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Articles about culture (200-250 of 18122)
- 42 Rules Of Employee Engagement
By: Mitchel | - Rule 9: Allow Your Team to Grow
We often find it difficult to let go in the workplace, especially when someone bestows that magical title of manager or supervisor upon us. We suddenly feel responsible for everything! We want, as managers, to make so sure that what comes from our team meets our high standards that sometimes we find our selves overseeing ever detail of our teams work. We can suffocate our team this way. People can become resentful of us, feeling they ...
Tags: Engagement, Employee Engagement, Team Work, Team Culture, Team approach, Management
- Rving Through The Antique Covered Bridges Of Oregon
By: Roger Langenberg | - Under the covered bridges in Lane County flows the history of Oregon. Dating back to 1920, these historical structures provide a beautiful link to Oregon's past. At a time when the abundance of Douglas Fir yielded much needed building materials, these icons, now seeming quite quaint, were built for strength and durablility, with the planks protected by the cottage-like shelter built to ward off Oregon's rainy season.
Twenty of Oregon's fifty covered bridges are in Lane County. ...
Tags: bridges, tour, rivers, attractions, historic, festival, culture, scenic, fishing, parks, waterways,
- 3 Important Considerations About Wrist Tattoos
By: Amanda Davis | - Wrist tattoos are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to customize your body! From Hollywood A-listers like Victoria Beckham and Lindsay Lohan to ordinary people such as you and me!
Favorite designs for men include tribal tattoos, Celtic designs, flames and stars. Favorites for women include fairies, flowers, stars and rosaries.
But the important thing to remember about wrist tattoos is that they are permanent and you need to be sure of what you're doing b ...
Tags: tattoo, piercing, body art, wrist tattoo, art, design, artist, culture, health, recreation, hobby, hobbies, lifestyle
- Beauty - How To Succeed
By: peter radford | - Overview
The concept of Beauty can refer to a particular person, a special place, an object of interest or even the concept of an idea, all of which can provide a perceptual experience related to pleasure, meaning or satisfaction.
The study of beauty is intrinsically a part of aesthetics, sociology, social psychology and culture. In the form of a cultural creation, beauty has become extremely commercialised.
The characterisation of an "ideal beauty" is re ...
Tags: beauty, definition, perceptual, aesthetics, culture, ideal b
- Patiala And Its Wonderful Offerings
By: David H Urmann | - Patiala offers visitors terrific options from delectable and exotic dishes and fine accommodations to pretty traditional products and remarkable tourist attractions.
The city of Patiala is Punjab states southeastern district and lies in the Malwa region. It is Malwas center of education and culture. Although it is one of the newest cities of Punjab, Patiala is popular for its good old fashioned beauty, grandeurs, aristocracy and valuable heritage. As amongst the finest Punjab ...
Tags: Punjab, accommodations, Makki-ki-Roti, Mutter Paneer, Patiala Attractions, Parandis, Rich Culture
- Rome: Dissonanze From 8th To 9th Of May 2009
By: Michele de Capitani | - The first edition of Dissonanze was held in Rome in 2000, immediately attracting thousands of music lovers, who stayed in Romes youth hostels, and convincing the organisers of the festival to set up the event also the following years. The first edition of the festival, which was meant to bring to Italy a genre (German electronic music) which had not had the space that it deserved yet, featured international artists of the independent scene that were not famous yet. With the passing of ti ...
Tags: rome, music, festival, event, art, culture, visual installation,
- Rome: Roma Wine Festival From 9th To 10th Of May 2009
By: Michele de Capitani | - No wonder that in Italy the culture of wine is widespread not only among professionals working in this field, but also among simple consumers, and that wine is considered not only as a drink, but also as an important feature of Italys culture and tradition. Moreover the figures for the export of Italian wine confirm that it is considered as an important heritage also abroad, and in order to have an adequate knowledge of the world of wine Italian wine cannot be disregarded.
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Tags: rome, wine, travel, culture, festival, food, art, history, event
- Can New Inventions Be Recession Proof?
