29.10.2022 05:30 Date: October 29, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Türkiye National Day and the artwork features the First Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Building—the place where the Turkish parliament gathered to declare the republic. On this day in 1923, The First Grand National Assembly declared Türkiye to be a republic officially and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who led the country’s independence movement, was elected as the first president. October 29th is a national holiday celebrated throughout the country and in the TRNC every year. On this special day, state officials and citizens visit Anıtkabir in Ankara to commemorate Atatürk and lay wreaths on his mausoleum. People also gather in streets and stadiums for celebrations and traditionally, they join celebratory walks which are held in the evening. Happy National Day, Türkiye! Location: Tags:
28.10.2022 21:00 Date: October 29, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Tempeh and is illustrated by guest artist who is based in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. This nutritious plant-based protein is a 400-year-old fermented food originated in Indonesia and is typically made of soybeans, but it can be made of many other beans, grains, and legumes by the same fermentation process. The Doodle features Tempeh Mendoan, one of the fried Tempeh varieties in Indonesia which is an iconic part of Indonesian cuisine and was declared as an Intangible Cultural Heritage on this day in 2021. Tempeh was first documented in the 1600s in Tembayat Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia and was recorded on Serat Centhini, a twelve volume compilation of Javanese tales and teachings, written in verse and published in 1814. People all over the world typically consume tempeh as a meat replacement, combined with rice and vegetables. It offers a variety of health benefits, like improved gut and brain health. Rich in nutrients such as protein, fiber, prebiotics, and vitamin B12, this food made of minimally processed soybeans is a popular choice for most people in Indonesia and emerging among health-enthusiasts around the world. Various leaves can be used to wrap tempeh during fermentation. Waru, teak, and guava leaves are some of the oldest known, while banana leaf is the most popular one in Indonesia. There are many ways to consume Tempeh, but due to its great taste, 'tempe goreng' or fried tempeh has been the most popular tempeh dish. Fried tempeh is usually combined with various types of sambal and kecap manis . Tempted to try tempeh? Go ahead, give it a little taste. Discover more about tempeh’s history, culinary, and fermentation evolution on the page Guest Artist Q&A with Reza Dwi Setyawan Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia-based guest artist . Below, he shares his thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A: As an Indonesian, almost everyday I have tempeh on my dinner plate—especially tempeh mendoan as a side dish. Having the opportunity to make an illustration about something very close to me is certainly very interesting. There are emotions and everyday experiences that I've tried to capture in the artwork. Q. What were your first thoughts when you were approached about working on this Doodle? A: Making a Doodle for Google is probably a dream for all illustrators around the world. And I became one the illustrators who got the chance, so, of course I was very happy. I’m still in disbelief. Wow! Q. Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? A: Because Tempe is all around me, I illustrated what I see everyday—how we interact and encounter the dish everyday. Q. What message do you hope people take away from your Doodle? A: I hope tempeh becomes better known outside Indonesia. Tempeh is a simple food with amazing benefits. Location: , , , , , , , Tags:
28.10.2022 03:00 Date: October 28, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Moroccan singer and cultural icon Haja El Hamdaouia. The star of Moroccan chaabi music influenced multiple generations of artists with her innovative style. Haja was born in 1930 in Casablanca, Morocco. Her father loved musicians and often hosted music troupes at their home. This inspired Haja to take theater classes where she learned how to sing and perform chaabi music, a genre that fuses urban and rural Moroccan folk music. In the early 1950s, she developed an interest in El Aita al Marsaouiya, a sub-genre of chaabi music characterized by poetic lyrics and blues-like melodies. Haja breathed new life into the genre. With her piercing and powerful voice, Haja sang about everything from national independence to daily life. She wasn't afraid to push boundaries as seen in 1959 when Haja had the idea to sing in front of a makeshift orchestra. She performed at cabaret venues in Casablanca neighborhoods backed by a saxophone, organ, guitar, drums and violin. During this time, she created some of her most popular songs like “Daba Yij” and “Jiti Majiti", which took on the subjects of femininity and love. Haja continued to create and perform music for over 60 years. She headlined at festivals in Essaouira and Oujda until the late 2000s. Find her music on streaming platforms and in music stores around the world. Thank you, Haja El Hamdaouia, for singing your heart out time and time again. Location: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tags:
