by John | Sep 6, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Bringing together Islamic communities around the world in celebration of the Prophet Muhammad, Mawlid al-Nabi (مَولِد النَبي) is a lesser known–yet very significant–Muslim holiday. It is a profound and joyous time, combining spiritual reflection, religious devotion,...
by John | Aug 3, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Singapore, despite being one of the world’s 20 smallest countries, attracts people from all corners of the globe thanks to its diverse cultures and abundant business opportunities. Its history dates back to 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles recognized the...
by cultural-admin | Jun 8, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Juneteenth is a US holiday that has garnered increasing recognition in recent years. It serves as a time to acknowledge the challenges of history while also celebrating the resilience and contributions of Black communities. The observance of the Juneteenth has evolved...
by cultural-admin | May 2, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Cinco de Mayo has taken off in the United States as a fun time to get together, party, eat tacos, and drink margaritas. How much do you know about the Mexican holiday’s origins and traditions though? Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla, the Mexican...
by John | Mar 3, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Have you ever heard of a holiday that revolves around dolls? If not, then you need to know about Hinamatsuri – the annual Japanese festival also known as Girls’ Day. The name Hinamatsuri is a combination of the word hina, which refers to the special dolls...
by John | Feb 2, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Do you know what Nestlé, Logitech, and Novartis all have in common? They are all Swiss founded and based! With a culture of punctuality and efficiency, many top businesses and brands flourish in Switzerland. It’s no surprise that it’s a highly sought after...
by cultural-admin | Jan 3, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Happy New Year! With the new year comes the chance to celebrate with loved ones and set goals for the rest of the year. The importance of the start of a year inspires diverse new year’s traditions around the world. Some customs revolve around food. For example, the...
by cultural-admin | Nov 2, 2022 | Events
Are you looking to raise your cultural self-awareness and demystify some U.S. career curiosities? While global experience may get you a seat at the table, “thinking globally and acting locally” is what will help you succeed. If you are looking to land a job or...
by cultural-admin | Nov 1, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
Ooh la la! We often think of French as the beautiful and romantic language of poetry and literature. While it is all of that (and more!) it’s also important to be familiar with the colloquialisms and slang that can help us in our everyday communication. Here are...
by cultural-admin | Oct 6, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
Boo! While Halloween is officially on October 31st, the celebrations often start as early as September and continue throughout the spooky season. The holiday has origins in Europe and though it is becoming increasingly popular there, in the U.S. the levels of...
