The American-Indian cultural heritage

At Quai Branly an unusual exhibition has taken the Parisians at heart – showing indigenous people whose traditions and customs have been used in many films and books. However the real Indian mythology and symbolism surpasses by far any fairy-tale.

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D-Day 70 years’ celebration

This year’s 6 June celebration brought royalties, presidents and veterans from all over the world to the beaches in Normandie to commemorate. That day marked the turning point of WWII but it wasn’t without the sacrifices of tens of thousands dead and even more lamed soldiers and civilians, entire cities in Normandie annihilated by the… Continue reading D-Day 70 years’ celebration

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A mix from London

It’s difficult to imagine that there existed a time before Eurostar – the fast train that take the Parisians from door to door – under the canal – to London in 2 hours and 20 min. With the time difference one even gains an extra hour on the way over. Because of the rocketing housing… Continue reading A mix from London

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France in a state of shock

The extreme-right party in France, Front National (FN) got 25 % in the last European elections. Are French politicians totally unaware of it’s own people’s discontent? None of the established parties reacted ahead of the election to change this (quite predictable) situation.

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Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show in London is a yearly happening and has become one of the major flower shows in the world – with gold, silver and bronze prizes for the best gardens. It’s an event that takes place for only a few days but that takes months to prepare: trees are uprooted and moved,… Continue reading Chelsea Flower Show

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