Did you know why International Working Women's day is celebrated on the 8th of March?
Watch this video for a short summary of the history of the movement for women's rights..
One of the main reasons why it is celebrated in March is the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in March 1911. The tragedy sparked outrage through worker activists and gave emphasis to the celebration. Unfortunately, many of the problems women faced in the early 20th century are still present today. Watch the video and learn about what they are:
You can find more information about the fire here.
Through the years, International Women's Day has become a more broad celebration that also speaks about gender equality in our private lives as well.
For example, Beyonce's celebrated music video If I were a boy is from 2008. What issues does she discuss in the video?
Finally, in 2018 Taylor Swift released her own take on women's rights. Do you believe attitudes have changed? Why?
Friday, March 4, 2022
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The Cannes Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, but there are some very specific rules that you must follow. What are they?
What's its connection to European history?
Monday, January 17, 2022
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
2022 will be the year of the Tiger. What are the personalities of people born on this year according to the Chinese horoscope?
Here's another version of the Chinese legend. Is it similar or different from the previous video?
Did you know some people believe there are some foods you should not eat at Chinese New Year? Did anything surprise you?
Finally, here are some people in London talking about how Chinese New Year is celebrated in London. What do people like about Chinese culture? What year was the video recorded?
What is your Chinese Horoscope? This is the full chart.
(if you were born in January or February, you might have to check here https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/)
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