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October 15, 2013

Spice Up Your Cup Of Milk

As breath taking is the island of Sri Lanka is so it the food that these people eat. A 30 mile chain of shoals is the only feature that separates this country with India which is on the other side of the Indian Ocean.

The geographical location of Sri Lanka and its proximity to India has a direct influence on the food that is eaten here. Colombo had been previously inhabited by the British, Dutch and Portuguese who brought along cooking styles and food combinations from their own countries. The Sri Lankan exotic food types are therefore blends that the local people adapted to suit their taste and ready availability of ingredients. As a general rule food eaten in Sri Lanka is hot and spicy and highlights a blend of flavors from major parts of the world. It is true to therefore say that Sri Lanka enjoys a cuisine that is a blend of many others of the world’s best.

The features of the Sri Lankan food are both evident in the vegetarian and meat dishes. Even short easy to prepare appetizers and salads have an exotic feel of the exotic food and the rich history behind it. Sri Lanka is rich in food spices which are readily used to enhance the flavors of dishes which are eaten they're common. By simply appreciating the effect of spices on the food we eat, you will realize that Sri Lankan cuisine is a work of art. This is a cuisine so richly ground that they have spices to put in milk to enhance its taste for those people who do not take plain milk.

October 8, 2013

The Caribbean Culture

The Caribbean culture is influenced by the British. The conquest was in the 1759. The symbols of the Caribbean include the palm, shell and parrot. Their flag has undergone many changes as time passed by. The origin of their language is basically understood by human capacity, symbolic communication and the origin of complex cultures. Also, it emerges to maintain the coherence within their social group/s like children acquire such knowledge as language as the basic norms of the environment they are growing up in. Therefore, a language is basically an interaction between members of the same cultural society. In the arts field, the Caribbean people follow the trend of the Europeans where it flourished in the 1990s. In literature, it is always divided into English, French and Spanish languages where the perspective is often the nature, the life and their position in the world.

Speaking a language is one of the society’s culture as well as other shared norms or practices, generally. It has become the identity of the group. Its functions are always the same as any other countries’ languages. It is the way to communicate with the people of the same society or group. Here in the Caribbean, there is the so-called multiculturalism and bilingualism. The people here know two or more languages to be able to communicate with outsiders. They also have the so-called cultural protectionism which is to promote Caribbean cultural production and not the foreign ones. This is created by reform conscious constituents as well as interventionists. However, sharing a majority of common language such as the American English is still a difficult position for the Caribbeans to be diffused of the American culture. And though this has to be faced, the Caribbean people still know how to balance any trade arrangement responsibility.

October 2, 2013

The Religious History Of India

India is the second most populated country in the world and has been an important part of the international economy for centuries. It is the birthplace of several important world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism which makes it a major part of world heritage.


The origins of Hindu philosophy and mythology were established from 1700 to 500 BC in what is called the Vedic period. There are still many practices and beliefs that are treasured today which came from this time period including karma, yoga, Dharma, and moksa. Hinduism has gone through many notable changes throughout the years but has been the major religion in India for centuries. Hindu temples also contribute to world heritage because their stunning architecture, design, and preservation of religious history helps researchers better understand the customs of ancient peoples who worshipped in them. It is estimated that more than 80% of the population belongs to the Hindu faith, making it the home of the largest Hindu population on Earth.

Although less than 1% of Indians claim to be Buddhist, this religion originated in India and still has major impacts on local culture. Buddhist teachings spread from the area of Bihar, India throughout Asia from ancient times. In the 13th century, it declined drastically as a religion in India but many of its core concepts had a permanent influence on the Hindu religion. It is still practiced in the Himalayan religions of India and has recently been adopted by many of the intellectual elite of the country. The birth of two world religions, apart from many other contributions, makes India an important part of world heritage.