26.10.2022 03:45 Date: October 26, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates the Austrian National Day. On this day in 1955, the Austrian Parliament enacted a law declaring Austria’s neutrality. Depicted in today’s artwork, the Austrian national flag has red and white stripes. Although Austria officially adopted its flag on this day in 1918, it was used as early as 1230, which makes it one of the oldest national flags in the world. Happy National Day, Austria! Location: Tags:
23.10.2022 17:54 Date: October 24, 2022 Slim Dusty was an Australian singer and songwriter who recorded over 100 albums and sold over seven million copies during a career spanning nearly seven decades. Today’s Doodle celebrates the Australian icon being awarded the Outstanding Achievement award at the ARIA music awards in 2000. Born David Kirkpatrick in Kempsey, New South Wales, and raised on his family farm in nearby Nulla Nulla Creek, as a little boy he dreamed of being a country singer. At the age of 10, he wrote his very first song, “The Way the Cowboy Dies”, and at 11, decided his future name was to be “Slim Dusty”, much better suited to a singing cowboy. At age 15, Slim made his first recording, paying for it himself. By sending his records to radio, and singing where he could get a hearing, he eventually signed a recording contract with Columbia Graphophone Records where he remained for the rest of his career. He left the farm to follow music as a full-time career in 1949, performing at venues, rodeos, local concerts and eventually, in 1954, taking the big step of setting out with his small family and at times other fellow singers to tour the Australian countryside over roads good and bad. This took him to every State and Territory in Australia on what eventually became his famous Round Australia tours covering by car and caravans at least 30,000 road miles across 10 months of the year. He continued writing, collecting and recording the songs that became known as Bush Ballads, musical histories of the people and places in the Australian bush, little towns and the outback of Australia. In 1957, he released his recording of “A Pub with No Beer”, written by his mate, Gordon Parsons. It became the best-selling song recorded by an Australian, and Slim was awarded the first Gold Record presented in Australia. In 1983, astronauts in the spaceship Columbia beamed Slim’s voice singing “Waltzing Matilda” to earth as they passed over Australia. Slim was the first singer to have his voice sent to earth from space. He performed the same song as the closing act of the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. Slim Dusty won multiple Gold and Platinum record awards and 38 Golden Guitars. Amongst numerous awards, including being voted A National Treasure by the Australian public, Slim was one of the first inductions into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame. In tribute to Slim, The Royal Australian Mint issued a coin celebrating his life, and the Slim Dusty Centre and Museum in his hometown of Kempsey opened in 2015. Photographed: Slim Dusty and Anne Kirkpatrick, from the Travellin’ Still…Always Will album photo shoot . Courtesy of EMI Music Australia. Photographed: Slim Dusty from the Natural High album photo shoot. Courtesy of the Estate of Slim Dusty. Photographer: John Elliott. Photographed: Slim Dusty at the Carlton Hill Station Cattle Yard . Courtesy of the Estate of Slim Dusty. Photographer: John Elliott. Special thanks to Slim Dusty’s family for their collaboration on this project. Below, his daughter, Anne Kirkpatrick, shares her thoughts on her father. I adored my dad. I was lucky and thankful to spend weeks and months with him touring all around Australia with the Slim Dusty Show as I was growing up. As I followed my own path in the music game, I’d still drop in on the family show like a bird flying home to the nest. The magic of his raw talent as a singer and performer had to be seen and heard to be believed and I still believe he has one of the most recognisable voices in Australia. I treasure the two duet albums we recorded together with the last in 2001 Travellin Still..Always Will, being the last full album he recorded. He treasured a tattered book of Henry Lawson poems that he referred to as his ‘Bible of the Bush’, a precious birthday gift from my mother, Joy McKean, in 1952 during their first year of marriage. In later years he wrote in the front cover “All my dreams and ambitions are basically fulfilled”. That was the dream of an 11 year old kid to become Slim Dusty, a kid of immense raw talent and drive who met a kindred spirit in my mother. Together they made his dream come true. Our family is immensely proud of what he achieved. So many firsts! It’s a long way from Nulla Creek to be walking out with your guitar and singing ‘Waltzing Matilda’ at the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. The list of awards and accolades is astonishing enough, however, perhaps more importantly, I saw how Slim Dusty and his music became woven into the fabric of people’s lives. His music lives on. He was happiest on the road touring with his band, collecting, writing and recording great songs and, in his downtime, going fishing! Slim Dusty was my dad, and while I shared much of him with Australia and thousands around the world, we wouldn’t have had it any other way. Location: , Tags:
22.10.2022 13:54 Date: October 22, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates the birthday of Esther Chapa Tijerina, a distinguished Mexican surgeon, professor and feminist who played a pivotal role in advancing women’s voting rights in Mexico. Tijerina was born on this day in 1904 in Tamaulipas. She went on to study medicine at one of Latin America’s leading institutions—the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Although Tijerina came of age in a privileged environment, she was aware of the challenges of disadvantaged groups. During her time in college, she would often advocate for a stronger safety net for underserved women and children. After graduating from medical school, she became one of the country’s few female surgeons and went on to teach microbiology at her alma mater. She later became Director of the National School of Nursing and Obstetrics, and president of the National School of Nursing. Tijerina galvanized Mexico’s feminist movement when she co-founded the Single Front Pro-Women's Rights group in 1935 with Mexico’s first female psychiatrist, Dr. Matilde Rodríguez Cabo . Also known as Frente Unico Pro-Derechos de la Mujer , the group advocated for lower taxes, electricity bills and rent prices for working-class women. It became Mexico’s largest women’s rights organization at the time. In 1936, Tijerina published a groundbreaking book, El derecho al voto para la mujer, which played a significant role in mobilizing Mexican women to join the suffrage movement. Happy 118th birthday, Esther Chapa Tijerina! Thank you for laying the foundation for the women’s suffrage movement in Mexico. Early Drafts Black and white drafts by Doodle artist, Helene Leroux Location: Tags:
20.10.2022 23:53 Date: October 21, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates the life and 94th birthday of Marjorie Oludhe Macgoye, a British-born novelist and poet who came to be known as the mother of Kenyan literature. She mostly wrote about the struggles of Kenya during its post-colonial era, but also published children’s books, magazine stories and much more. Macgoye was academically gifted from an early age. Her mother was a teacher in Southampton and kept a close eye on her studies. She was awarded several scholarships in her youth and eventually attended the Royal Holloway College at the University of London for a bachelor’s degree in English. It was here that she found her love for writing through the many letters she wrote to her parents. Macgoye then went to Birkbeck College for her master’s degree in English where she specialized in poetry. Shortly after graduating, Macgoye moved to Kenya and became a citizen in 1954. This was during a time of political tension and colonial conflict. She often held literary projects that helped women learn how to read and write. Macgoye also became involved in social activism, where she gave speeches and joined national debates regarding the experiences of women. In 1983, she wholly switched her focus to writing. She wrote poems, novels, children’s books, magazine stories, scholarly essays and historical articles about life in Kenya. Her most notable works include Murder in Majengo , The Present Moment and Coming to Birth —the latter won the Sinclair Prize for fiction. Today’s mixed-medium artwork pictures Macgoye next to her books, surrounded by Kenyan scenery and the women that inspired her. Happy 94th birthday, Marjorie Oludhe Macgoye! Location: Tags:
18.10.2022 04:30 Date: October 18, 2022 Today's Doodle celebrates Scottish footballer Andrew Watson as he looks into the future at Black football legends to come and was illustrated by London-based guest artist . Watson is considered to be the first Black international footballer, the first Black footballer to captain his country, and the first Black football administrator in history. On this day in 1884, Watson took the field for Scottish football team Queen’s Park in the first game played at the new Hampden Park stadium. Watson was born in 1856 in Georgetown, Guyana to a wealthy Scottish businessman and Guyanese woman. At age 5, Watson and his father moved to Britain where football was becoming increasingly popular. He fell in love with the sport while attending English public schools in Yorkshire and Wimbledon. After his father’s death, Watson inherited his wealth and became financially independent. This allowed him to enroll at the University of Glasgow where he studied engineering, natural philosophy and mathematics. Instead of graduating, 21-year-old Watson started a wholesale warehouse business and played football on the side. Watson gained a reputation for his fast and skillful style of play as a full-back for Queen's Park FC, one of the best football clubs in Scotland. Thanks to his experience as a businessman, he was also match secretary. After Queen’s Park FC won a Scottish football title, Watson earned a chance to play for Scotland’s international team. He became the first Black man to captain his country and led Scotland to multiple wins over their rival, England, including a 6-1 victory—which remains the biggest home loss for England, ever! His success on the international stage spurred offers from the best clubs in Scotland and England. In 1887, Watson signed with Bootle FC in northern England. At this time, amateur clubs didn’t pay their players, but Bootle FC was known to pay high-profile names. If Watson had received money to play for the Liverpool club, he would technically be the first Black professional footballer. Over the course of his 14-year career, Watson won the Scottish Cup three times and won all three matches he played in against England.The Hampden Bowling club in Glasgow, the site of Scotland's third victory over England, features a mural of Watson. Over a century has passed since Watson’s playing days, but his impact can still be felt across the sport today, as a shining example of lighting the way for past, current and future generations of Black footballers. Guest Artist Q&A with Selom Sunu Today’s Doodle was illustrated by London-based guest artist . Below, he shares his thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. What were your first thoughts when you were approached about working on this Doodle? A: My first thought was 'Am I awake?'