Cultural Anthropology

Why do Girl Scouts have camp names? Camp names became part of GSMIDTN when Holloway opened in 1952 (followed by Sycamore Hills in 1958). Part of their original purpose was practicality: staffers got camp names to prevent confusion. For example, there may be three “”Sarahs”” working camp, but there will only be one “”Stargazer.”” Read … Read more

Do you bow in the Philippines? Tag: Bowing. Mano or Pagmamano is a gesture used in Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to elders and as a way of accepting a blessing from the elder. Similar to hand-kissing, the person giving the greeting bows towards the offered hand of the elder and presses … Read more