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Colorful continent. Beautiful tribes of Africa

Daily life of African tribes may seem bizarre even for the natives of the continent. Only nature and curious travellers dare to met face to face with distinctive local atmosphere and unusual life of ethnic groups residing outside metropolis.

06.02.2022 | Africa, culture

Tasty Japan: Give the country a try

Ice cream with a taste of horse meat, pickled insects, fish with deadly venom, etc – Japanese cuisine has things to surprise, amaze and shock you with. And truth be told, enumeration of these dishes doesn’t help my appetite at all. But we are not after exotic stuff. True culinary tourism is an attempt to comprehend mindset and feel national distinctive color through traditional cuisine – not try most exotic dishes.

04.02.2022 | Japan, traditions, culture, world cuisine

Yodel - Music of the Austrian mountains

Austrian tour operators launched an unusual touristic tourdesigned for fans of singing style called yodel. Hikers wander through the Ziller Valley, a broad trail narrows opening the way for only the most avid travellers, then track leads upwards. Tourists look into the interactive station shaped as a giantsonorous walk-in cowbell, then they go around thelargest alpine horn and head to place...

22.01.2022 | music, traditions, culture, Austria

Don’t break the tongue: The hardest languages in the world

It is said, the easier it is, the better we feel, however, is it always like that? We know that not all the nations follow this principle. OUTLOOK has found out the strangest, toughest and hard in articulation international languages and would like to share it with the readers.

14.12.2021 | traditions, history, culture

Boat instead of shopping basket: Famous floating markets

Stores, shopping malls, markets - all these places are an integral part of daily goings-on of almost every person on our planet. It would seem there is nothing special about them: they are all alike, just goods and prices vary depending on country or city. In fact, it is not quite true since some markets are only accessible via waterways. Our today’s story is about them.

16.09.2021 | traditions, India, culture, Vietnam, Netherlands, Thailand, MYANMAR

Tajik сombs of beauty

When Bahriddin’s mother was getting ready for work, she was assiduously arranging her hair around her tubeteika. It resulted in some sort of a crown. On holidays she plaited special adornments into her black hair with a tinge of blue. When she walked, they were tinkling slightly to create an aura of a dance. And in evenings little Bahriddin couldn’t fall asleep without holding her tight braid in his hands.

05.05.2021 | traditions, culture, Tajikistan

Everything on sale: Worlds's best markets and bazaars

In this day and age, it is difficult to surprise anyone, especially an urban resident, with some large department store or market, since nowadays one can buy everything from a humble convenience store next door. However, the iconic bazaars and flea markets are still operating across the globe, they are famous in legends and described with delight.

24.04.2021 | Japan, USA, traditions, Turkey, India, Egypt, culture, Australia, Great Britain

Oriental makeup as a tradition: Seductive and languishing look

The well-known saying goes: east is a delicate matter. All-in-all, it is true as evidenced even by details. Due to specific climate, eastern women have similar type of appearance, and their nations are united by close cultures. Therefore, they prefer the same beauty standards. Women are supposed to be modest, to dress so as to completely or almost completely conceal figure.

23.04.2021 | Japan, India, culture

Serpent Charmers: How to make a snake dance?

Magic dance of a snake in time with flute’s melody often described in Eastern fairy tales and depicted in movies is no fiction but a true symbol of those countries. In Egypt, India, African countries and some other states slithering tribe are tamed to make a spectacular entertainment out of it. Profession of reptile charmers exists there; it is believed to be as nearly as the most amazing on Earth.

22.04.2021 | art, India, culture

The way they dance

What is it that characterizes any nation without much words and long explanations? Dances, of course, because it is these movements, refined over centuries, that can tell a foreigner about other peoples much more than thick history books. If you carefully watch and feel the way people dance in different countries, their mind set will become much more comprehensible. And these aren’t mere words.

12.04.2021 | Georgia, Japan, USA, art, traditions, culture, Brazil, Czech Republic, Senegal

Let's play Chuko Bones

Shagai, chükö, asyk, ashyk, oshuq... This game has many names and one great love for it unities a lot of generation in Central Asia. According to old legends, Nasreddin Hodja loved to play it. Sultans and merchants, ordinary people and children played it. For the youngest, it was a popular entertainment until the end of the last century, while new technologies did not supplant yard games.

16.03.2021 | culture

Mandala Therapy

Yesterday I created a Universe. I took some peas, rice, buckwheat, millet, black and white pepper seeds and cardamom. Grabbed a handful of coffee and aniseeds. Then it all acquired a centre. It kept growing and calming my thoughts. When the last seed landed in the circle, I felt forgotten harmony again, heard birds singing through the noise of cars on the avenue...

