Cultural Insights Series: Etiquette Sri Lanka
Welcome back to our next episode on Sri Lanka! Sri Lanka is home to different cultures, religions and ethnicities – Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians. On top of that, it has been…
Cultural Insights Series: Etiquette Sri Lanka
Cultural Insights Series: Travelling Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a small island, at 65,610 km², yet it is so versatile! Even the most well-travelled tourist may find themselves spoiled for choice and unsure of where to…
Cultural Insights Series: Introducing Sri Lanka
Welcome back to our Cultural Insights series. Through this series, we’ve escaped lockdown and discovered hidden gems of Afghanistan, gotten to know the unique hospitality of the Greeks, and learned some…
Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Make sure you know the difference.
Definition Although cultural appropriation itself has been around for centuries, the term was officially recorded in 2017 by the Oxford Dictionary: “the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices,…
A Brief History of Chinese Migration to Australia
Australia is home to more than 1.2 million people of Chinese ancestry, according to the 2016 census. Of these, two in five (41 per cent) are recent migrants who were born…
The Top 10 Chinese Inventions and Discoveries
Ancient China is known for being an innovative civilisation that has given us some of the most valuable and long-lasting inventions in history. The oldest items found in the territory…
Cultural Insights Series: Music in China
Music is different across cultures but they all have certain things in common. It’s an important way of celebrating cultural traditions, connecting with its people and even helping to learn…
Cultural Insights Series: Cuisine in China
“It makes your taste buds dance!” is how our guide Bruce sums up the incredibly diverse Chinese cuisine, and his descriptions will have you Googling recipes (or scrolling UberEats) for…
Cultural Insights Series: Family and Society in China
Whether you’re planning to visit China when international travel opens up, you’re looking to enhance your communication skills, or you’re simply curious about other cultures, you’ll definitely want to learn…
Cultural Insights Series: Traditions in China
China is known for its unique traditions and some of the world’s most spectacular festivals. Just recently, on the 12th of February, we celebrated one of these exciting holidays –…