Culture & Society

Meeting the Indigenous Sasak in Lombok, Indonesia

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The Sasak are the largest ethnic group on the island of Lombok, Indonesia. About 80% of the inhabitants of Lombok are Sasak and this is also the name given to the local language spoken on the island. The Sasak live mainly in the rural areas of Lombok and work in agriculture and fishing but also in the handicrafts inherited from their ancestors. We spent two days in the Tetebatu region, in the centre of Lombok, where we stayed with a Sasak family. A beautiful green area in the middle of rice fields and at the foot of the Rinjani volcano, where the immersion in the local life and in the Sasak culture makes the trip even more beautiful!

Women from the world: Portraits

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When we think about beauty, we probably have some standards in mind. We are constantly bombarded with images and pictures of what a beautiful woman looks like. It is said that the average human is exposed to over 3,000 images a day. But is there any diversity in all these images? I have decided to introduce you to a beautiful series of portraits of women from the world…

15 facts every foreigner should know about Belgium

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Belgium is this small, incredible and surreal country located in the heart of Europe. Known worldwide for its (many) special beers, its chocolate, its French fries but also for its unique humor, Belgium is full of characteristics that we don’t even suspect. Since its creation in 1830, the country has created its own identity, its own culture, sometimes with Flemish, sometimes with Walloon influences. This mix of languages, cultures, political opinions and fights makes the country fascinating. So leave your prejudices behind and welcome to our country!