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"Oldest string instrument in the world."
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My Husband of 33 years proposed to me under the Arc de Trimophe on July 4th, 1985, after which we had a salmon dinner on the Champs-Élysées. During my Five years in Paris I could see the Eiffel Tower almost daily. My heart is in Paris!"
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"This Kathak attire is a blue gown with golden shawl and wearing golden stoned ornaments. Kathak is a North Indian Classical dance with a lot of hand leg coordination needed with fast steps"
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This item is a traditional object people use to play a game called Peteca. The object was originally used by Tupian indigenous tribes in celebrations and parties. Nowadays Brazilian people still have fun playing Peteca. It is important to Indigenous tribes in pre-colonial times. It is popular across the country, but the state of Minas Gerais is more known by this competition.
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This is a very traditional indigenous instrument, specifically related to praying for rain. It is associated with the Amazon.
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"It is about Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, also called the elephant headed god. It is auspicious to start an event with a Ganesha song so it will go smoothly. Started by St. Sri Sidhendra Yogi"
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It represents my culture and background and as well as my family's roots. The top was hand stitched by my own grandmother"
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I spent five years living and studying in Paris. I often climbed to the top and I celebrated the completion of my doctorate at the restaurant on the top.
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"Represents Cape Verdean Culture, used on cultural and sometimes casual occasions. Represents some aspects of African countries and Cape Verdean independence from Portugal"
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"Represents Cape Verdean Culture, used on cultural and sometimes casual occasions. Represents some aspects of African countries and Cape Verdean independence from Portugal"
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"My mother was a Home Economics major here at FSU from 1976-1980. She learned to quilt and even design her own bridesmaids dresses. This quilt was made for me by my mother for my graduation gift from FSU in 2013. I have a hope chest of quilts from my mom, but this one is my favorite. It is vibrant and almost multicultural demonstrating my love for traveling."
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"My father gave me this guiro when I was a young girl. In Puerto Rico, the guiro is played especially in December as part of the Paranda celebration. The instrument reminds me of family, my culture and Puerto Rico."
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"It reminds me of my native land and reminds the world of Palestine and the Palestinian question, focusing on a just solution for our homeland."
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Worn for formal events like weddings, functions, festivals.
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"This is a highly traditional English teapot, I'm proud to continue my grandmother's traditional tea preparation"
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This is a traditional stovetop coffee pot representing the influence of Middle Eastern culture in England in the 19th century. This was my Grandmother's.
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