South America Continent
What’s it about? Mexico is one of the top producers of coffee in the world, with its array of high-quality beans. Let’s immerse ourselves in this fascinating universe. This expedition will provide a rare look into the coffee harvesting tradition of the Nahuatl (Aztec) community.…
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What’s it about? In this talk, we will invite four speakers from Latin America to address the theme of nature, sustainability, the impact of the Covid pandemic and the future of the tourism industry there. There are three parts of the talk:1. Speaker sharing – Nature…
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What’s it about? Most travelers coming to Brazil would ask about the City of God. And they would be really surprised with the atmosphere in reality. There are always two sides to every story. Sayuri and Tatiane from Brazil would like to invite us to…
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Who’s hosting it? Maximino is a professor of philosophy in Brazil. On November 22, 2000, he went into his church and started to play the drums for the first time. Twenty years after, his drumming is known as the Dance of Shiva in Rio de…
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What is it about? Mexico derives its name from Mexicas, the name the Aztecs people gave themselves. Pre-Columbia period, Mexico had been ruled by the Aztecs Empire, a phenomenal indigenous civilisation which ruled far and wide for over 300 years. More than 20 years ago,…
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What is it about? Brazil is a hugely diverse country. Let us take one hour to discover the food in Salvador and Sao Paulo from there. Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil that witnessed the blending of European, African and indigenous cultures.…
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What is it about? Why do Brazilians shower so much–often three times a day? How does Panamanian dance combine Spanish, Caribbean, African and American together? First, we will hear some short history of dance in Panama. With some music, let us make some little steps…
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What is it about? The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is considered the jewel carnival of all carnivals. What makes it unique is that everyone can participate. How do people enjoy this greatest party on earth? What is the story behind this carnival? What are the perspectives of the locals? Let us…
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