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Local Stories

These are first-person stories about place-based experiences, cultural traditions, or daily aspects of life told from the perspective of people who identify as “local.”

Local Stories The Matchmaker Saint: Life, Lore and Oysters in Santo Antônio de Lisboa

When heading to Santo Antônio de Lisboa, don't cross the bridge from the mainland onto the island… unless you ask the witches’ permission first.

Brazil 5 Minutes Read

Local Stories Chai Culture: More Than Just a Hole in a Wall

In a modern city moving full speed ahead, a little tea stall in Jaipur is steadfast in tradition.

India 4 Minutes Read

Local Stories Not Your Average Italian Love Story

Hoping for movie-like romance in Florence, one American transplant found a heart full of love — but not in the way she expected.

Italy 5 Minutes Read

Local Stories Dried Apricots, the Taste of Summer in Winter

In Hunza, during the colder months organically preserved fruits are a sweet reminder of the bounty of warm, sunny days.

Pakistan 4 Minutes Read

Local Stories How Do You Celebrate? Presenting the 2023 Competition Shortlist

Resonate is delighted to announce that we have shortlisted the stories in our first-ever writing competition, where we asked you to celebrate local traditions…

Global 4 Minutes Read