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Google doodle celebrates the accordion, a free-reed portable musical instrument

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates the accordion, the heart of the folk musician. A musical instrument that produces sound by expanding and contracting the bellows. This is a free reed instrument, where the airflow causes the accordion reed to vibrate and produce…

Chilaquiles: Google Doodle honors the traditional Mexican breakfast dish

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This Doodle honors Chilaquiles, the popular Mexican meal that has found a place in kitchens and hearts all over the world. The Doodle was made by guest artist Chava Oropesa of Oakland. The Nahuatl language of the Aztecs is where…

Google doodle celebrates the Norway Constitution Day, locally known as Syttende Mai

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Syttende Mai, or Norway Constitution Day, is observed locally on today’s Doodle. One of the world’s oldest constitutions was signed on this day in 1814 when the Norwegian Constituent Assembly convened in Eidsvoll. Since 1836, people have observed Norway’s national…

Who is Hank Adams? Google doodle honors the lifestyle of Native American rights activist

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates the 81st birthday of Hank Adams, a Native American rights activist known as a successful strategist, tactician, and negotiator. Starting in 1960, he helped resolve several important disputes between Native Americans and state and federal officials. Adams…

Ranking the Top 10 Most Smallest Countries in the World

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

When it comes to countries, size isn’t necessarily everything. In fact, some of the most attractive destinations on earth have the smallest land area. Here we take you on a journey to discover the world’s 10 smallest countries, famous for…

Google Doodle celebrates the Paraguay Independence Day

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s doodle celebrates Paraguay’s Independence Day, also known as Da de la Independencia Nacional. On this day in 1811, the South American country formally declared its sovereignty over Spain. On Independence Day, Paraguayans gather for parades and concerts, and a…

Google Doodle Celebrates the Israel Independence Day

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s doodle celebrates Israel’s Independence Day. On this day in 1948, David Ben-Gurion read the Israeli Declaration of Independence to a crowd in Tel Aviv. This holiday, also known as Yom Haatmaut, always falls on his fifth day in the…

Google doodle honors the Indian wrestler Hamida Banu

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Hamida Banu, an Indian wrestler who is regarded as the country’s first professional female wrestler, is honored in this Doodle. Today’s Doodle is an illustration by guest artist Divya Negi, who is located in Bangalore, and shows Hamida surrounded by…

Top 5 Stunning Destinations Worldwide Affected by Overtourism

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

Overtourism is essentially the idea that more tourists visit any area. If left unchecked, excessive tourism can have economic, social and environmental impacts, impacting the longevity and sustainability of destinations. One of the main reasons for overtourism is the availability…

Google doodle celebrates the Tari Rangkuk Alu, a dance genre from Manggarai, Indonesia

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Priyanka Patil |

This doodle celebrates the Indonesian Manggarai dance genre, Tari Rangkuk Alu. This dance style was once common during the full moon after the harvest, and it remains an interesting way for citizens to connect with their culture. Tari Rangkuk Alu…