13.02.2021 | art, traditions, culture

Gastronomic tourism: Through food to culture

You should not condescendingly treat gastrotours as a newfangled invention. Gastronomic tourism is one of the aspects of world science. Her star, American scientist Eric Wolf, who in 2001 founded the International Association of Gastronomic Tourism, states: food is the quintessence of the nation, its mentality, character and, of course, history ...

17.01.2021 | traditions, culture

Director-General of the OUTLOOK Daria Kariakina on the Role of Public Initiatives in the Field of Cultural Diplomacy

On November 18 Director-General of the OUTLOOK Project and a public figure Daria Kariakina participated as an expert in a cross-border project European Values and Cultural Diplomacy: Youth Meetings Ukraine – Georgia.

19.11.2020 | Georgia, Ukraine, culture, diplomacy

Blood. Money. Feather

This entertainment is strictly forbidden in almost all countries of the world. But lovers of cockfights do not stop. Partly illegal competitions always gather full halls or courtyards, depending on the fact where the deadly bird fights are. Spectators literally savor the way the birds tear each other to shreds, without showing pity for themselves and their rivals.

12.10.2020 | traditions, culture

VIDEO: Majestic heritage of Uzbekistan

OUTLOOK was lucky enough to visit the hospitable country Uzbekistan and today we will tell about a unique place - the Mausoleum of the prominent military leader and political figure of Amir Temur.

23.08.2020 | history, culture, Uzbekistan

"Goat-dragging"

“To drag a goat with one’s hands” is a national entertainment of Tajik men however it enjoys huge popularity around Central Asia in the whole. As a rule a couple dozens, sometimes as many as a hundred, skilled and nimble horse riders gather to drag the goat. There is such a throng during the event that people fall off their horses, lose consciousness and even get maimed.

26.07.2020 | traditions, sports, culture, Asia

Vyshyvanka Day 2020! Diplomats of foreign embassies support the celebration

For many years in a row, Ukrainians around the world, by wearing national costumes for work, for a walk around the city or just for photography, celebrate the Vyshyvanka Day. This year, the celebration took place on May 21 and was joined by representatives of foreign embassies accredited in Ukraine.

21.05.2020 | Ukraine, culture

Hanging Out In Pakistan

OUTLOOK studied the brightest Pakistani holidays, because the saying goes for a reason: people live same way they hang out. An amazing game of history. Pakistan appeared on political map relatively short time ago yet one doesn’t have the heart to call it ‘young’ for it is inhabited with heirs of one of the most ancient civilization.

23.02.2020 | holiday, traditions, culture, Pakistan, do you know

Ambassador of Indonesia to Ukraine Yuddi Krisnandi and OUTLOOK project Director General Dariia Kariakina hold a FEEL Indonesia special project

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Ukraine and OUTLOOK project on December 23, 2019 in the creative space "Art Prichal" within the framework of the OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL hold FEEL Indonesia special event on December 23, 2019 in the creative space "Art Prichal".

29.12.2019 | culture, diplomacy, ambassador, Indonesia, OUTLOOK, owcf, feel

Workshop on Cooking Varenyky Dumplings for the Ambassador's Spouses Club from the Outlook Project And Culinary Expert Ievgen Klopotenko

On the initiative of the Ambassador's Spouses Club, Outlook Project organized a culinary workshop on shaping varenyky dumplings from a Ukrainian chef and co-owner of 100 Years Back in Future Ievgen Klopotenko.

23.11.2019 | traditions, culture, diplomacy

The Belgian King's Feast in Kyiv. Ambassador Alex Lenaerts Continues Annual Celebration Tradition

Philharmonic of Kyiv hosted guests of the Embassy of Belgium in Ukraine on the occasion of the King's Feast. Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Finland, Japan, Norway, Slovenia, Armenia, Brazil, Argentina and other countries attended the solemn reception and the concert program.

22.11.2019 | culture, diplomacy, ambassador, Belgium

OUTLOOK: for the Day of Independence of Ukraine...

Today in honor of Independence Day of Ukraine OUTLOOK prepared interesting stories about sites that are in UNESCO world heritage list ! We want not only to see beauty of foreign cultures and places of interest but also to pay attention on Ukrainian ones!!!

24.08.2019 | architecture, Ukraine, culture

Indian tea. The Ambassador of India talks about the traditions of tea drinking

On May 29, 2019, under the auspices of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Ukraine Partha Satpathi, an evening dedicated to Indian culture, cuisine and tea took place. The purpose of the event was the popularization of Indian traditions.

03.06.2019 | India, culture, diplomacy, ambassador

Wives of foreign diplomats attended the lecture dedicated to Ukrainian traditions

On Wednesday, April 9, 2019, on the initiative and organizational support of the SE "Directorate General for Rendering Services for Diplomatic Missions", the international women's club ASCK in the National Centre of Folk Culture "Museum of Ivan Gonchar" a lecture dedicated to the traditional Ukrainian women's dress was held.

