En Russie avec Macha

Yuriko is 11 years old. She lives near Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Today, she has an appointment with her friend Myo to go for a ride at the Rake Festival, one of the biggest religious holidays celebrated in Japan. As a major industrialized country, the second largest economy in the world, Japan is also a nation where traditions…

Olivia, a young Roman girl of 8, is all excited. This week, she receives the visit of her cousin Isa, with whom she will discover the capital. Roman civilization, the importance of the Catholic religion in the lives of Italians and, of course, the delicious Italian cuisine, all the beautiful traditions that the two cousins will…

Serkan, 12, is Turkish. He lives in Istanbul on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. His country is the only one in the world to span two continents. Country of highlands, Turkey is a state both Western and Eastern. During a visit to the museum with his brother Memet, Serkan discovers the past of his country, the heritage of the Hittites,…

It is in the extreme south of the European continent, in Spain, that Inès lives. The 11-year-old girl lives in Madrid, the country's capital. Inès goes around Spanish traditions such as flamenco and tapas, these small dishes tasted as an aperitif. She also shows us the importance of Christianity in Spanish society.

Dan, 11, lives in Jerusalem, Israel. Dan is Jewish, like the majority of the people of his country. Built on the ancient biblical land of Palestine, the State of Israel was created in 1948 to provide a nation for Jews who had survived the concentration camps and no longer wanted to return to their home country. It is therefore a young…

Neary is Cambodian. She lives in one of the smallest countries in Southeast Asia. Former French colony, Cambodia is now a monarchy. The king lives in Phnom Penh, the capital, in a palace. Neary goes to visit him. Neary presents us a country that still gets its subsistence from agriculture, where the basic food, rice, is also one of…

The Andes mountain range is one of the longest mountain chains in the world. It covers 80% of the territory of Chile. It is in this South American country, once conquered by the Spaniards, that 10-year-old Manuela lives. Guided by her grandmother, Manuela learns about Chilean traditions and crafts, such as jewelry making, local dance…

In Brazil, where Laura lives, is one of the world's greatest treasures: the Amazon rainforest. A former Portuguese colony, Brazil has a lush vegetation thanks to its warm and humid climate all year round which allows all kinds of plants and fruits to grow. Laura likes horseback riding and dancing. She makes us admire the great…

Jiang Yue, 12 years old, lives in Shanghai, in the east of China. The most populous country in the world, China is communist and the government controls all areas of life. But today, China has begun an economic revival based on greater independence for businesses. Shanghai, a modern city with a very futuristic architecture, is the…

Jacob is 12 years old and lives in Berlin, Germany. Germany is the driving force behind the construction of Europe and is now one of the richest countries in the Union. To explain the history of his country, its culture and its economy, Jacob takes you to visit some of the most characteristic places, such as the Sanssouci Palace built…

Country of legends and oriental magic, Morocco fascinates tourists from all over the world. Mohamed Yassine and his cousin Youssef suggest that we go with them on a tour of the medina, the old city of Marrakech, protected by imposing ramparts. On their way, they meet the carpet and spice sellers of the souk, the carriage drivers, and…

Alice, 10 years old, is British. She lives in the south of London, the capital of the country, with her parents and her little brother Jake. She invites us to follow her to discover her country, the United Kingdom. From the bobbies, the famous English policemen, to the funny red telephone booths, through the very British culinary…

Tanya, 12 years old, lives in India. India is a very populated, but also very large country, located in the south of the Asian continent. Formerly under British rule, India has kept some very Western traditions from its colonial past, such as its national sport, cricket. In this country in full economic development, the film industry…

A small group of islands in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has long been a British colony and is now a member of the European Union. But it's still a little-known country, and 12-year-old Anthony is determined to change that. He has created a website to share the legends and history of his country and invites us to come…

In the middle of water and canals, in the north of Europe, there is a land nibbled by the sea: the Netherlands. This is where 11-year-old Lievijne lives. Together with her mother, Lievijne is looking for a gift idea for her father's birthday. So she goes to the capital, Amsterdam, to find the best gift. During her quest, Lievijne…

Sasha, 12 years old, lives in Washington D.C., USA. She takes us on a tour of this beautiful capital, a city that is very different from other American cities, with magnificent monuments dating back to the 18th century. But there are not only beautiful monuments in Washington, Sasha and her friend Bailey also introduce us to more…

Arabelle, 12 years old, lives in the Ottawa area, the capital city of Canada. If the Canadian winter is a bit harsh, the entertainment is not. Arabelle shows us the joys of winter in Gatineau Park, a wildlife reserve near Ottawa, an ideal place for snowshoeing in the forest. Then, during Ottawa's winter carnival, Winterlude,…

Jagad, 12 years old, lives in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. He introduces us to the central market where we discover merchants of coffee, tofu, rice, kites and puppets, typical products of his country and known throughout the world. He goes to the mosque with his big brother Dosy and then we follow him to the pet market where we…

Judith, 10 years old, lives in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. In the central square, the Zocalo, she introduces us to various traditions of her country such as haggling, handicrafts and traditional dancers. She also shows us the Templo Mayor, a ruined Aztec temple in the heart of the city. Judith does not miss the opportunity to…

Mohamed, 11 years old, lives in Amman, the capital of Jordan. We follow him as he buys spices at the market; they will be used to flavor his grandmother's favorite dish: mansaf, a dish of mutton and rice typical of his country. Mohamed takes the opportunity to stop at the Folklore Museum where he shows us the traditional…