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Customs and Traditions

Local Stories Absolutely Rammed: A Visit to a Weekly Provincial Market in The Gambia

Experiencing the exciting atmosphere and sensory overload of a bustling lumo in Wassu.

The Gambia 7 Minutes Read

Local Stories Tradition, Love and Laughter at a Nigerian Wedding

A busy bridesmaid shares the sights, sounds, and scents of a joyous celebration in Akure.

Nigeria 5 Minutes Read

Local Stories An Encounter with Lama Wale Baba, a Village Deity of India

Villagers throughout India show reverence for deities who provide protection in unexpected moments.

India 5 Minutes Read

Local Stories Photo Essay: Learning about Aso-Oke in Iseyin, Nigeria

There are three types of Aso-Oke, a hand-woven cloth originating in the 15th century in Yorubaland.

Nigeria 5 Minutes Read

Local Stories Photo Essay: Searching for the Gates of the Underworld at Cape Taenaron, Greece

The land is a barren landscape, but the path leading to the Gates of the Underworld is alive with the story of death.

Greece 7 Minutes Read