Category Culture
Explore the richness and diversity of culture through our Culture category. Immerse yourself in the world of arts, music, film, literature and traditions that shape our society with Babylon.
Emerald Park: a place for thrill-seekers and animal lovers
Both a theme park and zoo, Emerald Park promises a day filled with activities and fun for everyone. Whether you are looking for an exciting day out for all the family, or searching for an educational and engaging place for…
Chapters Bookstore, the exciting revival of an Irish staple
Chapters, Ireland’s largest independent bookstore, has been loved for forty years by both loyal and new customers, causing the Irish bookstore to ‘rise from the dead’, so to speak, early last year. A go-to for inexpensive, second-hand books, Chapters is…
Moving to America: 6 things to Know
With a reputation for plentiful opportunities and being the “land of the free,” there’s more than one good reason as to why so many people have immigrated to the United States. However, moving to America can be a lot to…
Lighthouse Cinema: A Great Film Experience
A number of cinemas are all around the Dublin area, but none quite like Lighthouse Cinema. Lighthouse Cinema has made a name for itself for both its blockbuster and its independent film showings of movies from all around the world.…
The Liberties Festival: exciting events in the historical area of Dublin
From Monday 24 to Sunday 30 July, The Liberties Festival will return to Dublin with a vast offer of cultural, musical and environmental events. The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From its modest beginnings in 1970, it…
Hodges Figgis: enchanting book-lovers since 1768
If you have ever been walking down Dawson Street, you’re sure to have come across Ireland’s oldest and most important bookshop: Hodges Figgis. From its immediately recognisable dark green paper bags signifying that someone has had a successful browse, to…
Leonora Carrington: the marriage between two cultures
Through her artwork and her storytelling, Leonora Carrington has been able to merge two vastly different cultures and create a world in which both countries are equally represented and present. In the many pieces of art- both painting and sculpting-…
Colombian Day: A day to discover the Colombian culture in Dublin
Colombian Day welcomes the Colombian community and friends for a celebration of Colombian music, dance, food, bingo, arts, crafts, culture and fun on July 22 in the Harcourt Bar & Garden. Supported by the Embassy of Colombia in Ireland, this…