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The History of the Kaffiyeh

The kaffiyeh symbolizes Palestinian nationalism and personal identity amidst ongoing conflict over decades.

UNDEFEATED Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Bold Lunar New Year Capsule | stupidDOPE

UNDEFEATED's capsule collection honors the Lunar New Year with cultural themes, merging traditional symbolism of the snake with contemporary streetwear.

The History of the Kaffiyeh

The kaffiyeh symbolizes Palestinian nationalism and personal identity amidst ongoing conflict over decades.

UNDEFEATED Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Bold Lunar New Year Capsule | stupidDOPE

UNDEFEATED's capsule collection honors the Lunar New Year with cultural themes, merging traditional symbolism of the snake with contemporary streetwear.
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I don't want flowers, I want my Ukraine': women's acts of resistance against Russian occupation

Women in Ukraine, through the Zla Mavka movement, are actively resisting Russian occupation with creativity and cultural symbolism.
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Gisele Pelicot: What Courage Looks Like

Gisele Pelicot, once unknown, became a global symbol of bravery and empowerment amid her ex-husband's trial and broader issues of women's abuse.
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Saratoga student wins nonprofit art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork 'Bridging Generational Currents' creatively connects artificial intelligence and traditional values in a prize-winning design using cultural symbolism.

Student wins Cupertino nonprofit's art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork emphasizes the fusion of cultural symbolism and modern technology in caregiving.

Saratoga student wins nonprofit art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork 'Bridging Generational Currents' creatively connects artificial intelligence and traditional values in a prize-winning design using cultural symbolism.

Student wins Cupertino nonprofit's art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork emphasizes the fusion of cultural symbolism and modern technology in caregiving.
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This Year, Make Your Own Festivus Pole

Festivus celebrates family and anti-commercialism, originating from the O'Keefe family's traditions, later popularized by the 1997 Seinfeld episode.

New Medieval Books: The Crusades and the Far-Right in the Twenty-First Century - Medievalists.net

The Crusades serve as a powerful and misused symbol in Far-Right extremism today.

Iconic Bird of American Horror Stories Faces Its Own Terrifying Fate

Whip-poor-wills symbolize violence and foreshadowing in 'Salem's Lot' but are notably absent in recent film adaptations.

A Gallery of Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology

Ancient Greek myths personify fears through a range of legendary monsters.
Mythical creatures symbolize chaos and reflect the anxieties of ancient Greeks.

The Lawn as Battleground: How Domestic Landscaping Became a Symbol of American Identity

The lawn symbolizes both the American Dream and ongoing struggles for social and ecological diversity.

A Gallery of Dragons from Around the World

Dragons symbolize chaos as well as civilization, representing the ongoing struggle between disorder and order across various cultures.

The Chrysanthemum Is No Longer Just for Grocery Store Bouquets

Chrysanthemums, originally from China, symbolize Japan and have gained popularity in the West, evolving from funeral flowers to fashionable blooms.

Kamila Rustambekova photographs migratory workers in Uzbekistan as they seek community and opportunity

Kamila's photography reveals the complexities of seasonal agricultural work balanced by family bonds and the pursuit of dreams symbolized by an Eiffel Tower replica.
#literature

Poem of the week: The Art of Cloying by ZR Ghani

Books can be loved deeply, reflecting both intimacy and burden, securing their place in our lives despite their physical condition.

Poem of the week: The Art of Cloying by ZR Ghani

The article explores the deep, intimate relationship between readers and books, highlighting how they hold memories and emotions that can outlast their physical state.

Poem of the week: The Art of Cloying by ZR Ghani

Books can be loved deeply, reflecting both intimacy and burden, securing their place in our lives despite their physical condition.

Poem of the week: The Art of Cloying by ZR Ghani

The article explores the deep, intimate relationship between readers and books, highlighting how they hold memories and emotions that can outlast their physical state.
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How Paris 2024 was a beautiful evolution of Olympic design

The Olympic visual identity adapts to reflect tradition and modernity while showcasing the culture of the host country.

The first Paris Olympics logo was pretty wild

Paris 2024 Olympic Games logo reflects historical and cultural references, similar to its 1924 predecessor.

Like Germany's president, I love a good kebab. Cosying up to autocrats like Erdogan, less so | Fatma Aydemir

The popularity of kebabs in Germany is not a hindrance to white supremacy, as seen by the consumption by Nazis and the AfD's political support.
#innovative-design

Emerald Screen Pergola / Wutopia Lab

The Emerald Screen Pergola at Bogong Island Ecology Park combines traditional Chinese garden architecture with innovative design elements.

This Open-Air Market In Japan Features Expansive Roofs And An A-Frame Inspired Design - Yanko Design

The Marche Vision Market in Japan focuses on fostering regional collaboration through food and innovative design inspired by natural elements and cultural symbols.

Emerald Screen Pergola / Wutopia Lab

The Emerald Screen Pergola at Bogong Island Ecology Park combines traditional Chinese garden architecture with innovative design elements.

This Open-Air Market In Japan Features Expansive Roofs And An A-Frame Inspired Design - Yanko Design

The Marche Vision Market in Japan focuses on fostering regional collaboration through food and innovative design inspired by natural elements and cultural symbols.
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Ibrahim Mahama wraps the Barbican Art Centre in massive pink fabrics

The Barbican Art Centre is wrapped in a bright pink cloth artwork by Ibrahim Mahama, creating a striking contrast to the Brutalist architecture.
The artwork features 2,000 square meters of bespoke woven cloth from Ghana, adorned with approximately 100 'batakaris' symbolizing Northern Ghanaian culture.

We are dealing with fundamentalist rightwingers': Berlin statues are latest battleground in Germany's culture wars

The installation of statues at Berlin's palace sparks controversy regarding nationalist leanings and cultural symbolism.

Two Sri Lankan curry recipes and a fiery sambol, by Cynthia Shanmugalingam

Each god in Hindu mythology is associated with a specific animal companion, reminiscent of Sri Lankan sambols matching perfectly with main dishes.
Quick, easy dishes can be created for busy cooks, like the nutritious curry with rice and cashew nuts described in the article.

From Lebanon to Spain, around the Med in wine

Provencal rose is a popular wine choice that embodies the essence of the Mediterranean, offering a holiday-like experience through its taste and cultural significance.
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