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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 Celebrating Rice In Nepal and Considering Its Changing Nature

While the year’s first planting of rice is marked by joyous festivities, the gradual disappearance of native planting traditions provides food for thought.

Nepal 4 Minutes Read
Local Stories Photo Essay: The Legends of Greece’s Bridge of Arta Town

The bridge over the Arachthos River connected the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Epirus to the world beyond.

Greece 7 Minutes Read

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