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Russian academic brings love for Gaeilge from afarIn light of the newly appointed Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga (Language Planning Officer) for Co Kerry, it came to mind about how people go about learning Irish in a non-traditional way.
‘True Finns’ manners growing more widespreadIf more than 50,000 people sign this kind of petition, the law must be put on hold and resubmitted to parliament. This is a possibility that the strongest party of our present coalition, the traditional conservative party Kokoomus, does not like at all.
Christmas is a feast for everyoneWhile non-Christians do not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, in this part of the world it is generally a secular festive season for everyone to enjoy. They live in a historically Christian society, and celebrating Christmas is an important part of its traditions and culture.
Irish dancer Caydee is kicking up traditionCaydee Dunne, 13, fell into her success in Irish dancing, but her trophies show she certainly landed on her feet. “My mam put me in Irish dancing, just for a year ‘cause I was four,” she says. “I was supposed to go back, quit dancing and join drama, [but] I wanted to stay in dancing.”
Javanese IT engineer Henu brings a unique cultural perspectiveA unique Indonesian tradition of bearing many different surnames in one family might be expected to be a burden when dealing with other cultures, but that’s never been the case for Henu Dwitjahyo Adhi and his family.
Recipe by Meredith Hicks: Cherry and carrot muffinsIn a refreshing change from the usual holiday season fare, here’s a traditional and delicious muffin recipe with a whole new twist to ring in the new year.
New year means new start for Ireland’s many culturesFrom The burning of scarecrows, kissing at the stroke of midnight and swinging fireballs, to gobbling grapes and throwing bread – when it comes to new year traditions, strange and interesting things happen all over the world. And even apart from its increasingly diverse population, Ireland is not exempt from such interesting observances. Celebrating in a pub on New Year’s Eve is just the thing as far as Brian Dowling is concerned.
‘I do the real Turkish experience’In the latest instalment of Metro Eireann’s Meet The Boss, SANDY HAZEL speaks to Mehmet Ali, a barber from Turkey specialising in traditional Turkish grooming