Culture https://www.wcmu.org/tags/culture Culture en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:00:55 GMT Black residents have impacted Midland since the 1860s https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/blackhistory062624 Midland historians and residents talk about the rich history of African American community in Midland. They discuss first settlers, people who paved the way for today, struggles and future hopes. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:00:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/blackhistory062624 Masha Smahliuk Midland-Handa exchange program still going strong https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-08/exchange070524 High school students from Midland will visit Japan as a part of the cultural exchange program between sister cities. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-08/exchange070524 Masha Smahliuk Kar shares Indian culture through dance, music https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/india061124 There are over 300 Indian families in Mid-Michigan, who share their culture and contribute to the community. One of them is Sangeeta Kar, who runs her dance and music school in Midland. She offers a free dance program on June 15 at the Grace Dow A. Memorial Library Auditorium. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:20:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/india061124 Masha Smahliuk Egyptian Koshery moves to Midland Mall https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/egypt060524 Egyptian Koshery moved to a new location on June 5 in Midland. The owners share hopes for the new place, tell some of their story and talk about Egyptian culture. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:25:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/egypt060524 Masha Smahliuk Why do folks in northern Michigan claim the lore of Paul Bunyan? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-23/why-do-folks-in-northern-michigan-claim-the-lore-of-paul-bunyan Statues of the famed lumberjack are scattered across the region, including retail stores, college campuses and roadside attractions. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:12:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-23/why-do-folks-in-northern-michigan-claim-the-lore-of-paul-bunyan Rick Brewer King of Ghana to come to Saginaw culture festival https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2018-07-26/king-of-ghana-to-come-to-saginaw-culture-festival For its 50th year, an African Cultural Festival in Saginaw will be celebrating with a special guest. Festival organizers said the African Cultural… Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:23:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2018-07-26/king-of-ghana-to-come-to-saginaw-culture-festival