One of Brazil's biggest nationwide traditions during winter (which is summer back in the US) is called Festa Junina, or June Party. It is a happy, fun, and fair-like tradition for all Brazilians.
Can you imagine if there were a specific day when you had to apologize to your parents for the bad things you've done? Come learn about this interesting Muslim tradition!
Moti Dungri Temple is a well-known Hindu temple in Jaipur dedicated to Lord Ganesh. This week I visited the temple and learned about several of the traditions that take place there. Come take a look!
Families in Minas Gerais have a Sunday tradition I never encountered in São Paulo. Let's learn about the origins of frango caipira (frahn-goo kai-pee-rah), or "country-style chicken."
I went to a Festa Juninaparty with my colleagues to celebrate and dance! During this time of the year, there are specific ways to dress, foods to eat, and styles of dance to try.
Mate (pronounced mah-teh) is the national beverage of Argentina. It is made by steeping leaves of yerba mate in hot water. Mate contains caffeine, and people here commonly drink it in the afternoon.
Maybe we all have our traditions when it rains. Maybe you like to watch scary movies, curl up with a book and hot cup of tea or even go out and splash in puddles. But here in Uruguay, it's food.