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Fashion & style
fromCN Traveller
6 hours ago

An insider's guide to shopping in Dakar, Senegal's understated, fashionable capital

Senegalese design is gaining global recognition, showcasing unique artisan crafts and vibrant culture in Dakar.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

London's Moroccan Jews keep Mimouna tradition alive

Mimouna is a Moroccan Jewish celebration marking the end of Passover, emphasizing community and the return of leavened bread.
#african-cuisine
fromTasting Table
5 days ago
Dining

25 African-Inspired Recipes You Need To Add To Your Rotation - Tasting Table

African cuisine offers diverse, flavorful dishes influenced by various cultures across the continent.
fromcooking.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Dining

Mix-and-Match These Stunning Dishes to Gather Loved Ones and Feast

Yewande Komolafe's curated menus celebrate African and diaspora cuisine through 25 recipes designed for flexible entertaining, prioritizing connection over perfection.
Dining
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

25 African-Inspired Recipes You Need To Add To Your Rotation - Tasting Table

African cuisine offers diverse, flavorful dishes influenced by various cultures across the continent.
Dining
fromcooking.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Mix-and-Match These Stunning Dishes to Gather Loved Ones and Feast

Yewande Komolafe's curated menus celebrate African and diaspora cuisine through 25 recipes designed for flexible entertaining, prioritizing connection over perfection.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Cambodian community bursts with color, dance and Khmer tradition in Oakland

The Khmer New Year Street Festival in Oakland honors victims of the Cambodian Genocide and celebrates Khmer culture and resilience.
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 years ago

Why do Swedes celebrate holidays a day early?

Swedes celebrate the day before on Holy Saturday, with Easter services in the Swedish church often taking place in the evening. This tradition reflects a broader cultural practice of marking holidays the evening before the main day.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Rhythms that cross the borders of Africa

Oumy is a leading figure in contemporary Senegalese music. Her style, which blends hip-hop, African R&B and global pop, makes her one of the most exciting artists on the country's urban scene. Beyond her music career, she has also been involved in social projects within her community, participating in cultural festivals and campaigns related to the environment and equality.
Music production
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I hosted Christmas for 28 years and the moment I loved most was never the meal or the gifts - it was 11 PM when the last car pulled away and I stood in the kitchen alone with the mess and finally exhaled for the first time in 12 hours - Silicon Canals

Holiday hosting demands invisible emotional and physical labor that extends far beyond meal preparation, requiring hosts to manage logistics, social dynamics, and performance anxiety simultaneously while rarely receiving acknowledgment for this effort.
Parenting
fromMedium
4 years ago

Christmas...lol.

Parents choose shared experiences and cash over many gifts due to pandemic and exhaustion, provoking a teen's anger about losing a 'real Christmas'.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nigeria's Argungu Fishing Festival back after six years

The Argungu Fishing Festival resumed after six years, drawing about 40,000 participants despite insecurity, funding shortages, and extreme heat.
fromAnimals Around The Globe
2 months ago

12 US Towns with Christmas Light Displays That Dazzle

There's something about the holiday season that makes us all feel like kids again. Maybe it's the crisp air, the smell of pine, or the anticipation of gathering with loved ones. For me, though, it's the lights. Those twinkling, shimmering displays that transform ordinary streets into something magical. Across America, entire towns take this tradition seriously, turning themselves into winter wonderlands that draw visitors from all over the world.
Travel
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