Whenever you hear the balalaika, you can tell that it's probably Russian traditional music. However, Russian music is not limited to the balalaika. There are numerous other traditional Russian musical instruments, such as the domra, accordion, gusli, buben, and treshchotka.…

In Russia, our Christmas is on the 7th of January, not on the 25th of December. On our Christmas Day, we always make a lot of food - salads, meat dishes, and desserts. Delicious food is one of the reasons…

When Jialiang asked me to write about a famous German musician I’m listening to, I wasn't sure what to say because I normally listen to English songs. However, I remembered a highly talented band called Unheilig and their singer and…

In Uganda, Christmas is a joyful time for villagers. Family members who live abroad or in cities come to visit, and everyone is excited about it. They start by cleaning up their homesteads, weeding, and removing cobwebs. People go shopping…

Although Sri Lanka is a mostly Buddhist country (with only 7% of people being Christians), Christmas is celebrated as a public festival by everyone. It falls on December 25th in our country and is a holiday for us.

We decorate…

Students at Nanchang No 2 High School had their latest monthly exam this past week. For 10th and 11th graders, it is the 3rd such exam this term. As we go to press, grades for 10th and 12th grades may…

Kiribath is a traditional Sri Lankan dish that is prepared during special occasions, such as Sinhala and Tamil New Year, birthdays, and wedding days. To prepare it, rice is boiled and cooked with coconut milk and a pinch of salt…

Two ships on the high seas,

Blinking lights in a world of grey,

We're miles apart,

Yet inches away.

I feel your pain,

You share my joy.

I confide in you,

You comfort me.

On one fateful day,

On the 13th of December, a traditional holiday called "Lucia optog"(Lucia’s Day) is observed in Scandinavia. The history behind this tradition dates back to a young girl named Lucia who lived in Sicily and was born in the year 283.…

I'm not an expert on Taylor Swift, but as a big fan, I'm thrilled to introduce the talented music queen to you.

Born on December 13, 1989, Taylor Swift is a highly creative singer. At the age of 16, she…