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Arabs and Eastern Europeans may speak different languages, eat different food, and dress differently. However, they share numerous similarities. Continue reading 3 similarities between Arabs and Eastern Europeans
Sip of Culture interviewed several people from various countries around the world to see how different cultures perceive mental health and seeking help. Continue reading “Taboo” and “Shameful”: How mental health is perceived around the world
What is Ikigai (生き甲斐)? It is your life’s purpose and your raison d’être. Finding your ikigai can help you live a longer and happier life. Continue reading Ikigai: The Japanese secret to living a longer and more fulfilling life
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On the 1st of January, Bulgarians celebrate the new year and anticipate what lies ahead by making banitsa s kasmeti (banitsa – a type of pastry – with fortunes). Continue reading A Bulgarian New Year Tradition You Can Try Anywhere
There are thousands of different misconceptions about Arabs and the Arab World. One such misconception is that all Arabs are Muslim. Few people outside of the Arab World know that Christianity is not only present but celebrated in the Middle … Continue reading Christianity and Christmas in the Arab World
“In controversies about technology and society, there is no idea more provocative than the notion that technical things have political qualities.” – Langdon Winner When we leave our homes and step outside, we never question why things are built the … Continue reading This is how a simple swing can reflect the social and moral codes of a culture
In the past 22 years of my life, I have (on countless occasions) experienced the confusion and discomfort which can arise as a result of intercultural communication. For the first six years of my life, my family and I lived … Continue reading Intercultural communication is confusing, awkward – and hilarious.
For many centuries, the Western world has dominated the world of arts and culture. For this reason, the Saudi Arabian artist Abdulnasser Gharem who is currently the highest-selling living Gulf artist can be seen as a breath of fresh air. … Continue reading Abdulnasser Gharem: the highest-selling living Gulf artist
All countries and cultures have age-old, unusual traditions. In Bulgaria, one of the strangest and most mystical traditions is that of the Kukeri. This annual ritual takes place in January, dates back thousands of years, and is meant to chase … Continue reading Bulgarian Kukeri: Chasing away evil spirits
The British have always been known for their love of tea. In fact, when you visit souvenir shops in the UK, you will find that a large part of souvenirs are actually teas; more specifically, you will find large quantities … Continue reading Is the UK experiencing a cultural shift?
Repatriation refers to an expatriate’s return to their home country. While most people have heard of the culture shock which accompanies moving to a new country, the reverse culture shock is rarely spoken of. The psychological, emotional and cultural aspects … Continue reading Repatriation: What is reverse culture shock?
The way we interpret culture depends on the way we experience it and our level of exposure to it. This means that you would perceive someone’s culture in a different way depending on whether you live with them or if … Continue reading The Dynamics of Intercultural Communal Living
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