Jonna.Lappalainen
2022
2021
Join the campaign to save cruelty-free cosmetics
On 15th September 2021, the European Parliament voted in favor of a resolution that demands an EU-wide action plan to end the use of animals in testing and research. It also calls for sufficient fundings for developing non-animal testing methods further. Give your support for cruelty-free cosmetics in the EU and join PETA and others by signing the European citizens’ initiative.
Portraits along the way - in Pictures
Travelling around China and India has provided me with memories of fantastic nature and beautiful cities and towns, all of which have their own unique charm and sights. The most memorable moments of visiting new places, however, are the encounters with friendly and warmhearted locals. I still remember, years after, the kind people who stopped to pose for a stranger with a camera. This gallery presents some of the beautiful portraits along the way.
A fervid summer: Share your favourite books, TV shows & music with our international readers
As summer holidays begin, we want to hear from our readers about their favorite books, TV shows or music.
UN Secretaries-General: A Gallery Timeline
Since its foundation in October 1945, nine Secretary-Generals have been appointed by the General Assembly. This gallery presents them in chronological order from the first Acting Secretary General Gladwyn Jebb to the present António Guterres.
Surviving the victory: life in the war-torn Gaza Strip - in Pictures
Both Israel and Hamas claimed victory over the conflict that lasted for two weeks, took the lives of more than 250 people from both sides, wounded thousands and destroyed buildings including residences, schools and hospitals. It is difficult to see the victory in a conflict that has continued for decades and taken its toll on the civilians. This gallery shows the harsh living conditions in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
May Day protests: A celebration of spring or a day for activism? - in pictures
While its roots lie in ancient spring festivals, the modern May Day is now a global day of action for workers' rights, commemorating the 1886 Haymarket Affair and the international labour movement.
Understanding conspiracy theories and its victims in the golden age of nonsense
Guarded by some 25 000 troops, Joe Biden successfully took the oath of office. Earlier Mr Ex-President had taken off for Mar-a-Lago.
Bolognese with lentils
As Veganuary approaches, more and more people are looking to find ideas for healthier, more environment-friendly, and really yummy vegan recipes. To support your efforts The Gordian Magazine has decided to regularly include new recipes in our monthly publication.
2020
Music, Drama, Comedy & Illusion at Sichuan Opera - in Pictures
The precise technique behind the skill is a guarded secret, traditionally transmitted from generation to generation among theater families. © Jonna Lappalainen Mask changing is often combined with fire spitting.
Cultural Appropriation: What is the Harm?
Wimoweh / The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Memoirs of a Geisha, Karlie Kloss wearing a Native American inspired headdress at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Miley Cyrus twerking.
Here is What Social Psychology Say About Prejudice & Discrimination
Protests and clashes have spread across the US after the death of African-American George Floyd on May 25th 2020, in police custody. Frustration over the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of police was already rising over the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.
Women Composers in the Western Tradition
The history of western classical music has traditionally been the province of male composers making music for the aristocracy. Rather than due to nonexistence, the absence of women in the standard music histories has been the result of the common practices of musicologists of the past.
