Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil. On Diwali night, diyas (lamps) are lit inside and outside of homes. A traditional diya is tear shaped. Oil was poured intoRead More →
Coconut Barfi (Nariyal Barfi) is a traditional Indian sweet treat frequently made for festive occasions. It is easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. Traditionally, it was made with coconut, sugar and milk, but spices and nuts canRead More →
Chauka Bara is a traditional Indian board game. The game has many different names depending on the region of India it is played, and although the rules remain basically the same, there can be slight variations. It is a basicRead More →
Mehndi is an Ancient Indian form of body art created by applying a design to the body using the dry, crushed leaves of the henna plant that has been mixed with oil. Unlike a tattoo, the dye is applied onRead More →
Rangoli is a traditional Hindu art form from India where a symbolic design is created on a floor, either inside or outside, using materials like rice, wheat or rice flour, colored sand or even flower petals. It is usually createdRead More →
Rangoli is a traditional Hindu art form from India where a symbolic design is created on a floor, either inside or outside, using materials like rice, wheat or rice flour, colored sand or even flower petals. It is usually createdRead More →
Shisima is a basic 3-in-a-row game similar to tic-tac-toe. The word Shisima is Kenyan for “body of water”. The game pieces are called imbalavali, which means “water bugs”, because the way they move on the game board resembles bugs onRead More →
When you think of African wildlife, chances are you will conjure up imagines of the majestic savannas of Kenya and Tanzania where lions, rhinos, elephants and giraffes roam. In this project we will silhouette African animals against a water coloredRead More →
The making of beads has been a tradition in many cultures since the beginning of time. Although used for adornment, beads can also have spiritual and cultural significance. Beads are still very important in Kenya and Tanzania today. Not onlyRead More →
The Fukuwarai Game traditionally is play on New Year’s Eve. The Japanese word fukuwarai translates to mean “lucky laugh”. It is believed that if you begin the New Year laughing, joy will follow you throughout the year. The earliest referenceRead More →
