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Maria: my goosebump moment was when my mom and I celebrated New Year in Paris near the Eiffel Tower. It was a big dream of my mom’s and I decided to make this a surprise for her. It was an unforgettable moment when the Eiffel Tower started to light up with the golden lights, and my mom started to cry because she was filled with joy, emotions, and happiness.

Angel: my goosebump moment was when I got the chance to travel in Isabela, one of the most beautiful provinces in the Philippines to attend a wedding. Their culture is very different from ours. Neighbors were gathered together to prepare the wedding. Seeing their genuine smiles and willingness to help really gave me goosebumps. I can see how happy and grateful they were to help.

Dumebi: my goosebump moment was when I saw a video about my country Nigeria and its diverse culture. It centered on the strength and boldness Nigerians exude. We are very resilient people, we don’t give up or give in. The line that gave me goosebumps was “been through thick and thin, we stand strong and still like an iroko tree”. Despite the fact that we have various tribes and cultures, we are still one great people. Our strength lies in our diversity, our diversity makes us beautiful.

Yazeed: my goosebump moment was when I read about a great woman, Bilqis. She controlled one of the oldest kingdoms ever: the kingdom of Sheba 4000 years ago. She took control of this kingdom in a time women couldn’t do these things. She improved that kingdom and let her people live in peace and gave them rights. That let me know that women can do anything.

Florin: my goosebump moment was when I visited the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest. It’s a national museum where the royal families used to live, up until the 19th century. What impressed me the most was the different architecture styles of the interior. It’s a masterpiece. It must have been amazing growing up there as a child and to be able to run around and explore the whole palace

Jeremiah: my goosebump moment was when I took a weekend trip to Chetumal City, neighbouring Mexico. It was a thrilling experience because, as a historian, I got to experience the remains of Tenochtitlan, the sun pyramid of Teotihuacan , and I got to visit Veracruz, home to the Olmec civilisation, the first major civilisation in Mexico, and saw their statue “stone head” creations.

Souleymane: my goosebump moment is about my trip to Ghana. Their customs, traditions and way of life are wonderful. I was impressed by what I saw! Ghanaians are warm, friendly, polite and trustworthy, especially towards foreigners. The message behind this is: “The beauty of this life lies in the diversity of its people”. Therefore, understanding each other’s culture, customs, and traditions is a must. The gateway to this is done through “travelling”.

Justyna: my goosebump moment was when I discovered the Lithuanian Community in Chile. I didn’t expect to find Lithuanian ladies who have set up their lives there. There is even a functioning online Lithuanian language and culture school for kids, they are excited to learn about Lithuania. Being so far away, I am not only able to immerse myself into a new life and language, but also not forget my roots!

Taslima: my goosebump moment was when I saw Sobane beach in Guinea for the first time. It is such a calm and quiet beach.
I slept in a cottage near the sea. I woke up hearing the crashing waves coming from the sea. It was the most magical sound I have ever heard. I bathed in the sea for the first time. We made a campfire on the beach, put loud music and began to dance.

Manush: my goosebump moment is attending Dolma Festival in Armenia. I was with my friends from Denmark, whom I promised to introduce to the tradition of Dolmas. They have different ingredients like beef meat in cabbage leaves and grape leaves and my favourite one: Armenian traditional Pasuts Dolma, which is vegan. There are traditional dances and a competition for “the best Dolma maker.”

Vusala: my goosebump moment was when I visited the Stephansplatz. It is a square surrounding Stephansdom, the huge cathedral that dominates the pedestrianised area of Vienna’s center. The cathedral dates back to the 12th century and it’s a treasure trove of secrets. It is an example of how old and modern architecture can mix harmoniously.

Kirke: my goosebump moment was when my partner and I were accepted into the Maasai culture, into the family of one of the biggest tribes in Kenya. When we arrived there, they greeted us with dancing and singing and all the local traditions and food. Almost the whole village had come to see us just because we were white people. I’ll remember it the rest of my life.

Maryam: my goosebump moment is a historical television series based on the real life events of a great warrior from Turkey named Ertugrul. It is related to Islamic history and since I study history, it seems very interesting to me. The continuation of the same series is about Ertugruls’ Son, Osman.

Amandi: my goosebump moment was when I heard that I was selected for a free scholarship to go study in Japan. This was one of my biggest dreams from childhood, but I didn’t really think about it because I didn’t have money. But I learned Japanese and studied the law of attraction, how you can manifest the things you want. A week later I got the news that could go to Japan and I still get goosebumps thinking about that.

Sophea: my goosebump moment was in 2017 when I went to the Phare Circus Show for the first time. The show combined storytelling with a circus performance. One artist strode down from a pillar with his head down and stopped right before the ground. Everyone was screaming and cheering, that’s the first time I felt such goosebumps.

Lisa: my goosebump moment was when I visited the Taj Mahal in India. It is a beautiful building made of marble. It is a world heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by an Emperor for his wife and they are rumoured to have had an amazing love connection.

Jémelle: my goosebump moment was when I discovered my love for Asian dramas. They have opened up an entirely new world for me and made me discover my love for different cultures and different languages. I’m learning Hindi, Korean and Mandarin and I plan to pursue my undergraduate degree in Linguistics.

Viviane: my goosebump moment was during a trip to Bali where I went to follow a Kundalini Yoga class. It felt so magical. Kundalini Yoga always ends with a blessing mantra, it is such a wonderful mantra. This trip to Bali, and especially this magical goosebumpmoment, changed my live. Today I am also a Kundalini teacher.