Zombies have been a favourite of films and TV for a century but a new exhibition asks us to forget The Night of the Living Dead and examine a phenomenon born from the unique mix of cultures in Haiti. Zombies. Death is Not the End? is at the Musée du quai Branly till 16 February … Continue reading “Zombies Exhibition”
The “Black Indian Tribes” or crews are some of the most colourful participants in New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras celebrations. A new exhibition at the Musée du quai Branly features their intricate, flamboyant costumes and explains the history of African Americans in Louisiana. Till 15 January 2022. There are more than 40 Black Indian tribes … Continue reading “Black Indians from New Orleans”
It has all the ingredients of a great British event: tradition, wearing costumes, doing silly things and collecting money for charity! Every year at Covent Garden Market in London, teams of people participate in The Great Christmas Pudding race. They make their way through a series of obstacles while carrying a Christmas pudding on a … Continue reading “The Great Christmas Pudding Race”