Kaffir culture: a heritage sustained through music and dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXvLYV9MZLI An often overlooked minority, the Kaffirs of Sri Lanka are African descendants who have been living on the island since the early 1500s. The word Kaffir literally means ‘non believer’ and unlike in most other parts of the world,…

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“Diez pesos te vale, diez pesos te cuesta”

“Diez pesos te vale, diez pesos te cuesta.” It’s a common phrase you’ll hear on your commute in Mexico City’s subway system, and it literally means that whatever the vagoneros (or “irregular” vendors) are trying to sell you not only costs…

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