#cultural-practices

#cultural-practices

The Polish Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale presents Lares and Penates: On Building a Sense of Security in Architecture, an exhibition that explores how architecture continues to function as a form of protection in an age marked by uncertainty.

Surströmming is frequently described as the 'world's stinkiest food' and is a traditional Swedish delicacy consisting of fermented herring kept under pressure in a can.

Now in his forties, Nico stays connected to his parents through calls and support... But he hasn't visited in years. "If I talk about the pain, it might bleed too much," he said.

"Say what you like against civilization, it comes in dashed handy in a crisis like this. It may be purely an artificial code, but..."

Antibullyism, which is a product of modern Western universities, has spread throughout the world, contradicting and superseding native wisdom, particularly around practices like nickname cultures.

When negotiating in markets abroad, it’s crucial to understand that haggling is expected, and learning local phrases can facilitate a smoother transaction.

"After we had our girls, he assumed I was going to hide them, and I said, 'No way. They're gonna wake up and think Easter Bunny didn't come...Can you imagine the tears?'"

In early Chosŏn Korea, finger severing emerged as a form of filial piety, reflecting Confucian values, yet was interpreted differently across society.

Dance is all about being seen. How can the narrative that I’m putting into space, with my body, be read like a book?

As dabbawalas, our commitment is to deliver homemade meals with utmost precision. We've perfected our operations over the years, ensuring only one error for every six million transactions.

Once the tree is up and the halls are decked, the question becomes how long holiday decorations should stay—is there a perfect timeline, or is it all about personal choice and sentimental value?

As the holiday season ends, many individuals reflect on the past year and consider the changes they wish to implement, marking a significant cultural practice.

The practice of adding milk to tea has been around for quite some time, dating all the way back to ancient Tibet, when people added yak butter to their tea.