By: Knight Pierce Hirst | - The Ariens Company in Wisconsin has been making lawnmowers for more than 50 years. Now it has made the first battery-powered, riding lawnmower for the mass market. The AMP Rider is only half as loud as gas-powered models, doesn't pollute, requires no oil and rides more smoothly. Recharging it will cost about $40 a year - about one-fifth the cost of running and maintaining a gasoline version. Yes, the Ariens Company has made an environmentally friendly grass cutter; but at $3300 - hundreds more t ...
Tags: Technology, Current Affairs, Culture and Society, Women, Men
- How Important Is A Keynote Speaker In An Event
By: Amy Nutt | - When you plan an event that entails providing valuable information intended to inspire creative thought and motivate the audience, you want to make sure that you capture and maintain the viewers' attention. For this reason, the role of a keynote speaker becomes a vital tool to an event's success.
The keynote speaker is essential to delivering the right message. They provide motivational speeches for graduates, businesses, charities, and other groups. When the audience arrives and ...
Tags: business, Entertaiment, Comedy, Arts, Culture, Agency Comedy, humor, Keynote speakers, Keynote speaker
- Indian Cuisine
By: David H Urmann | - Indian Cooking is mainly vegetarian, and blend of flavorful spices and herbs. It originates in the East.
Indian cuisine is very famous throughout the world for its distinctive spicy and delicious taste. Among their most popular foods are humus, kababs and shawarma. Indian cooking was developed a long time ago by the ancestors of Indians. For them, what made their cooking delicious is the good mix of their herbs and belief in the balance of mental and physical state.
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Tags: Indian, Cooking, Doshas, Balance, Culture, Eastern herbs and spices
- What Your Choice In Baby Names Really Says About You
By: Michelle Brunetti | - The little stick turned blue and it became official. You're havin' a baby, which means the race is now on for choosing the best name possible. You hit the 'net, buy the books, and begin scrambling to assemble your list of potentials. The ground rules are clear - you each retain veto power to ensure your child doesn't get saddled with the name of that stalker you had in college or the stripper your husband frequented during his early-20s dry spell. You're both determined to pick the most perfect ...
Tags: baby, parents, artist, tradition, hip, pop culture, counter culture, baby names, kid names
- Getting To Know Henderson, Nevada
By: Terrence L. Thomas | - Henderson is a city found in Nevada, United States. A city with 79.7 square miles of land area and with only around 250,000 residents in 2007, Henderson has received several special awards. One is for being one of the best cities to live in according to Money magazine in 2006. Another is that Henderson, Nevada was awarded for being one of the top walkable cities by Prevention magazine in 2007. This is because of the presence of several trails within the city. Because of the city's relatively pea ...
Tags: Henderson, Nevada, Hotels, Restaurants, people, Events, History, Culture, Business
- Superb Culture In Captivating Brussels
By: Tameikea Bonvillain | - Brussels is the face of Belgium as recognized in Europe and the rest of the world. With multitudinous agencies headquartered in Brussels, numerous citizens consider the place as the capital of the European Union. Although it has great worth in the political arena of Europe, Brussels also has a mellow side by being the melting pot of cultures and the crossroads between the Germanic and Roman traditions. The cosmopolitan nature of the center makes this section unique. The character of center erect ...
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- Stay With Neoteric Manchester And Its Miraculous Culture
By: Annmae Berkhimer | - Manchester is said to be one of the liveliest cities in the UK, so when it comes to manchester tourism, there genuinely is a lot to know. Manchester is bracing and rejoicing with a volume of things to see and do. There are galleries and museums, and with its cosmopolitan smell, you unequivocally won't be bored. Manchester is also renowned for its shopping and actual locations, not to mention the friendliness of its locals who are always ready to welcome guests to the suburb. No matter whether it ...
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- Look In On The Amazing Culture In Portentous Greenmount
By: Annmae Berkhimer | - Manchester is one of the most accepted large towns in England. Gaining metropolitan area rank in 1853, this metropolitan area is home to more than 450,000 residents. This metropolis is componental of Greater manchester, which is one of the largest boroughs in England. Manchester is acknowledged for its diversity and is a well familiar and respected corporation and commerce middle. It is also renowned for higher coaching, media, and arts. The conurbation has much account, once being the largest m ...
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- Stamp Collecting As A Pastime
By: Bercle George | - According to the authorities, the central idea of a pastime is 'that it is so positively agreeable that it lets time slip by unnoticed; as, to turn work into pastime.' And recreation is described as 'that sort of play or agreeable occupation which refreshes the tired person, making him as good as new.'
Stamp collectors may fairly claim that their hobby serves the double purpose of a pastime and a recreation. As a pastime, it certainly makes time pass most agreeably; for the true s ...
Tags: stamp collecting, hobbies, pastimes, arts, culture
- Toy Hobbies - Having Fun With Them
By: Bercle George | - Some adults never seem to grow up. They seem to retain their childlike wonder at the world around them. These are the adults who have started a toy hobby. Kids like to hang around with these adults because they seem more like kids. Sometimes having a child or a grandchild can spark an interest in toys. Be that as it may, a toy hobby will keep a person young at heart.
Many women love dolls and never outgrow them. Some prefer baby dolls, some fashion dolls, and still others go for a ...
Tags: toys, crafting, hobbies, pastimes, arts, culture
- Drop Over The Amazing Culture In Superb Denton
By: Annmae Berkhimer | - The place of a manchester England ranks among the top urban fields in every one of of the UK. Posted in the Northern portion of England, manchester is regularly referred to as the capital of the north. The area is familiar for its tourism and there are many fantastical things to see and do while in the area. From eateries to recreation the locals and those who pay a call manchester are never lacking for something to do.
One of the foremost museums in Britain is the acclaimed manche ...
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- Foam Sheet Glasses Case As An Arts & Crafts Idea
By: Bercle George | - Are you a camp director, teacher, or homeschool mom looking for a new arts and crafts idea for your kids? Or maybe you are a recreation director at a senior center or nursing home and could use a new project. Either way, this arts and crafts idea will be interesting and fun for all. This glass case can be used, given as a gift, or converted into a necklace purse.
To make the glasses case, you will need the following simple materials: a square of craft foam, plastic or large blunt ...
Tags: crafting, hobbies, pastimes, arts, culture
- Art Collecting As A Hobby
By: Bercle George | - Collecting is a fun hobby, and one of the most interesting things to collect are art collectibles. Many different items can be painted with artwork and become an art collectible. Hobby enthusiasts collect such things as saw blades, and wooden eggs which have had artwork painted on. People even collect designer rugs as art. Another art collectible hobby is collecting limited edition plates, thimbles, Christmas ornaments, and figurines produced by such companies as Bradford Exchange. And of course ...
Tags: collecting, hobbies, pastimes, arts, culture
- Visit Angelic Brussels And It's Glorious Culture
By: Tameikea Bonvillain | - Brussels is a metropolitan area that is over 1,000 years bygone and there are no shortages of activities and see thanks to Brussels tourism options. One of the main things that set Brussels apart from numerous other places is the amazing architecture. The urban place of Brussels is the home to the European Commission as well as the council of ministers of the European Union (EU). Brussels is a bilingual conurbation, were both Dutch and French are the official language. Brussels is a very interna ...
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- New Thoughts On How To Reduce Drug Usage And Crime
By: Norma Hickox | - Crime is becoming rampant due to drug usage. Drug usage is becoming rampant due to those wanting to escape from responsibility. Escape from responsibility is becoming rampant because of the tyranny of the law and legal system in our country. The legal system and the laws and lawyers are becoming more active and domineering because of crime. It is a self-feeding system and as all self-feeding systems it needs to have a brake put on it at some point.
The things that have been tried ...
