The arrival of the Longo Maï community When they took the mill on it was nothing but a large, abandoned building, where no wool had been spun for sixteen years. The 1920 machinery was covered in cobwebs, the floor littered with rubble and years of exposure to the elements had weakened the structure itself. But the philosophy of this Swiss origin community is to keep old traditions and skills alive while living self sufficiently and independently of modern socioeconomic conventions. It seems that one only needed rolled-up sleeves, a strong belief and a good deal of patience. The result is […]
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Fijian Culture Fiji is known throughout the world for its fascinating culture and friendly natives. In fact, it is often said that Fiji is reputed to be one of the friendliest places on earth. Located in the South Pacific, Fiji is a group of over 300 islands, some 5,100 km southwest of Hawaii and 3,160 km northeast of Australia. Stretched over an area of roughly 1.3 million sq km, this island group is rated as one of the most beautiful places on the planet. What makes Fiji so special aside from its gorgeous beaches and stunning lagoons is the unique […]
The German culture is renowned for its unique people, language, and traditions. It has a long and storied history, from being part of the Holy Roman Empire to be one of the most economically stable countries in the world. Today, Germany is home to 82.2 million people from diverse nationalities who come together to form a country filled with values, cultural celebrations, and customs. The German culture has its roots dating back to the early first millennium and has undergone changes through the course of history, shaping not only Germany but Europe as a whole. Germans refer to their country […]