16.04.2019 | Ukraine, culture, diplomacy

Our first anniversary: OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL 2018. Part 2

Every people’s culture is unique, full of riddles, mysteries, traditions, customs and stories. We are exorbitantly happy that within the framework of the festival of cultures of peoples of the world OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL our team creates a venue to exchange the most interesting among different countries and peoples.

05.11.2018 | culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

Our first anniversary: OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL 2018

Every people’s culture is unique, full of riddles, mysteries, traditions, customs and stories. We are exorbitantly happy that within the framework of the festival of cultures of peoples of the world OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL our team creates a venue to exchange the most interesting among different countries and peoples.

01.11.2018 | culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

In Kyiv Kuwait Day of Culture has started

In Kyiv on the 5-th of February Culture Days of Kuwait started. They are dedicated to the 25-th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. All the events will go under the support of the Embassy of Kuwait to Ukraine and personally Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mr Rashid Hammad Al Advani.

07.02.2018 | culture, diplomacy, Kuwait

Amish life: Happiness in simple things

When you first hear about them, you do not believe your ears; when you first see them, you do not believe your eyes. Their passports have no photos, they do not pay taxes, do not do military service, they wear plain clothing, drive horse-drawn buggies, insulate themselves from modern conveniences, and, of course, have the most delicious food in the USA. Would you like to learn more?

07.02.2018 | traditions, travel, culture, Amish

Weeks of Germany in Kyiv under the support of the Embassy

The Embassy of Federative Republic Germany to Ukraine on the 10-th of November will be arranging the current Germany Weeks in Ukraine. They intend to carry out nearly 70 events in 14 cities of Ukraine.

09.11.2017 | Germany, culture, diplomacy

VIDEO: OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL

We are infinitely grateful to all of you - our guests - for sharing this holiday with us! We express special gratitude to all embassies-participants, diasporas, artists, craftsmen, volunteers. Without you, this holiday would not be so bright and memorable. Today we offer you a colorful video that will take you back to the atmosphere of our unforgettable holiday.

20.10.2017 | festival, culture, doplomacy

Multifaceted palette of peace in Kyiv. OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL gathered guests and friends for the fourth time. Part 2

Looking through thousands of photos capturing the bright emotions of our guests, again and again we recall that day, filled with vivid colours, pleasant meetings and merry laughter. Today, together with you, we would like once again recall the OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL 2017.

17.10.2017 | festival, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

In Kyiv it was the festival that started year of Ukrainian and German languages

In Kyiv at Contract Square at the last weekends there was a street festival dedicated to the start of Ukrainian and German languages year. The event that began from the bike ride and was accompanied by the interactive lessons of German and broadcasting from different Ukrainian cities, came under the auspices of German Embassy in Ukraine and Goethe-Institut.

11.09.2017 | Germany, culture, diplomacy

The Ambassador of Spain participated in the concert dedicated to the anniversary of the publication of Spanish writer piece…

Under the auspices of the Embassy of Spain to Ukraine, in Kyiv the concert dedicated to the centenary of the publication of the novel ‘Platero and I’ of the famous Spanish author Juan Ramon Jimenez.

16.05.2017 | literature, culture, diplomacy, ambassador, Spain

The spouse of the Ambassador of Pakistan organized a friendly lunch and workshop ‘Tie and Dye’ for Ambassadors Spouses Club

The spouse of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan Sima Attar arranged a friendly lunch and workshop on the preparation of traditional Pakistani shawls ‘Tie and Dye’ for ‘Ambassadors Spouses Club’.

25.04.2017 | culture, diplomacy, Pakistan

In Kyiv under support of Embassy of Argentina it was a concert ‘Stars of world tango’

On the 27-th of March in Kyiv national academic theatre of operetta there was a concert ‘Stars of world tango’ with the participation of the celebrities acting in a style of Argentinean tango Neri Piliu, Shanini Kiniones, Solange Acosta, and Max Van De Voorde that were accompanied by ‘Tango Spleen Orquestra’ (Italy).

29.03.2017 | culture, diplomacy, República Argentina

VIDEO: OUTLOOK SHOW. Fashion of the Nation

Folk costume is one of traditional cultural symbols. Diverstiry of colors, adornment elements and decoration styles reflect inimitble nature of every nation. Ukrainians managed to get acquianted with distinctive features of traditional fashion thank to OUTLOOK Project, Institute of Interational Relations and Development Fund of the Institute of Internatinal Relations as well as 22 embassies of foreign states accredited in Ukraine. Today we suggest you enjoy a video, in which different cultures, traditions and history entertwined in a single dance....

