humanity
If nothing else, travel opens your eyes to the colorful quilt that is humankind.
Ghanaians Tell Nigerians & Foreigners Doing Business to Go Back to Their Own Countries
Monday, 1 May 2023 By: TB Obwoge The 'Wig Fair' was set to take place today in Ghana on Labour Day. However Ghanaian fake hair sellers came to protest foreigners selling products in their country.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in Wander
Navigating Identity in a Global City: The Complexities of Hong Kong's Cultural Landscape
Introduction The influence of British colonialism on Hong Kong's identity is a topic of great interest and importance, given the city's rich cultural heritage and complex history. Hong Kong's unique identity is deeply influenced by its history of British colonialism, which lasted for over 150 years and transformed the city into an international hub for trade, finance, and culture. This essay will explore the impact of British colonial rule on the development of Hong Kong's cultural identity, focusing on the blending of Eastern and Western traditions, the adaptation of British institutions, and the implications of the 1997 handover to China. The blending of Eastern and Western cultures created a unique hybrid culture, reflected in Hong Kong's architecture, food, and customs. The adaptation of British institutions, including the legal and education systems, helped shape Hong Kong's identity as a global city with a strong emphasis on trade and finance. The 1997 handover marked a significant turning point in Hong Kong's identity, with tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China highlighting the challenges faced by the city in preserving its autonomy and unique cultural identity. The use of language, particularly Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, is a crucial marker of Hong Kong's identity, reflecting the city's history, culture, and social and political realities. Cantonese remains the dominant language in Hong Kong and is seen as a crucial aspect of the city's unique identity, while English and Mandarin reflect Hong Kong's global connections and its relationship with mainland China. The use of language in Hong Kong has significant implications for social, political, and cultural aspects of life in the city, and as Hong Kong continues to evolve, so too will its cultural identity.
By Ivan Ipšić3 years ago in Wander
Wallonia Wanders
Never underestimate the power of travel to turn that frown upside down! I was feeling a little low, when I left Brussels on Sunday morning, tired from too many late nights, drained by an intense work schedule, and clouded with a disproportionate amount of travel anxiety for the week ahead.
By Hannah Kawira Hartwell3 years ago in Wander
Africa Has a Race & Anti-Blackness Problem From North to Sub-Saharan to the Southern Coast
Friday, 28 April 2022 By: TB Obwoge It's time to stop lying on the fact that Africa welcomes everyone. Blacks from all over the world aren't welcomed in many countries that claim to be the most welcoming.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in Wander
Ghana's Rampant discrimination: Unless it reads no Ghanians they play clueless
Conversations about discrimination in Ghana are like talking to the leader of an American Ku Klux Klan group. Every single act of discrimination is backed by a story, or an incident that never in life happened to the person telling the story.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in Wander








