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Hinduism / Narratives and Myths

... Gods and Goddesses In Hinduism, there are many stories related to various gods and goddesses. These stories

Hinduism / Law and Ethics

... Sexuality, Marriage and Divorce Sexuality The main guiding principle relating to sexuality is known as brahmacarya. This is the observance of celibacy w ...

Portuguese Culture / Family

... In Portugal, the family is seen as the foundation of the country’s social structure. Individuals will develop a social n ...

Iraqi Culture / Dates of Significance

... National Holidays New Year's Day – 1st January Iraqi Army Day – 6th January* Not observed in Kurdistan National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence – 6th Mar ...

Irish Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette People will often say ‘please' and ‘thank you.' For example, when getting off a bus, most people will thank the driver. Irish will u

Venezuelan Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings It is important to arrive on time. Venezuelans are generally punctual when it comes to business engagements. Punctuality conveys ...

South African Culture / Religion

... South Africa has never had an official state religion. The country’s constitution explicitly states everyone’s right to freedom of con

Taiwanese Culture / Religion

... The three major religious traditions in Taiwan are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. However, many of the temples in Taiwan reflect a fusion

Hinduism / Doctrines and Philosophy

... General Beliefs Ultimate Soul (Brahman) and Individual Soul (Ātman) One concept that underpins the philosophies and doctrines of contemporary Hinduism is ...

Argentine Culture / Core Concepts

... Pride Solidarity Perseverance Individualism Honour Machismo The eighth largest country in the world, Argentina, is located in South America, encompassing ...

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