14.03.2017 | traditions, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

In Kyiv the exhibition ‘Moving along the streets of Africa’ has opened

In Kyiv in National museum named after Taras Shevchenko the exhibition ‘Moving along the streets of Africa’ has been opened organized by the social community ‘African Council in Ukraine’. The participants of exhibition are foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Ukraine, Africans, and African Ukrainians.

29.06.2016 | culture

It was the third time that OUTLOOK gave to the capital of Ukraine this celebration of friendship and tolerance, OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL

Thank to OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL for nearly entire day of June 18 Column Hall of Kyiv City State Administration transformed into an international platform or maybe even some sort of large-scale transportation hub where one could easily exchange tickets with representatives of other countries and travel to explore their homelands instantly.

21.06.2016 | festival, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

OUTLOOK Launches Culture and Education Project “Diplomatic Greetings”

OUTLOOK International Project that operates in the sphere of culture diplomacy, launched a culture and education project Diplomatic Greetings aimed at getting Ukrainian students, future culture experts and philologists, acquainted with distinctive features of cultures and traditions of various countries of the world.

27.05.2016 | culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

In Kyiv the third festival of international cultures OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL will take place

On the 18-th of June, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Hall of Columns of Kyiv City State Administration (Khreshchatyk Street, 36) the third annual festival of international cultures OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL will take place.

26.05.2016 | festival, culture, diplomacy, OUTLOOK

Embassy of Palestine organized a solemn concert in Kyiv

The Embassy of Palestine in Ukraine organized the concert dedicated to the Day of National Culture in Kyiv National Academic Operetta’s Theatre. A solemn event was arranged to commemorate the poet of Palestinian revolution and its enabler Mahmoud Darvish.

05.04.2016 | Palestine, culture, dipomacy

Literature Message to the World Has Been Sent!

Unity and mutual respect – this is what should become a basis for relations between states, guarantee of highly intellectual dialogue between nations. This is why today society should express greater interest in each other and gradually discover previously unknown facts in biographies of peoples. It is realization of this that induced the idea of creating this project.

25.03.2016 | literature, culture, diplomacy

In Argentine House an Exhibition of Photographer Eduardo lLongoni Dedicated to Militatry Diktatura Is Held

With the support from tye Embassy of Argentina in Ukraine an exhibition of an outstanding photographer Eduardo Longoni was opened at Argentine House. Official opening of the display was attened by Charge d'affaire ad interim of Argentina in Ukraine German Domingez, Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sudan, Pakistan and Mexico.

24.03.2016 | culture, diplomacy

Ambassadors of Foreign Countries Participate “Story of One Testament” Project

18 Ambassadors of foreign states to Ukraine paid obeisance to Taras Shevchenko by taking part in a unique photo project “Story of One Testament”. The photo project was orchestrated within the framework of International Culture and Education Project Shevchenko’s Word Unites Us that unites dozens of diplomats around the personality of the Ukrainian genius second year ina row. This year it was dedicated to 202nd anniversary of the Great Kobza Player and 170th anniversary of The Testament being written.

14.03.2016 | literature, culture, diplomacy

Woman who is a man

Level up in emancipation. They did not just replace men, they became men. Known for being conservative, Albania still has a tradition under which females can be easily replaced by males. Without plastic surgery. Mainly young girls take over to live as men.

09.11.2015 | Albania, traditions, culture

Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Foreign States Visit Baturyn, Hetmans’ Capital

Golden autumn is just the time for short trips around Ukraine. Directorate General for Rendering Services to Diplomatic Missions, that aims at creation of positive image of our states among representatives of foreign states, decided not to let last warm days go amiss and organized a meaningful and interesting tour to Chernihiv region.

08.10.2015 | Ukraine, culture, diplomacy

Incredible Stories of Creation of National Anthems

July 14, 1795, 6 years after the Storming of the Bastilles, the French officially approved revolutionary Marseillaise in the capacity of the state’s anthem. To this occasion, OUTLOOK suggests you take a plunge not only into notes and words but also into unusual stories of state “hits” creation.

14.07.2015 | history, culture

OUTLOOK participated in the conference Cultural Industries: Theory and Practice in the Modern World

On April 23, Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts hosted Ukrainian scientific-practical conference Cultural Industries: Theory and Practice in the Modern World. Experts in the field of culture and sociology, academic teaching staff and students of the University participated in the event.

24.04.2015 | culture

OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL takes place in Kyiv

On May, 23 at National Taras Shevchenko Museum (12, Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, Kyiv) annual festival of world cultures OUTLOOK WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL will take place.

23.04.2015 | festival, culture, diplomacy