Bees' Journeys is a series of our Big Buzz Diaries where we explore in short the history of honey and bees throughout different cultures. The reason behind such an endeavor is our desire to see and understand the different paths bees and their sweet produce have taken so that we can still enjoy honey in all its forms after millennia of devoted labor and care for our humming friends. The use and harvest of honey in Greece dates back thousands of years. Honey has been prevalent in many customs, medicine and mythology. The father of medicine Hippocrates wrote: "Honey and...
Beekeeping really is no easy task. In order to harness the sweet nectar of the gods, one must come prepared with patience and care for the little beings. At Big Buzz Orchestra, we take special care of our little friends, helping them as much as possible to grow and work in peace. Beekeeping isn't just a job, it's an act of ultimate care for the world. The importance of bees to our home planet is nothing short of important. This is why we have compiled a short list of introductory remarks on beekeeping for those interested in helping preserve the...
"Materials react with one another and have their radiance so that the material composition gives rise to something unique." – Peter Zumthor Bees continue to fascinate us ever so. As hardworking builders, we, as humans and as architects of our surroundings can learn from them. Dedication, hard work and care all create a space that gives rise to something truly unique – honey. But what can we learn from bees as architects? Bee societies are complex and hierarchical. There is a queen bee, much larger than the others, responsible for laying eggs. Like humans, the bees need some kind of...
"While there is life there is hope." - Jules Verne As humanity's progress inevitably continues and pollution increases, more than 100 million bees perish each and every year. We, as cohabitants of this planet, at Big Buzz Orchestra have taken the initiative to carefully engender a sacred space, a sacrament, for bees to flourish, doing our fair share of trying to save the planet. Bees are some of the most important creatures in our world, and are essential for the survival of our planet. Without them, much of the food we rely on would cease to exist, as bees are...