. I had literally just woken up from a nap when I saw the email asking if I'd be interested and I think I said 1000% yes! Drawing a Google Doodle was a specific career goal of mine and I've even drawn my own silly versions in the past so I was over the moon. When I found out it was football-related, I was even more excited. Being able to combine my love for drawing and my love for football is something really special. I will definitely be printing and hanging this Doodle on my wall. Q. Did you draw inspiration from anything in particular for this Doodle? A: The original idea of Watson with the generations of footballers after him and representing those footballers as children was given to me by God. While doing research I decided to look up black footballers who had won or been nominated for the Ballon D'or award . Of that amazing list I wanted to pay tribute to Eusebio , George Weah , Ronaldo and Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry because I'm an arsenal fan and he's a legend. The drawings of the children were inspired by these players in some way. Q. Did you learn anything surprising or noteworthy while researching for this Doodle? A: It was really interesting to me that Watson came from a wealthy family and seemed to be an all-round good sportsman, not just football. I was also interested to learn that he not only stood out because of his skin colour but wore what were described as 'unique brown boots' — I'm assuming most people at the time wore black boots. More than anything though, I gained a new respect for Scottish people who allowed him to play for the National team back in the 1890s . Q. Is there a message you hope people take away from the Doodle? A: I hope people will be inspired to have a go at football or any other sport regardless of their age as it can be a great way to make friends, have fun, and stay active. I also hope people will be inspired to do the best they can with the skills they develop. You never know who else might be inspired by what you do, even if it's ordinary to you. I imagine Andrew Watson was just living his life the best he could, not knowing how great an impact he would have on others. Q. Any other thoughts you'd like to share? A: Following on from what I hope people will take from the Doodle, I firmly believe every person on earth was created for a purpose and, as a result, we had certain passions and interests as a child. I think it's important to pay attention to those. Not everyone will earn a living from their interests, but if there's something you have a passion for, try and keep it up as a hobby. You never know, it could lead to other job opportunities you didn't expect or it could serve as a good escape from the harsh realities of life which is so important. Don't let anyone tell you you're too old to watch cartoons or too short to play basketball if those are things you enjoy. I hope this encourages you! 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18.10.2022 04:30 Date: October 18, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Azerbaijan’s Restoration of Independence Day. On this day in 1991, the Constitution Act, On the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was approved, ratifying the country’s long-awaited restoration of independence. This holiday is the second of two Independence Days in Azerbaijan. The first National Day is on May 28th, which marks the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918. Unfortunately, the Soviet invasion cut Azerbaijan’s statehood short. Over the next 70 years, the Azerbaijanis endured violence and exploitation under Soviet rule but never stopped fighting for their autonomy. Azerbaijan's independence was finally restored after the Constitutional Act was introduced in a preliminary vote. The ballot paper included a single question: “Do you support the Constitutional Act on the state Independence of Azerbaijan?” Over 95 percent of people voted in favor of freedom. Although this holiday isn’t traditionally celebrated with grand festivities, the people of Azerbaijan commemorate the sacrifices that took place to regain independence on this day. Happy Restoration of Independence Day, Azerbaijan. Location: Tags:
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11.10.2022 10:16 Date: October 11, 2022 Vale was an Afro-Brazilian singer and composer who introduced northeastern music styles to communities across Brazil. Today’s Doodle celebrates what would have been João do Vale’s 88th birthday. He's remembered as a key figure in Brazil's music scene. Vale was born in Pedreiras, Maranhão, in 1934. At a young age, he faced prejudice when he was expelled from school in order to make room for a higher-class student which made a significant impact on how he viewed the world and would later serve as a major influence in his work. He then had to turn to selling oranges at fairs to help support his family. At 13, Vale was writing songs for a Brazilian musical group. They put on plays called Bumba-Meu-Boi, which portrayed the Maranhão culture through drama, dance, and lyrics. While it helped kickstart his lyrical passion, his involvement