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A Gaijin in Tokyo

by Jonny Henchman March 19, 2013 Celebration

In our last article, Alison noted how lazy we Brits are when it comes to preparing our Language knowledge when travelling abroad. From my own experience I’ve seen just how extensive this can be and I’m guilty as charged. In both 2011 and 2012 I travelled to Tokyo for a combined total of 5 weeks. As a [...]

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It’s the year of the snake!

by Jonny Henchman February 1, 2013 Celebration

February the 10th marks Chinese New Year, a festive event celebrated by people all around the world (the image above was taken in Yokohama, Japan). As you may well know, the Chinese New Year is represented by one of 12 different animals which cycle annually. 2013 is the year of the snake, children born in [...]

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Burns Night Celebrates Scots Language

by Alison Kroulek January 25, 2013 Celebration
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Happy birthday, Robert Burns! The “”national poet of Scotland” was born 254 years ago today, on 25 January 1759. During his lifetime, Burns earned widespread and lasting acclaim for his poetry, much of which was written in the Scots language or in the Scottish dialect of English. His best-known works include “To a Mouse,” “A [...]

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Christmas Dinner Around the World

by Alison Kroulek December 29, 2012 Celebration
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What makes Christmas special? Some would say it’s family, others would say the presents, and still others would say it’s the food.  Whether it’s a Christmas ham, wassail or candy canes, everyone has a favorite holiday delicacy. Like virtually everything else about the holidays, these delicacies vary depending on what part of the world you [...]

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Translate Gangnam Style

by Richard Brooks October 18, 2012 Celebration

We know you wanted us to… so here’s the English translation for Gangnam Style. Enjoy! Oppa is Gangnam style Gangnam style 

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The Languages and Cultures of Star Wars

by Alison Kroulek May 5, 2012 Celebration
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It’s May 4th, and that means it’s Star Wars Day. The Star Wars universe encompasses many different languages and cultures. In honor of this special occasion, we’d like to highlight some of them. This list is by no means exhaustive: Tusken Raiders: The Tusken Raiders, also known as the Sand People, inhabit  Luke Skywalker’s home [...]

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It’s Irish Language Week!

by Alison Kroulek March 8, 2012 Celebration
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There’s no doubt about it, March belongs to the Irish. It’s not just St. Patrick’s Day, either- right now, we are in the middle of Seachtain na Gaeilge. Though “ Seachtain na Gaeilge” is usually translated as “Irish Language Week,” the festival actually runs for two weeks each year. The first Seachtain na Gaeilge was held in [...]

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Welsh Language & Culture Festival

by Tanguy August 2, 2011 Celebration

This past weekend, on July 30th, Wales kicked off its annual National Eisteddfod in a field in Wrexham. If you’re not from Wales, you may be asking yourself: What, exactly, is an Eisteddfod? Basically, it’s a yearly festival celebrating Welsh language, literature and culture. Originally, it was a gathering of bards, where poets and musicians [...]

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Summer Solstice Celebrations

by Tanguy June 28, 2011 Celebration

Last week, the Northern hemisphere experienced the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year and the shortest night. In many countries, this occasion now goes uncelebrated and unremarked: you might not even know it happened. However, historically the solstice was a cause for celebration in many countries. In some places, it is still a [...]

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