TGIF Parents! It is the weekend, and we are looking at the family friendly explorations we can do online from the comforts of our home. Due to the pandemic, we have been limited to staying indoors for most of the year; and as a result, we’ve missed a lot of outdoor activities. From home, we can venture into a world of many heritages and cultures with the use of our smartphones and gadgets. Join us as we show you the best places, heritage sites, food cultures, and more; to explore this weekend with the family.
We would be going into this world of virtual exploration via the Google Art and Culture platform; this
Top World Heritage Sites to Explore
All over the world, even in the advanced countries, there are monumental sites from ancient times that are places of heritage and good exploration sites for tourists. These locations include The Pyramid of Giza in Egypt; regarded as the capital of the old kingdom of Egypt, and one of the seven wonders of the world; Robben Island South Africa, used as a prison, particularly in the 20th century for political prisoners – most notably Nelson Mandela; whose walls bore witness to the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism, and so many more.
Explore these educational heritage sites with the family by enjoying a panoramic view of the sites; just like you are right there, walking the halls and streets of the sites. Check them out here: World Heritage Sites to explore
Birth of the Nigerian Colony
Another online exploration we can undergo as a family is the birth and heritage of our own country. This exhibit tells the story of our colonialization by the British; The modern history of Nigeria – as a political state encompassing 250 to 400 ethnic groups of widely varied cultures and modes of political organization.
Enjoy this exhibit with your family and learn more about the birth of Nigeria; most especially, get the children involved as you do this so they can know more about their country. Read the exhibit here: Birth of the Nigerian Colony
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Nigerian Food Culture explained in 3 Yoruba sayings
We will also be exploring the vast culture of Nigerian Food. From the views of a Nigerian linguist, Kola Tunbosun, he detailed that there are three Yorùbá sayings that best illustrate the Nigerian attitude to food. Though the country has over 250 ethnic groups — each with its different cuisines, culture, and culinary cartography — these sayings have held through, from the deserts of Sokoto through the savannah, all the way to the swamps the tributaries of the Niger delta.
Read more about these sayings with the family this weekend here: Nigerian Food Culture Explained
Online Game Activity: What Came First?
In all of these exploration activities is a fun activity for everyone in the family. The game, ‘What came first?’, for comparing cultural moments in time, by picking which art, ancient monument, person, etc, is the oldest of two available options. It is a fun and exciting way to spend the weekend and also learning something new in the process.
Play this fun game here: What Came First?
Learning never stops even in the comfort of your home, and it’s even more exciting when you find fun ways to do it. Get the family involved as we broaden our knowledge together! Have a lovely weekend!
