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Destination Lithuania: Cepelinai, the nation's traditional dish

Video credits: Edmantas Kazbaras Cepelinai is a traditional Lithuanian dish of stuffed potato dumplings. The dumplings are made from grated and riced potatoes and stuffed with ground meat or dry curd cheese or mushrooms. It is usually served as an entrée.

Weird Cultures: Destination Namibia

Photo credit: Suresh Krishna In Northern Namibia, there are about 50,000 people living in the Kunene and Omusati regions. They are nomads whose activities includes men hunting for a long period at a time while the women mainly milk their cows and take care of their children. One’s wealth is usually estimated by how many cows owned. Their bodies are covered by a paste call Otjize which gives their skin a distinctive red colour. As well as being decorative, this prevents insect bites and it’s a native sun screen. Photo credit: Trevor Cole/Barcroft Images In regards matrimony, polygamy is often practiced. Early marriages are the norm where girls are married off by their fathers as soon as they get to puberty. But, one of the most interesting thing about the Ovahimba and Ovazimba tribes in these regions is an age long culture called Okujepisa Omukazendu . This tradition has defied all forms of westernization and its influences.

Ndebele culture of South Africa

The culture of the Ndebele people is widely known for the skill of their women who are very artistic in producing vibrant colour designs. Such great skills are passed from mother to daughter and include very distinct and beautiful beadworks. The Ndebele woman wears neck rings and traditional blankets that are also very colourful. The Tradition food of the Ndebele’s is Maize known as pap. Assorted meats like chicken, beef, lamb and vegetables are added to it. # ICAF2017 is an event not to miss this October in Germany! An array of different cultures coming your way! More details shortly

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