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Obon, a cultural holiday in Japan, is derived from the term Urabon and has its roots in the Sanskrit word Ullambana, which translates to “hang upside down.” This concept implies enduring immense suffering while being hung upside down. According to the Buddhist text Urabon Sutra, there is a story of a son who saves his…

The Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC is both a timeless building and a work of art. It was designed with a contemporary style, serving as an outward expression of the artistic treasures it houses. I had the opportunity to visit the Museum on Tuesday, July 02, 2013, at approximately 2 o’clock in the afternoon. I…

Strawberries are widely adored and considered the most popular fruit among berries. They are loved globally, especially during the months of April to July. In addition to adding flavor to various dishes, strawberries offer a range of health benefits and an enjoyable taste. With more than 600 varieties available, strawberries come in diverse shapes, sizes,…

In figure 1 between the two patterns is the largest part of the object; it had been decorated with a man in the centre who is wearing a garland on his head, he appears to be on a stage, playing a musical instrument called a Katharine, with other people around him; two of whom appear…

Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Ochres premiered in 1995, with co-choreographers Stephen Page and Bernadette Walong, composer David Page, cultural consultant Djakapurra Munyarryun, lighting designer Joseph Mercurio and set designer Peter England. The production is a celebration of indigenous culture through dance. Stephen Page’s passion for dance stems from his desire to connect with traditional teachers and…

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday of the year. As a child, it was the one time of year when I could catch a glimpse of Santa Claus leaving me presents, which was an exhilarating memory. I wish I could return to my childhood days. Even now, I eagerly anticipate waking up early in…

From 2002 to 2004, the Marshant Museum of Art and History experienced a relatively small net income loss. In the early 2005, after seven consecutive years of either breaking even or being profitable, the Marshant Museum of Art and History (MMAH) experienced three consecutive years of losses. Ashley Mercer, Director of Development and Community Affairs,…

Dead Man’s Cell Phone On the 14th of April I saw Dead man’s cell phone at the Gordon Wilson theatre. The play whose playwright is Sarah Ruhl was directed by Dr. David Young. The protagonists of the play are Gordon played by Tyler Brown, Jean played by Kaitlyn Fouts, Mrs. Gottlieb played by Becca Trimbur,…

Binaylan Manobo is a Higaonon and Agusanon Manobo tribal dance that depicts the movement of a hawk, a hen, and her banog or baby chicks. The tribe killed the sacred and powerful hawk which tried to capture one of the chicks. Kadal Tahaw originated in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. This dance is performed by the…

The starting movement of this concerto, the Allegro, was the one that resonated the most with me. I thought it was a very well-composed piece of music. The mellow beginning stood out to me quite a bit, especially with the main violin melody that we hear right away and throughout the rest of the movement….