The Color Red

14th February 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

By Francesca Lungarotti The color red’s history is as rich and meaningful as the color itself. Red was the first color developed for painting and dying. It symbolized the religious contrast between the blood of Christ and the fires of Hell, and as far back as the Middle Ages, red was associated with love, lust, and anger. […]

Capturing the Spiritual and Developing World with Godong

7th February 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

The two pillars of Godong’s photographic archive are “God” and “NGO’s”. The French agency’s comprehensive religious collection features aesthetic and educational photography covering the world’s major faiths as well as religious icons, traditions, events and notable persons. Godong complements its religious coverage with a focus on the developing world, thanks to its partnerships with several NGO’s. At […]

Who Are the Uyghurs?

24th January 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

With only a few weeks to go before China hosts the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, the world has once again shifted its focus to the plight of the Uyghur people and the human rights abuses many Uyghurs have experienced at the hands of the Chinese government. There are more than 12 million Uyghurs living in Xinjiang, […]

November 2 is Dia de los Muertos

1st November 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Day of the Dead occurs annually on November 2, following Halloween and All Soul’s Day. The holiday, which was recognized by UNESCO in its Tangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2008, is an important cultural day in Mexico and is also celebrated worldwide by people of Mexican descent. While “Death” is the main theme of the day, […]

Sumo, the National Sport of Japan

4th July 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Although Sumo Wrestling is an International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized sport, it has not yet been included in the Olympic games. The 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics (July 23 to August 8) will not include Sumo as a competitive sport, however, shortly after the Olympic Torch is quenched, Tokyo will host the Grand Sumo tournament from August […]

The World’s Most Spiritual Places

14th June 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Search the web for “Spiritual Places” and you’ll find many sites that list a variety of locations worldwide that appeal to and affect our spirit. These lists include places related to organized religions as well as locations that evoke tranquility and calm, helping the visitor feel connected to the natural world, a higher being, or inspiring […]

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