Culture & Fun

Imagine a magical festival dedicated to a legendary love tale of star-crossed lovers. The streets are bursting with vibrant decorations, lively parades, and delicious food. During this festival, people write their wishes on colorful paper strips and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping for their dreams to come true. Yes,

Gion Matsuri is a cornerstone of Kyoto's cultural identity, deeply rooted in its history and traditions. Dating back to the 9th century, this Japanese festival originally emerged as a response to challenges like epidemics and natural disasters, evolving over time into a vibrant celebration of community and heritage. Held annually

Do you have pale glass skin, be tall, weigh under 50 kg, have big doe eyes, have plump lips and a small nose, have a small face, have flawless and shiny dark hair, have slim legs, and a flat tummy? If you checked all these items, congratulations, you fit Korean

Did you know Filipinos are ranked 53rd among the most good-looking nationalities in the world? That's right, we're not just about killer karaoke skills and mouth-watering adobo. We've got looks that could stop traffic – or at least make it slow down a bit. But let's face it, even the most

Okay, real talk – ever notice how Filipinos always seem to be in a good mood? Makes sense now that the Philippines just nabbed the #2 spot for the happiest country in Southeast Asia. I mean, these folks could probably crack jokes during a typhoon. How did I know? Well, it's

If you find yourself in France on June 21st, you will likely encounter bustling streets filled with music, cheerful groups of people sharing an evening of concerts, and impromptu gigs in the streets of any city or town in France: La Fête de la Musique. What began as a French

Are you curious about what languages world leaders speak? Then this article is for you! Here are 10 popular world leaders and the languages they speak!

Have you ever stopped to think about how funny English speakers must sound to speakers of other languages when they say "there's a frog in my throat" or "I'm going to spill the beans"? One of the more entertaining aspects of language learning is getting to know the idioms and

Did you know that some languages are spoken so quickly that listeners can barely keep up? Take Japanese, for instance, which often tops the charts in speech speed, with speakers averaging about 7.84 syllables per second. The speed at which a language is spoken—often measured in words or