoyang Trap).

#AcademicChatter #AcademicMastodon #Lecturing #ChinaStudies

A repeating version of the book cover for Publics and Counterpublics by Michael Warner. The photo on the cover is several people - i think in drag - taking photos.
A version of the same cover but the colour is changed to be red and green. In a banner over the images, it says Nancy Fraser (1990) -> Rethinking the Public Sphere.
ProfRanjanaDas
1 year ago

Hello all again! So: #Commodon #introduction! I’m a Professor in #media & #communications at #University #Surrey #UK. I started w #audience #research in the #SocialMedia age w my #PhD at #LSE & am ever interested in what people do w #technology. chunk of work on #parents & #tech over last decade. I’ve spent last year listening to citizens encountering #algorithms in data driven personalisation tech. New #book due in 2023 converging my interests in #user #cultures #data #algorithm #literacies!

Jeremy Ho
1 year ago

#introductions I’m a documentary filmmaker by trade, and elsewhere in life I love #hiking, picking up #languages, learning about new #cultures, #cooking, #cinema and #music.

And yes, there is more to come.
Note that I love #photography, #food, #cultures, #languages, #people and lots lots more.

Note: I like to learn things in case you haven't guessed already.

So whatever domain you are on, I'm on too! And I'll boost your posts to infinity and beyond.

Rick Thoman
1 year ago

#Introduction time: I'm Rick. I've been fascinated by #Arctic and #boreal #weather, #climate and #cultures for more than 50 years. I've worked as a weather & climate professional for 40 years in private, public & academic spheres. I've been fortunate to live most of my life in #Alaska, and most of that time on Lower Tanana Dene lands near Fairbanks. Also, I have a big interest in Alaska Indigenous languages and will support/promote at every opportunity. I'm strongly pro-kindness and anti-troll.