Angel is an albino dolphin who was captured on January 17, 2014 in Taiji, Japan. Every year, from September till February dolphins are hunted at the coast side of the small village of Taiji. Big schools of dolphins are driven into the bay. The most beautiful ones will be captured and transported to dolphinarium around the world. The rest will be slaughtered brutally and literally the bay will be colored red due to the bloodshed. The dolphin meat will be prepared for consumption for the Japanese market. more…
Author: Arlette Caenen
Losar, Tibetan New Year
Today, February 9th, 2016 is Losar, Tibetan New Year.
Losar is celebrated by Tibetan Buddhists and Buddhist center in the whole world. It is an important festival in Tibet, India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam and Korea. The word Losar is derived from two Tibetan words ‘lo’ means ‘year’ and ‘sar’ ‘new’. The days before Losar, everybody is busy cleaning in and around their home, but also cleaning of the mind is done. After this cleaning, preparations start with typical, symbolic Losar objects to welcome the new year. These objects will be placed on the home altar which will bring good luck, good health and prosperity for the upcoming year. Of course also preparation of drinks and food has to be done, chang (Tibetan beer), sweet rice, tea, butter, cookies, sweets and fruit. more…