Festivals and Celebrations: A Global Cultural Odyssey

Festivals and Celebrations: A Global Cultural Odyssey

  • 作者: Mechlore, Rafeal
  • 原文出版社:Wsm Publisher
  • 出版日期:2023/11/03
  • 語言:英文
  • 定價:1026
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  • 海外
  • 可配送點:台灣、蘭嶼、綠島、澎湖、金門、馬祖
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內容簡介

The book "Festivals and Celebrations: A Global Cultural Odyssey" is a mesmerizing journey through the kaleidoscope of human celebrations that decorate our planet. This enlightening excursion takes you on a quick tour of cultural celebrations and provides a passport to observe the various, lively, and joyful representations of humanity’s common experiences.

You are about to start on an exciting journey to distant parts of the world, one that will take you from the crowded streets of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival to the serene beauty of the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. It is a journey throughout the world that takes in ancient religious rites, seasonal celebrations, cultural expressions, music and dance extravaganzas, culinary delicacies, and pride in one’s nation.

This journey through culture reveals a new aspect of celebration at the end of each successive chapter. You will gain an awareness of the profound spiritual ties that are at the heart of spectacular gatherings such as Diwali and Eid as you learn about the origins of religious celebrations such as Diwali and Eid. Dive into the heart of the celebrations that take place throughout the seasons, where the rhythms of nature dictate the pace of existence. Learn about the influence that cultural celebrations, such as the Chinese New Year, which is a global celebration of identity and tradition, have to bring people together.

As you continue on your journey, you will find that you are surrounded by the melodious

harmonies and rhythmic beats of music and dance festivals such as the flashy Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. These festivals are a monument to the fact that music is a universal language that transcends both boundaries and languages. Along the route, your taste buds will tingle as we explore food and gourmet festivals. This scrumptious adventure pays respect to the flavors that characterize nations and customs all while leaving your mouth watering for more.

The book also pays tribute to the spirit of nations by examining celebrations on Independence Day, which are held to recognize the birth of countries and emphasize the merging of historical remembrance with modern joy.

The festivities of Carnival and Mardi Gras are brought to light, providing an inside look into the joyous extravaganzas that take place at this time of year and fill the streets with masks, costumes, and parades.

In addition, "Festivals and Celebrations" takes a look into the future by investigating the ways in which globalization, technology, and sustainable practices may influence future festivities. It raises important considerations concerning the maintenance of customs and the respect for a variety of cultures, in addition to the difficulties that are faced by celebrations in the current era.

The Odyssey comes to a close with an enlightening and thought-provoking commentary on the significance of maintaining and documenting these wonderful traditions in order to save the varied and colorful fabric of human celebration for future generations.

It’s more than just a book; "Festivals and Celebrations: A Global Cultural Odyssey" provides a

window into the very essence of what it means to be human. It is a wellspring of ideas, comprehension, and cohesion that sheds light on the splendor of the planet we inhabit together. This book is your ticket to the universal language of joy, to the festivals that unite us all, and to the rich fabric of our worldwide culture. Whether you are an enthusiastic traveler or an armchair explorer, you will find this book to be an invaluable resource.

 

詳細資料

  • ISBN:9788196724351
  • 規格:平裝 / 234頁 / 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.24 cm / 普通級 / 初版
  • 出版地:美國

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