Capoeira: A Foreigner’s First Taste of Brazil

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Written by United Planet Correspondent Maya Marshall I’ve encountered myriad cultural differences since I’ve been in Brazil. The people work differently, drive differently, and eat differently, but the most prominent and potentially frustrating cultural difference that I’ve encountered is the language. The process of learning a new language is incredible, and I suspect it is [...]

Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Post written by Dominik, a United Planet team member. Every year on Pentecost weekend, the city of Berlin comes alive for the Carnival of Cultures. Over 1.5 million Berliners take to the streets to enjoy this multicultural carnival. The celebration includes a procession of 4500 people representing over 70 countries through both music and dance [...]

Music Day(s) in France

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Post written by Lucille, United Planet team member. Did you know the Music Day started in France? Every year in France since 1981, on June 21st, we celebrate “la fete de la musique”. It is a special day dedicated to music. So, all day, there are many free concerts everywhere, even in small villages. Many [...]



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