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The Global Guru is a weekly public radio spot that celebrates the oddities, the curiosities, the unknowns of global culture, particularly in countries where Americans have either single narrative story lines, like Afghanistan (war), Thailand (sex tourism), Rwanda, (genocide), or perhaps no story lines at all, like East Timor, Moldova, Malta, Lesotho, etc. Engaging and rich in sound, the 3:00 interstitial helps us connect to the vastness of human experience. Presenting station is WAMU in Washington, DC and sponsored by American University in DC. Some of our favorite past shows include: How do Cambodians predict the harvest each year? What messages do cigarettes send in Chinese business dealings? How did Tanzania become the capitol of barbershops? How and why does Thailand categorize food? What is Iceland’s most feared culinary delight? How do you track a Tasmanian devil? What are the hidden messages in Zulu beadwork?
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The Global Guru is a weekly public radio spot that celebrates the oddities, the curiosities, the unknowns of global culture, particularly in countries where Americans have either single narrative story lines, like Afghanistan (war), Thailand (sex tourism), Rwanda, (genocide), or perhaps no story lines at all, like East Timor, Moldova, Malta, Lesotho, etc. Engaging and rich in sound, the 3:00 interstitial helps us connect to the vastness of human experience. Presenting station is WAMU in Washington, DC and sponsored by American University in DC. Some of our favorite past shows include: How do Cambodians predict the harvest each year? What messages do cigarettes send in Chinese business dealings? How did Tanzania become the capitol of barbershops? How and why does Thailand categorize food? What is Iceland’s most feared culinary delight? How do you track a Tasmanian devil? What are the hidden messages in Zulu beadwork?
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first aired on WAMU 88.5 fm in Washington, DC
Transcript
GLOBAL GURU – Iran: Winter Solstice
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SFX: Theme Music (Plush Interiors)
Welcome to the Global Guru. I’m Rachel Louise Snyder. Each week, we ask one simple question—just one—about somewhere in the world.
Today we’re in Iran, asking, “Why are we staying up all night?” (.10)
AX: In the old time they would worry that the sun would not reappear. (.04)
This is… (.01)
AX: Najmieh Batmanglij. (.01)
She’s invited me to her Georgetown kitchen to teach me about the winter solstice festival. (.05)
AX: [doors knocking…] Hello Rachel, Hello… nice to meet you! Nice, to meet you, too… (.06) [fade out under next track]
Orange blossom tea steams from a samovar.
Food covers her table. (.05)
AX: We have melon and watermelon, apple, persimmon, orange, pomegranates, and grapes… and I’m displaying the ceremonies for the winter festival which they call XXX. (.15)
It’s held on the longest nig...
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INTRO: OUTRO:piece is available with outro cut upon request
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Shankar | The Plush Interiors | 00:00 |
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