Category: traditions
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A batik legacy reborn in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: Haris Rashid, a visual artist, did not initially intend to inherit a family tradition when he first started working with batik. However, what began as a creative experiment eventually revealed a legacy that spanned generations. Haris, who is 34 years old and originally from Kedah, has been living in the Klang Valley since…
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Funerals and the hidden economy: How Akan pride fuels commerce
The Unexpected Engine: How Funerals Drive Ghana’s Economy In Ghana, particularly among the Akan people, funerals transcend simple mourning. They are significant cultural events that also serve as powerful economic drivers, briefly but intensely stimulating numerous livelihoods. These occasions showcase a unique intersection of culture, pride, and commerce. The Financial Weight of Saying Goodbye Funerals…