with the group didn’t provide enough money to elevate his family’s financial situation. Vale left home to escape the injustice he faced in Pedreiras. He traveled to Rio de Janeiro and took up manual labor jobs like coal mining, bricklaying and construction work. In between jobs, he visited other major cities to share his melodies and poetry. Influenced by personal experiences and northeastern music genres like baião, Vale wrote songs about poverty and folk culture. In the early 1950s, Vale get an opportunity to showcase his creation of upbeat dance rhythms at the Radio Nacional station— a radio station that influenced music tastes throughout Brazil. Since he did not know how to write, João had to commit all of his work to memory in order to present his pieces. His impressive baiãos caught the attention of the hosts and producers working there and his musical career took off! He began to work with artists who were excited to help him grow his compositions and songwriting skills. By 1964, Vale was performing in showrooms that highlighted northeastern rhythms to working class people in southern Brazil. He wrote several musical hits, created two solo albums and composed songs that popularized many great names within the industry. He continued to create and share music rooted in his culture until his death in 1996. A theater is dedicated to him in the Historic Center of São Luís and he’s honored in his hometown of Pedreiras with a memorial. Happy 88th birthday, João do Vale! Location: Tags:
11.10.2022 00:30 Date: October 11, 2022 Go behind-the-scenes of today’s Doodle below! In honor of U.S. Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the life and legacy of American “Nuyorican” musician and internationally-renowned entertainer, Tito Puente. Today’s animated video Doodle is illustrated by New York-based Puerto Rican artist, . A multi-talented artist of Puerto Rican descent, Puente was a percussionist, composer, songwriter, recording artist, and bandleader. With a career spanning five decades, he is often referred to as “El Rey de los Timbales” and “The King of Latin music.” On this day in 2021, the Tito Puente Monument was unveiled in East Harlem, New York City. Puente was born on April 20, 1923 at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City’s Spanish Harlem. He was surrounded by Puerto Rican, Cuban, and big band music growing up, and showed significant musical talent from an early age. He started his career as a drummer in his early teens and found his big break playing for Federico Pagani’s Happy Boys and Machito’s Orchestra. He served in the Navy during World War II, playing alto saxophone as the ship’s bandleader—along with over ten other instruments. He continued his studies at the Juilliard School of Music after the war. He started his own band, the Tito Puente Orchestra, in 1948 and quickly earned a reputation for his performances that encouraged audiences to get on the dance floor. Puente was known for his awe-inspiring skills on the timbales , as well as for the way he combined big band instrumentation and jazz harmonies with Afro-Cuban music. He recorded an astounding 118+ albums and is credited on dozens more—more than any other timbales bandleader to date. This journey began with Ran Kan Kan, his first professional track recording and the soundtrack of today’s Doodle. Beyond the mambo movement, Puente experimented across other genres of Latin music such as the Boogaloo, Pachanga, and eventually Salsa. He was considered a musical pioneer for his creativity and experimentation, and is widely credited for popularizing Latin music in the United States. In 1969, he was awarded the key to New York City. Besides the musical merits he received throughout his career, Puente was also deeply dedicated to creating opportunities for the Latin community. In 1979, he introduced a scholarship fund that supported promising, young Latin percussionists for over 20 years. Puente’s success, presence, and musicality is widely known and respected to this day. After his passing, many waited in line for days to say their goodbyes. He was posthumously recognized at the first-ever Latin Grammy Awards, and the Harlem street where he grew up — E. 110th Street — was renamed Tito Puente Way to honor his life and legacy. “...Goza con los timbales…” Here's to you, Tito! Special thanks to Tito Puente’s son, Tito Puente Jr, for his collaboration on this project. Guest Artist Q&A with Carlos Aponte Today’s Doodle was illustrated by New York-based guest artist . Below, he shares his thoughts behind the making of this Doodle: Q. Why was this topic meaningful to you personally? A: The topic was meaningful because Tito was part of my musical experience growing up in Puerto Rico. My aunt introduced me to Tito Puente via La Lupe, a famous singer in Puerto Rico and New York. Tito was like a Svengali for talents like Celia Cruz. He was a household name. So Tito was part of my Puerto Rican soundtrack. Q. What were your first thoughts when you were approached about working on this Doodle? A: My first thoughts were with my aunt, who introduced me to his music and Motown's sound. She would have been delighted and proud, but unfortunately, she passed away last year. Q. What message do you hope people take away from your Doodle? A: I feel there are several messages. Love what you do, train, study, and be the best you can be. If you excel, everything else will fall into place. There are no shortcuts. Those who make it easily don't last long. Tito was a perfect example; he was the best! Location: Tags:
