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 →
Although Quiche Loraine had its origins in Germany (“Quiche” comes from the German word “kuchen” which means cake and Loraine is a region in France), it has become one of the true iconic specialties of France. Originally, there was noRead More →
Mahamri and Bharazi are two very popular Eastern African dishes that are often served together. Mahamri is a yeast risen, coconut flavored donut and bharazi is a curried bean and coconut dish that is a high protein source. Make themRead More →
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and rises 4,900 meters (16,100 feet.) The mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park and is the destination for many mountain climbers. Climb toRead More →
Impressionism is a style of painting that originated in France in the 1860s. Unlike paintings in the past, the Impressionist artists were more concerned with painting their “impression” of a scene rather than depicting every detail. They studied the effectsRead More →
One of the most recognizable works of Japanese art is Hokusai’s The Great Wave Off Kanagawau often referred to as The Great Wave or simply The Wave. It was first published around 1830 and is the first woodblock print in aRead More →
When you think about Japanese cuisine, chances are your first thoughts will turn to sushi. Sushi is created by wrapping vinegar rice around fish or veggies. Usually seaweed or rice paper wrappers are used to hold the roll together. TheRead More →
