I recently heard a story on NPR that I was so intrigued by that I investigated and found the story online. The story is about a Monk from a Japanese Buddhist temple. The story is interesting because he walks for 6 hours every day as part of his spiritual practice. I’ve heard this practice referred [...]
The Round Dance is a traditional Native American dance. It is a social dance whose primary goal is to unify people. Traditionally, dancers from different nations came together to dance, symbolizing the unity of all people. At the 2012 Howard County Pow Wow, the audience was invited to participate in the Round Dance. It was [...]
One of the most common, yet misunderstood, customs of Native American culture is the Pow Wow. You can do a Google search for Pow Wow and read about them. But there is no better way to really feel the energy of a Pow Wow than to actually attend one. I had the honor of not [...]
I went to dance class last week. My goal was to get a good workout and express my creativity. Perhaps Spirit had other intentions. The instructor taught us moves that expressed the feminine. Specifically, she taught us THREE moves. As we learned each move and began to weave them into a dance, I noticed that [...]
One of the dishes that I love is Moqueca - Brazilian Seafood Stew. I’m most familiar with the dish as it’s made in Salvador, Bahia. Traditional Moqueca includes Palm Oil, native to West Africa and brought to Salvador during the African slave trade. Palm Oil has a strong red color (careful, it can stain) and [...]
I love the concept of blending different ethnic food elements to create a palate-pleasing experience. There is no better way to experience a culture than by experiencing the food. Vermillion Restaurant allows us to experience both Indian and Latin cultures at once with their creative fusion restaurant. I visited Vermillion in Chicago but they’ve also [...]
