Everybody may carve wooden masks and knowledge of traditional craftsmanship is usually passed on within the family or taught in special courses.

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They also have subsidised radio and television programmes, special schools and university courses, and their own parliament.

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You can participate in live online courses, listen to special guest lectures and study from their online learning center right from the comfort of your home or office.

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There is evidence this is happening in several places--from helping small, rural or low-wealth schools where specialized courses would not otherwise be available to serving students who need special tutoring, or for whom attending the normal school day is not an option.

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Olympic, along with Oakmont in Pennsylvania and Winged Foot in New York, ranks among the toughest courses that periodically host Opens, and it's tough in its own special way.

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