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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
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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
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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…
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