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Autumn Traditions Around the World

Autumn is a season of change. The air turns cooler, colours deepen, and traditions around the world remind us of community and belonging. From harvest festivals to celebrations of light, many cultures mark this season with events that bring people together. Festivals in East Asia In China and across East Asia, the Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. This is usually in September or October. Families gather to admire the full moon, light lanterns, and enjoy mooncakes. It is a time of reunion, reflection, and sharing food with loved ones. A similar focus on family and gratitude can be found in Korea, where Chuseok is observed around the autumn equinox. This three-day holiday brings people back to their hometowns to honour their ancestors and share traditional foods such as songpyeon, a rice cake filled with sweet ingredients. Traditions in North America Autumn is also a season for remembrance. In Mexico, Día de los […]

Language Revival Around the World

As globalisation pushes dominant languages to the forefront, indigenous and minority languages face extinction. In response, language revival campaigns from communities and governments around the world are working tirelessly to preserve their threatened languages.

Eurovision 2025 Is Almost Here!

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is just around the corner, and we’re ready for a week of music, culture and multilingual celebration!

Linguist Spotlight Round-Up

Over the past month, we’ve been shining a spotlight on some of the incredible freelance linguists who make our work possible! From Mandarin to Friulian, software to fine art, and funny phrases to heartfelt career stories, our linguist spotlights have given us a behind-the-scenes look at the people, languages and lived experiences that shape high-quality translation.