Northeastern China is made up of three provinces: Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Jilin. Once upon a time, this region was called Manchuria. Manchuria In this post, I share a few of cultural facts and elements of this cherished region. Famous sites The Harbin Fire and Ice Festival is an annual event in Harbin city, Heilongjiang city. …
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The Festival Virgen del Carmen
Paucartambo is an Andean village that is a three-hour drive northeast of Cuzco, Perú. Paucartambo is famous for a festival in July that celebrates the Catholic patron saint Mamacha Carmen. Many Andean festivals celebrate a specific patron saint, and Paucartambo acknowledges the Virgen of Carmen, a patron of the mestizos. The festival at Paucartambo remains the …
Ritual and Costume in the Andes
Rituals, costumes, and customs play synergetic roles in the development and maintenance of cultural norms. Celebrations are events where these roles coalesce to create and extend the bonds of tradition among neighbors and across generations. Festivals like the Mamacha Carmen allow locals and visitors alike to experience local customs and how the community celebrates their …
Tales of a Wandering Ghost 
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