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Films / 19 september 2009
The cultural differences between East and West evoke in many Western people a wide spectrum of feelings from fear to curiosity. Chinese often perceive Western culture and traditions with some caution.
Tags: Culture,
Philosophy,
Religion,
China
Films / 19 september 2009
South Korea today: Buddhism, Confucianism and Christianity. It is hard to understand how a person can follow three religions simultaneously. Yet, Koreans live that way. They follow core values of each religion depending on nature of what they seek.
Tags: Travel,
Religion,
Buddhism,
Korea
Films / 19 september 2009
For years Iran was linked to world scandals, weapons of mass destruction, and inequality in women and men rights. Yet, this country has an amazing historical and cultural heritage.
Tags: Travel,
History,
Culture,
Religion,
Iran
Films / 19 september 2009
Tibet is the fascinating place with its striking natural beauty, culture and spiritual traditions. The climate here is extreme with long snow bound winters and a brief three months summer season granting villages with some splashes of green.
Tags: Travel,
Religion,
Culture,
the Himalayas,
India
Films / 19 september 2009
A miracle you may touch… The only known and confirmed case of imperishable body thoughts the whole world. The story of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, the leader of Buddhists in Russia in the early 20th century. His phenomenon intrigues many scientists and attracts thousands of believers from all over the world.
Tags: Religion,
Philosophy,
History,
Buddhism,
Itigelov,
Russia
Films / 19 september 2009
Despite decades of oblivion, persecution, and repressions, the Russian Orthodox Church has resurrected itself. More and more people are starting to go to churches, listen to pastors, and pray. What is it – a fashion or a striving to clean up a soul after years of imprisonment?
Tags: Religion,
Philosophy,
Russia
Films / 19 september 2009
Holidays and celebrations in Catalonia consist of Muslim, Christian, and heathen traditions. Those were taken from enemies, allies, and friends. In the beginning of 8th century the Catalonian city of Lerida was captured by the moors.
Tags: Travel,
Religion,
Culture,
Spain,
Philosophy
Films / 19 september 2009
The exotic cultures of South East Asia attract people from all over the world. Today you will visit Bali, Indonesia. You will witness how the crazy “Kichak” is danced and witness the ritual of cutting teeth.
Tags: Travel,
Wild Tribes,
Religion,
Flora and fauna,
Bali,
Shamans
Films / 17 september 2009
Cultural and religious perspectives on the Island of Freedom are so diverse that most Cubans consider themselves good Catholics, believe in socialism, and participate in voodoo rituals.
Tags: Travel,
Culture,
Philosophy,
Fashion,
Shamans,
Voodoo,
Cuba,
Religion
Films / 17 september 2009
The Altai Mountains are magic. This region is well known among different peoples as the “place of power” for its great energetic properties and possibilities of communication with wild nature directly without intermediaries.
Tags: Travel,
Shamans,
Religion,
Megaliths,
Altai,
Health
