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In Albanian culture, the wedding veil symbolizes purity and modesty. It is a way to protect the bride from evil spirits on her special day. The veil is also a reflection of the family's honor and ...

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

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Damascus, Dec. 11 (SANA) Syria’s intangible cultural heritage is more than a collection of old customs—it is the living pulse of a civilization that has shaped the region for thousands of years. Its ...

Italian cooking has been awarded special cultural heritage status by the United Nations' cultural agency Unesco. National favourites including pizza are already on Unesco's list of "intangible ...

On a gray November day in Sacramento, while most stayed indoors to avoid the cold, many flocked to Cal Expo with their families for the 50th annual Sacramento Hmong New Year Festival, a three-day ...