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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
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
Local Stories
The Men Singing – and Saving – Ancient Carols
In the village of Jijila, during each festive season, 20 voices are raised in song to preserve Christmas carols that might otherwise have been lost.
Romania 4 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Samhain: Digging Up the Celtic Roots of Halloween
The holiday takes many forms worldwide; but as its birthplace, Ireland has a particular claim to creepy fame.
Ireland 4 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Seeing Belfast Through a Local Lens
The occasional downpour doesn't dampen the warmth of locals more than happy to meet and greet you in this place we call home.
Northern Ireland 4 Minutes ReadExplore our Story Types