Tags: crime, drug usage, legal system, conscience, drug culture, brain cells, legalizing drugs, rewards
- Hiring A Keynote Speaker
By: Amy Nutt | - Most businesses and organizations hire a keynote speaker to deliver a fresh view point. Their purpose is to encourage a sense of team work and breathe new life into a business. You can find a keynote speaker for just about every type of field such as sales, health, business management, information technology, and so much more.
A keynote speaker tends to be an expert in the area that he or she is giving a presentation. They deliver presentations designed to motivate people to look ...
Tags: Entertaiment, Comedy, Arts, Culture, Agency Comedy, humor, Keynote speakers, Keynote speaker, corporate
- Budapest: Spring Festival From 20 March To 5 April 2009
By: Michele de Capitani | - Does it seem impossible? But this is true: since 1981 the Spring Festival has been able to offer many visitors a diversified and rich programme of first quality shows and events that has satisfied everybody. For these reasons the festival is considered as one of the most important cultural events in the world, and every year it hosts the performances of outstanding Hungarian and international artists in over 50 venues all around the city: during the festival Budapest, a very appealing city, is p ...
Tags: music, art, culture, festival, budapest, events, concerts
- North India Festivals - A Heady Cocktail Of Traditions And Entertainment
By: Sanjogkumar | - North India is an extraordinary land of innumerable attractions where rich cultural heritage enchants and greet you at every place. The glorious cultural heritage of this land has beautifully manifested in its fairs and festivals, which teem with sights and delights. North India is known for its colorful and unique fairs and festivals attracting tourists from across the globe.
The fairs and festivals of North India are of fascinating contrasts, with interesting rituals and legen ...
Tags: Rajasthan Culture Tour, North India Tour, india tour, rajastha
- Hanoi: Chu Dong Tu Festival: From 7 To 9 March 2009
By: Michele de Capitani | - The Chu Dong Tu Festival, which attracts every years many pilgrims, as well as tourists coming from all over the world, in meant to remind us of Chu Dong Tu, a very important figure of Vietnamese culture, as he is believed to be the first who introduced agriculture in the Vietnamese society. According to the legend, the third King of the Hung dynasty had a daughter, princess Tien Dung, who, instead of getting married, decided to travel to admire the countrys beautiful sights. During one ...
Tags: hanoi, event, celebration, festival, culture, tradition, dance, music
- Come By The Marvelous Culture In Sensational Westleigh
By: Annmae Berkhimer | - Manchester is one of the larger leading metropolitan areas in England. Gaining center rank in 1853, this center is home to more than 450,000 residents. This city is componental of Greater manchester, which is one of the greatest boroughs in England. Manchester is popular for its diversity and is a well obvious and respected business and commerce centre. It is also popular for higher learning, media, and arts. The center has much past events, once being the biggest manufacturer of textiles and co ...
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- Delightful Culture In Newcastle: Astonishing Centre For Life
By: Shizukon Stogden | - Newcastle has always bragged of its genealogy, being a metropolis that initiated as a Roman hamlet years ago. Present, Newcastle remembers its race in past with myriads museums and parks faithful to its heirship, as well as keeping with the times with their modernized erections and amusement. Tourists to Newcastle will appreciate legions variant spheres of celebration, distraction, and learning, no matter whether they are young or old.Newcastle is a fantastic compass to do store in, or to trav ...
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- Stay At The Awesome Culture In Superb Royton
By: Annmae Berkhimer | - Manchester is one of the top tourist locations in England and in every one of Europe. Individuals make the trip to manchester to take in the magnificent past, as well as some of the more refined edifying aspects. The urban place is stocked with satisfying, up-to-the-minute restaurants, and it also features some nice temptation to keep folk both busy and entertained throughout their stay. A true municipality of lights, manchester provides the perfect combination of new-age class with ancient worl ...
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- Cultural Translation And Post Colonialism
By: alireza sadeghi ghadi | - Cultural translation as an opposite against linguistic translation can be traced back along way; How ever, the main cultural translation theories and theorists came on scene during 1990 and this decade. Hopefully, it is very critical for nuances and small differences among languages which can be drawn by linguistic theories. To be sore, Jeremy Mundey in his book introducing translation studies quoted Simon (1996) as saying "to cast the widest net around issues of gender in translation.... And, t ...
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- 5 Must Visit And 5 Must Eat In Moscow
By: Anni Pelmeni | - In each big city there are place that are obligatory for tourists. Here is Moscow selection.
1.Red Square. It is the center and the heart of Moscow.
2.The Kremlin. It is an ancient fortress right next to the Red Square. Appeared in13th century it initially function as a defense fort on the Moscow river bank. Over the 8 centuries of existences it changed both the appearance and the function, but it is still on the same location. The Kremlin was initially built of ...
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- Rome Exhibition: Darwin 1809 - 2009, From 12 February To 3 May 2009
By: Michele de Capitani | - Those events are so important that they cannot passed unnoticed, and Rome, indeed, will celebrate the great biologist, geologist and zoologist with a special exhibition: Darwin 1809 - 2009, from the 12th February to the 3rd May at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, the widest interdisciplinary exhibitory space of the city. The event originates from an exhibition dedicated to Darwin organised by the American Museum of Natural History of New York, which has already been held in various cities all over ...
Tags: rome, travel, event.exhibition, science, darwin, biology, culture, history
- Oriya Wedding
By: montex | - Oriya wedding is connected with the state of orissa. Oriya wedding are almost same as the other Hindu weddings. The traditions and customs are the essential and inner part of the Oriya wedding. The Oriya wedding twisted an unique feature that grooms mother does not participate in wedding ceremony. Oriya people are not excessive and extrovert. They believe in simplicity. They start their ceremony by keeping the worship of Lord Jagannath. They first placed their wedding card at the famo ...
Tags: Indian culture, India tourism, India tour packages, India tr
- What To Look For Before Hiring A Comedian For A Corporate Event
By: Amy Nutt | - If you're planning on hiring a comedian for your next corporate event or party there are a lot of things that you need to consider to ensure that the show will be a success. You can't just blindly thumb through the phone book and pick the first comedian that you see advertised, you have to do a good deal of research to ensure that the comedian that you hire will put on a show that will be funny to your particular audience. A poor performance by the entertainment of the event can make the entir ...
Tags: Entertaiment, Comedy, Arts, CUlture, Agency Comedy, humor, Keynote speaker, corporate comedy
- The Hermitage Museum In Saint Petersburg Presents: Heraldry On Russian Porcelain Until 29 March 2009
By: Michele de Capitani | - Besides the permanent collection, the museums hosts also temporary exhibitions, and if you go to Saint Petersburg between the 23rd December and the 29th March you will have the chance to visit the exhibition Heraldry on Russian Porcelain. Around 250 items will be displayed: vases, plates, cups and others, all realised at the Imperial Porcelain Factory and at other private Russian manufactories (such as Gardner, Batenin, Yusupov, Popov, brothers Kornilov and Kuznetsov) in the 18th and at the begi ...
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- Serene Splendour At Rorke's Drift Battlefield
By: Graeme Coyne | - A trip to the Rorkes Drift Battlefields area, situated on the outer edge of the rocky yet beautiful Zululand, provides guests the opportunity to learn about this tranquil region that was once the site of one of the biggest battles of the Anglo-Zulu war. These days, masses of tourists gather in this area for a peaceful experience in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal.
The Isibindi Eco-Reserve has a variety of habitats ranging from grasslands, valleys and forests. As such, Isibindi ...
Tags: rorkes drift area battlefields region zululand zulu culture
- How To Study The Korean Language
By: Jill Jones | - You are probably with a keen interest in languages. Learning a new language can be advantageous, especially if you're a businessman or a traveler. You can communicate easily with the locals and impress them of your knowledge regarding their culture.
Say, you want to learn the Korean language, you're probably wondering what would be the best way to learn Korean. You are likely to have browsed some books and websites and learned of certain theories or ideas from other people. Yo ...
