Post written by Theresa, a United Planet team member. Salsa – spicy, fiery, hot, delicious! Of course I am talking about the dance! Like all dance forms, the music and movements represent cultural customs and history, making salsa dancing much more than just a fun, sultry dance. The origin of salsa dancing is contested with [...]

Written by Laureline, a United Planet Team member: On July 4 2008, I arrived in Boston from France ready to live my six-month adventure in Boston, knowing that I would not be back home before January 2009. I got off the plane and was greeted by United Planet volunteers who were kind enough to pick [...]

Several of us from the United Planet team met in Harvard Square last Sunday to see the Boston Dragon Boat Festival. The descendant of an ancient Chinese celebration, the Boston festival features dance, martial arts, food from local restaurants, and of course the main event, the Dragon Boat races. A Dragon Boat is about 20 [...]