Introduction to our team and topic - "The Language of Love in 20 Cultures"

It’s one of the most universal traditions in the world. But, it is celebrated differently by everyone. Each culture has its own ways of making someone’s special day extra special. Tying the knot in any culture comes with a laundry list of traditions and rituals. ‘The language of love in 20 cultures’ is a platform created by a group of university students to explore the diversity of marriage traditions in various cultures. The blog designed by Shabnam, Ruvimbo, Ella and Faiza will take the viewer on a rollercoaster ride around the diversity of many cultures around the world and their marriage traditions.














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