Happy Onam ! Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by hindus in Kerala, India. The festival commemorates King Mahabali, whose spirit is believed to visit Kerala. Celebrations include street parades with colourful floats, dancers and musicians and a snake boat race held on the Pampa River. The hindu temples in…
Exchange Day is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of international exchanges. It is an opportunity for international exchange participants to come together virtually to share cultural diversity. Culture Buff Games leverage visual storytelling to teach international students about American, British, Chinese and Indian culture values…
Cowes is the oldest, largest and most spectacular sailing regatta in the world. Over 8,000 sailors compete and 100,000 spectators come to watch this iconic British sporting event. It will take place from July 31st to August 6th on the Solent, an area of water between southern England and the…
Only two days to go till the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics scheduled on Friday 23rd of July at 8pm JST or 12 noon BST. MIRAITOWA is the official mascot for the Tokyo Olympics. It is cheerful and athletic, with a strong sense of integrity and has a…
Swan upping is an annual ceremony in England in which mute swans on the River Thames are caught, ringed, and then released. The historic ceremony dates all the way back to the 12th century, when the English Crown first claimed ownership of all mute swans. Swans were once considered a…
Game. Set. Match ! The Championships, Wimbledon is a quintessential part of British summertime. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon since 1877 and is the only major tennis tournament still played on grass. The Ladies…
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is British motorsport's ultimate summer garden party! Held in the grounds of the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a celebration of motorsport and car culture. It takes place from 8th-11th of July this year. Culture Buff British Values are…
Independence Day, also referred to as the “Fourth of July” is a holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This was when the Founding Fathers declared that the thirteen colonies were now a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the…
International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21st. This year, the theme is ‘Yoga for Wellness’. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. It is an important part of Indian culture and civilization. Culture Buff Indian Values games leverage visual storytelling to teach…
This year's Royal Ascot takes place from June 15 until June 19 at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England. Royal Ascot is a glamorous five-day thoroughbred horse racing event attended by royals and celebrities. It is known for its draconian dress code that includes hats, tailcoats and hemlines. Expect to…
