Rose Petal Jam by Larisa SferleRose Petal Jam by Larisa Sferle
Rose petal jam, with its delicate fragrance and sweet, floral taste, often evokes cherished childhood memories. For many, the sight of vibrant, freshly picked petals being transformed into a jar of rosy delight brings back warm recollections of simpler times. Imagine sunny afternoons spent in grandmother's kitchen, the air thick with the scent of roses and sugar, while eager hands helped stir the bubbling mixture. This sensory experience, captured in every spoonful, not only preserves the essence of roses but also the fleeting moments of innocence and joy from our youth. Each taste is a nostalgic journey, a reminder of the love and care infused in those early homemade treats.
Forever Entwined by Madush AbeyratneForever Entwined by Madush Abeyratne
An Arabic Couple, A wedding in Sri Lanka. Took this at a wedding which was a mix of Arabic culture and a Sri Lankan Feel. Arabic Music and cuisine with Arabic songs and dances not forgetting Sri lankan music. Bride and groom arriving in a Sri Lankan Tuk Tuk. The Bride and groom watching on, enjoying, HOLDING HANDS watching their families getting together in a celebration ow awe ...
The Maasai Warrior by Muneera HashwaniThe Maasai Warrior by Muneera Hashwani
The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting northern
Tanzania and Kenya. Historically known as Nomadic cattleherders
who were renowned for their enigmatic presence and
legendary bravery.
The Massai warrior, with spear in hand, colorful beads braided
in his hair and a Shuka wrapped around his body portrays the
tradition which has tested the course of time. As fierce warriors
and great hunters they protected their tribes against enemies
and wild animals. However within their tribes and villages they
were known to be peaceful and harmonious people with a
deep respect for nature.
The ostrich headdress symbolized in the past that the warriors
had not yet killed a lion. Like a loins mane, it was originally
worn during raids and wars to give psychological advantage by
adding height to the person. The ritual lion-hunting is now
outlawed in East Africa but the Maasai will only kill a lion if they
threaten their livestock or their village. The headdress known
as Esidai, is used in most rituals and ceremonies. It is made
from cow skin and decorated with colorful beads and Ostrich
feathers to give it more character.
A Maasai’s life is embodied in tradition which has been coming
down from centuries and every event such as birth,
adolescence, adulthood, weddings, seniority and death are
celebrated in the traditional way. As for his wealth, the
measurement is based on the size of his herd and family.