Posts by Julie Yeros
Diversity Calendar
Did you know that there is a festival in Spain in which thousands of people gather in the streets to throw tons of over-ripe tomatoes? It is called La Tomatina,…
Read MoreLadysmith Black Mambazo
They have been performing for the past 50 years, and have been nominated for Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Academy awards. Nelson Mandela called them “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors.” They are Ladysmith…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Flag: A Symbol of Unity and Progress
South Africa was at a major turning point in the early 1990s. Apartheid was coming to an end, a democratic government was being formed, and Nelson Mandela was about to become the first…
Read MoreA Taste of South Africa
One of the ways our family likes to travel is through food. While researching for our Taste of South Africa night, we weren’t surprised to learn that the cuisine is as diverse as…
Read MoreExplore South Africa: A Country Research Project for Kids
Kids will love exploring the beautiful country of South Africa and creating a book or a poster to share what they learned. Materials a poster board or sheets of paper stapled together…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s First Olympians
South Africa’s official participation in the Olympic Games began in 1908; however, the country’s involvement at the 1904 Games is a great, rarely-heard story, revealing the athletes that weren’t there to compete in the first place.…
Read MoreThe Big 3 Sports in South Africa
South Africans are extremely passionate about sports. While many different sports are played in South Africa, this post will focus on what is known as “The Big Three” – football (soccer), rugby,…
Read MoreSprinkle Your Summer With Culture
Make this summer a season of exploration! Enrich your family’s activities with cultural experiences that celebrate the beautiful diversity of our world. Through books, food, music, art, and play, you…
Read MoreTooth Traditions Around the World
A boy in Mexico leaves his tooth in a box on his bedside table. He hopes that the magic mouse, El Ratón, will take his tooth and leave some money. A…
Read MoreChildren’s Day Celebrations Around the World
May 5 Children’s Day Celebrations National Children’s Days are observed on various days throughout the year in countries all around the world. The day is devoted to celebrating the health and…
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