Cultural and Religious Awareness in Medicine

03/20/2018

Happy Nowruz! Today is the day of the Persian New Year, which begins on the Spring Equinox. It is a day for celebrating a season of new life, wishing for good luck in the year ahead, and some even observe by doing a deep Spring cleaning of their homes! Check this video for more on many of the items from the traditional Haftseen table:

During Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration, each vibrant item on the haftseen table has its own symbolic meaning.

03/19/2018

03/17/2018

St. Joseph Day traditions, symbols and, yes, superstitions are as varied as the offerings you will find on altars throughout the city.

03/01/2018

This evening marks the beginning of the Hindu color festival, Holi, which signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and for many a festive day to play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships.

Stay tuned for details regarding our next meeting surrounding Holi!!!

02/28/2018

Today marks the beginning of Purim, the Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of Jewish people from Haman. Check out this quick clip telling more of the story!!

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02/24/2018

Ever heard of Cajun Mardi Gras?? Looks pretty awesome! Come learn about it at our meeting happening this Monday, February 26, 12PM in MEB Lecture Hall B!!!

02/15/2018

Check this out if you're looking for a way to celebrate Chinese New Year (this Friday, Feb. 16)!

The Metairie Business Development District is co-sponsoring a Chinese New Year 2018 Celebration in Fat City on Feb. 25.

12/29/2017

12/13/2017

Happy Chanukah everyone! Take a look at how some of our friends’ holidays are going. If you don’t already know, this is the Jewish Holiday celebrating the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire that won them their religious freedom. It is observed for 8 nights and days.

12/08/2017

Tomorrow!!

11/27/2017