International Mother Language Day: Protecting Linguistic Diversity So Every Voice Can Continue
Every February 21, International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic diversity and the role of language…
World Day of Social Justice: From Fairness and Dignity to Inclusion for All
Every February 20, World Day of Social Justice draws attention to poverty, inequality, decent work, social…
Global Tourism Resilience Day: Building a Tourism Sector That Can Recover and Adapt
Every February 17, Global Tourism Resilience Day highlights the need for tourism to prepare for disruption,…
World Radio Day: From Connecting the World by Radio Waves to the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Every February 13, World Radio Day celebrates radio’s enduring ability to connect communities, deliver…
International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism: From Online Radicalization to Building Peace Together
Every February 12, the world reflects on violent extremism and the conditions that can allow terrorism to…
知識社|習俗篇 05 | 為什麼過年貼春聯時,大家都喜歡把「福」字倒著貼?|「福倒」與「福到」的吉祥寓意 | Why Is the Chinese Character “Fu” Often Hung Upside Down During Chinese New Year?|The Wordplay Behind “Fu Arrives”
農曆新年期間,家家戶戶貼春聯、掛揮春,其中最有趣的習俗之一,就是把「福」字倒過來貼。看似貼錯方向,原來是利用「倒」與「到」的諧音,把「福倒」理解成「福到」。 During Chinese New Year, the…
知識社|習俗篇 04 | 為什麼結婚戒指要戴在左手無名指?|從古老傳說到現代婚戒習俗 | Why Is the Wedding Ring Worn on the Left Ring Finger?|From Ancient Beliefs to Modern Wedding Tradition
結婚戒指戴在左手無名指,是許多人從小就習以為常的婚姻象徵。但為什麼偏偏是左手、偏偏是無名指?答案並不是一條「通往心臟的愛情血管」,而是歷史、傳說與文化習慣共同形成的結果。 Wearing a wedding ring…
知識社|習俗篇 03 | 為什麼結婚時新娘要戴面紗、拋花球?|從神秘象徵到幸福祝福的婚禮習俗 | Why Does the Bride Wear a Veil and Throw the Bouquet?|From Ancient Symbolism to Modern Wedding Traditions
婚禮上,新娘戴面紗、拋花球,都是非常熟悉的畫面。但面紗原本未必只是為了美麗,花球也不只是婚禮裝飾,兩項習俗背後都藏着不同時代對婚姻、祝福與幸福的想像。 The bridal veil and bouquet toss…
包羅萬有 Season 3 | 婦女和女孩參與科學國際日|讓女性與女童在科學世界發揮力量 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science|Empowering Women and Girls to Shape the Future of Science
每年2月11日的婦女和女孩參與科學國際日,提醒世界打破性別障礙,讓女性與女童平等參與科學、科技、工程與數學。 English:Observed every 11 February, this international…
知識社|習俗篇 02 | 為什麼慶祝成功時,大家喜歡打開香檳噴灑?|從勝利象徵到全球慶祝文化 | Why Do People Spray Champagne to Celebrate Success?|From Victory Ritual to a Global Celebration
香檳噴灑是慶祝成功時最具戲劇性的畫面之一。從賽車頒獎台到體育勝利,再到電影中的慶功場面,酒液向空中飛濺,已成為歡呼、勝利與成功的象徵。 Spraying champagne has become one of the…
紫色鬱金香|高貴、神秘與深情的花語|Purple Tulip|A Flower of Elegance, Mystery and Deep Affection
紫色鬱金香色彩優雅神秘,象徵高貴、魅力、深情與獨特的欣賞。 Purple tulips carry an elegant and mysterious beauty, often associated with…
知識社|習俗篇 01|生日宴會為什麼要一口氣吹熄蠟燭?|願望、火焰與生日習俗的文化演變 | Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles in One Breath?|The Story of Wishes, Flames and Birthday Traditions
生日蛋糕上的蠟燭,看似只是慶祝生日的小儀式,卻蘊藏着悠久的文化想像。從火焰、願望到祝福,一口氣吹熄蠟燭,早已成為世界各地熟悉的生日習俗。 Blowing out the candles on a birthday…