#cultural-identity

#cultural-identity

My relationship with English began by force. Growing up in A Coruña, Spain, in the early 2000s, we were told that learning a second language was just as important as memorizing the multiplication table. After the 2008 financial crisis left the Spanish economy " melting down like a Dali horrorscape," as one Atlantic writer put it, English became what seemed like our national salvation, a one-way ticket to a better future abroad.

My boyfriend, Paul, and I moved in together five months ago. Since then, a rift has emerged Paul wants potatoes with every meal. Actually, he often wants two types of potatoes with his meals mash and chips, for example, or roasties and mash. I prefer rice. We split the cooking, so it's a continual battle between us: which carb is better?

At more than 6ft tall, Giacomo was hard to miss. He was also friendly, smiley and, while he didn't speak a word of English, I loved that he spared me the whole ciao bella swagger usually reserved for foreign girls. I wasn't foreign. Not really. My parents moved to Scotland in the 1960s, settling in the Borders town of Selkirk, but Atina had always been part of our lives, woven into every holiday, every dish on the dinner table.

In contemporary architecture, hotel design is no longer defined solely by luxury and accommodation. Instead, it is becoming a platform to explore questions of identity, ecology, and cultural meaning. Beyond providing rooms and amenities, hotels today aim to create immersive experiences that connect travelers to local traditions, landscapes, and communities. In this curated selection of unbuilt hospitality projects, submitted by the ArchDaily community, speculative and competition-winning proposals offer a glimpse into the future of hospitality,

"In the new film 'The Nomad,' we learn that Elazzaoui is much more than a fierce but warm competitor. We learn of his Berber heritage, how he comes from a traditionally nomadic family living at the edge of the Sahara Desert in southern Morocco."

The end of martial law in the late 1980s coincided with a new freedom of expression in Taiwan, marked by a questioning identity and cultural exploration.

Ehab Mzeal expresses deep sorrow over his lost homeland, stating, "My heart and soul are in Deir ez-Zor. No money, no homes or luxury in the world can compensate for what I've lost there."

Symbols like kajal-laden eyes and colorful parandis are painted on trucks and tuks across the Indian subcontinent, conveying personal stories tied to myths and traditions.

"I hated being different, speaking differently, and having customs and traditions that differed from those of mainstream America. In Hong Kong, we were part of the Chinese majority. But this all changed when my parents decided to move the family to America when I was a toddler."

Bhim Singh, a member of the Indian Parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha, recently submitted a written inquiry pressuring the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to change the code, claiming it makes people "uncomfortable." Singh said in his inquiry that the abbreviation is "socially and culturally offensive" and that it should be changed to "a more respectful and culturally appropriate code."

Anila Quayyum Agha creates large-scale installations that utilize the power of light and shadow to transform a room. Her works take a simple cube as a starting point.

Venezuela holds two world records: the most international beauty crowns and the largest proven oil reserves, tied to progress, modernity, and power.

The rebellious, radical Superman was dangerous. He could inspire. And so he had to be coopted.

"The show was like a fifth of what it was meant to be, but I gave it my all. London has a beautiful energy which gave me strength."

Lafourcade expresses her admiration for the Virgin of Guadalupe, referring to her as a universal feminine force and an archetype that resonates deeply with many people.

Every week, the Teitel family balanced their Jewish faith and community ties with their grocery store's operations, serving Italian neighbors and maintaining cultural traditions intertwined with survival.

The book, 'Becoming Baba', chronicles the experience of having Muslim parents and raising Muslim children in a frequently hostile environment, reflecting the author’s personal heartbreak over incidents in Gaza.

Basketball was the common ground in my life. It connected me with my dad, my heritage, and a new path as I transitioned to life in Korea.

The music of the duo Zoj, featuring Gelareh Pour, has provided solace amidst the bleakness of the world, contrasting with the pain conveyed by social media algorithms.