Tags: Korea, Korean, language, Korean language, study partner, trip, formal language lessons, lessons, learning, pop culture, university, native language, t
- How To Save Money While Still Drinking Gourmet Coffee
By: Lili Rousso | - For those who enjoy drinking gourmet coffee, they may be in for a world of hurt with the recession the country is facing. Stopping by popular coffee shops and dropping up to $5 on a latte may very well be a thing of the past for many. But it doesn't have to be that way. There is a way to have your gourmet coffee and drink it, too!
Anyone who has frequented coffee shops knows just how hard it can be on the pocketbook. Having a taste for fine gourmet coffee shouldn't break the bank ...
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- Swami Prabhupada The Divine Grace
By: Victor Epand | - Srila Prabhupada was neither enamored by western education nor was he ambitious for scholastic achievement. He was always thinking about religious and philosophical or devotional things about God
Srila Prabhupada's father believed that with a good education his son would have a much more promising career, then in 1916 he arranged for him to attend Scottish Churches' College, then to the top British college in Calcutta. However, Srila Prabhupada was a good student and took part in ...
Tags: krishna, books, culture, society, new age
- Vedic Versus Western World Views
By: Victor Epand | - During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, European scholars and scientists began to come in contact with the culture of India. Many were impressed by the antiquity of Vedic civilization and the deep spiritual and material knowledge contained in the Vedic literature.
Other European intellectuals were dismayed by these developments. For instance, in 1825 the British scholar, John Bentley, wrote of his conflict with the scientist, John Playfair, who was an admirer of ...
Tags: krishna, books, culture, society, new age
- Reform Movements Of Hinduism In The West
By: Victor Epand | - Since the counter culture revolution of the 1960s, there have been an increasing number of western devotees of various Hindu lineages and practices.
These have come about, not only through the assistance of the Hare Krishnas, but also through the Universalist teachings of such Hindu figures as Sri Ramakrishna and the yoga teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. The growing number of Indian immigrants that are now relocating into the west, and the subsequent building of Hindu temples to meet ...
Tags: krishna, books, culture, society, new age
- Giving The Gifts Of Worship
By: Victor Epand | - Within the India culture, there are a wide variety of gifts that can be given for the use of worshiping for any individual, which include deities, shilas, and tulasi.
Soon after beginning the Krishna consciousness movement, Srila Prabhupada, established the process of deity worship as an integral aspect of his fledgling society. As he delivered the message of Krishna, he also began presenttng the process of deity worship. In all practical meaning, deity worship means the applying ...
Tags: krishna, gifts, India, religion, culture, society, new age
- New And Old Hindu Denominations And Movements
By: Victor Epand | - Shaktas worship Shakti, who is known as the divine Mother, in her many forms that include Kali, Durga, Laxmi, Saraswati, and many others as well. The Shakta form was one of the oldest forms of Hindu religion, and there are evidences even from the Indus valley civilization.
However, with evolution of civilization and the emergence of various doctrines and various other forms of Hindu philosophy emerged. Shaivism and Shakta forms are really inseparable, as is the description of Shiv ...
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- Lingerie Manufactures Begin Glamorizing Lingerie
By: Victor Epand | - As the twentieth century progressed, undergarments became smaller and more form fitting, but this was helped along during the late 1930s prior to World War II with the development of nylon and elastic.
Women began purchasing these new nylon stockings in mass quantities, until the new material became rationed for the war effort during the early 1940s. The form fitting material became an important part of the trend, which led lingerie to being viewed as erotic by men. Before elastic ...
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- Interesting Facts About The Traditional Marriage Among The Bagwere People In Uganda.
By: Twino | - Bagwere are Bantu speaking in Uganda .They live in Eastern Uganda. Since they are Bantu, we hope their origin is also in the sides of Congo in central Africa. They are agriculturists although they keep some animals.
If you have never heard where women praise men as gods, you need to know more about the traditional marriage among the Bagwere people of Uganda.
Although much changes has taken many off their traditional beliefs, but traditional marriage is still respected.
Tags: Bagwere people in Uganda, Bagwere traditional marriage, Bagwere culture in Uganda, Bagwere in eastern Uganda .
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