Oktoberfest – Where did it all begin?

Every year as we near September, there’s one festival that we all can’t help and look forward to – The Oktoberfest. This famous festival lasting a total of about 16 to 18 days is the highlight in many parts of the world where it is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and vigor in places…

This Diwali, get creative with your space with these amazing 7 DIY decorations ideas

The Indian festival of lights, decorations, family togetherness, cheer and sweets is around the corner. Diwali is a festival which is widely celebrated in India and also by almost every Indian around the world. The history of Diwali as a celebration dates back to ancient India where Ram rescued Sita from Raavan and bought her…

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

The 8th month, the 15th day of the Chinese Han calendar and Vietnamese calendar is celebrated as the Mid Autumn Festival. This is typically a harvest festival which is celebrated in China and Vietnam with great enthusiasm and splendour. Hong Kong and Taiwan also consider this day as a public holiday. Though the festival started…

Bringing Cultures Together on Rakshabandhan – Rabindranath Tagore

Raksha Bandhan, a tradition started long ago can be traced back to religious, mythological and historical stories. Whether it was Krishna and Draupadi or Karnavati and Humayun, what Raksha Bandhan stands for has not changed meaning over the ages. The word Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit means ‘the tie or knot of protection’. The term signifies…