Category: Cultural Understanding
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Understanding far right populism: interview with Caterina Froio, Oxford Internet Institute
The New European interviewed Caterina Froio, Research Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, on the rise of far right populist parties. From the correct definition of populism, to providing some solutions to countering populist narratives on migration, Dr Froio provides an in-depth overview on a defining issue of contemporary democracies
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Oriental Zodiac
This year is Monkey. And yours? China has celebrated a Happy New Year in the beginning of February. It is an Asian tradition, but it is also well known in Europe too, that an animal is attributed to each year, and 2016 is the year of Monkey. This is a sort of Oriental zodiac which…
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Christmas around the world
Did you know that Christmas was celebrated on December, 25th only 330 years after Jesus Christ? It was first only celebrated among Christian communities however; it is now famous worldwide. Every country adapts this tradition to its own customs. In this article, various traditions will be presented through eight countries from each continent namely Germany,…
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A new future for Turkey-EU relations
Few relationships in history have been as complex as the one between Turkey and the European Union. The President of UNITEE provides some ideas on how it could be revived.
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Youth For Change. Interview with Iván, a young Spanish promoting cultural understanding through short films
Iván Fernández co-founded “Peaceful World”, a group of drama students which makes short films to foster a peaceful coexistence among people from various backgrounds.
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International Festival of Language and Culture: music, peace and youth
The 13th edition of the International Festival of Language and Culture passed by Brussels for the first time.
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Culture to Strengthen Economy: an Interview with the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance
Read our interview with Ms. Diep Nguyen Bich and Mr. My Huynh Cong from the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance
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A Dive into Tunisian Culture: Interview with Wissal asbl
This week, we met Wannes Grami of the Association Wissal, for the Tunisian expatriates and friends of Tunisia in Belgium.
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When a Baobab Meets a “Bavard”: Interview with Senegalese Association “Les Baobards”
Read our interview with Ms Anja Detant from the association Les Baobards on Senegalese culture.
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Interview with BAKUSHINTA: a Discovery of Congolese Culture
This week we met Georgine Dibua Mbombo from BAKUSHINTA association. Their goal is to promote Congolese cultures and the positive contribution of the Congolese community in Belgium.