Cultural Wear
A knee-length pleated tartan woolen garment tied at the waist, traditionally worn by Scottish men.
What is a Kilt?
Vietnam's national soup noodle dish consisting of bone broth, flat rice noodles, herbs, and a type of meat (most commonly beef or chicken)
What is pho?
A vibrant celebration where families welcome back the souls of their departed; orange and yellow marigolds are often laid out and photographs of those passed are placed on an ofrenda.
What is Día de los Muertos?
The number 8 is considered auspicious since it sounds similar to "wealth."
What is China/Singapore/Japan?
Au revoir
What is French?
A long canvas of unstitched fabric that is pleated and draped across the body; it is worn primarily by Indian women.
What is a Saree/Sari?
An iconic Filipino dish consisting of meat slow-cooked in vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce.
What is adobo?
An ancient Hindu spring festival of colors where people gather in the streets to throw colorful powers known as gulal and celebrate new life; it is also known as the Festival of Colors or the Festival of Love.
What is Holi?
Writing a person's name in red ink is considered to be highly taboo as it implies that you wish for said living person to pass on. (Historically, the names of the deceased were written in red on documents)
What is Korea?
Adeus
What is Portuguese?
The historic wear of the Han Chinese featuring cross-collars, wide sleeves, and wrapped robes or skirts.
What is Hanfu?
A signature Jamaican dish made by marinating and slow-cooking or smoking chicken with a spicy aromatic spice blend.
What is jerk chicken?
Marking the end of Ramadan, this festival is celebrated with communal morning prayers, new clothes, charity to those in need, gifts known as 'eidi', and traditional sweets.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eating 12 grapes at midnight at each chime of the clock on New Year's Eve will bring 12 months of good luck if done successfully.
What is Spain?
CHÀO
What is Vietnamese?
A colorful, loose-fitting pullover garment featuring an ornate V-shaped collar and detailed embroidery that covers the top half of the body; traditionally worn in West Africa.
What is Dashiki?
A traditional Central and Eastern European filled dumpling made by wrapping thin, unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling that is then boiled then oftentimes pan-fried.
What is pierogi?
Celebrates the summer solstice with festivities such as that of the lighting of large bonfires, people gathering to dance around a tall, flower-decorated maypole while wearing wild-flower crowns, and eating meals like pickled herring, schnapps, etc.
What is Midsummer/Midsommar?
To ensure a successful outcome, it is customary to enter a new or important place with your right foot.
What is Brazil?
привіт
What is Ukrainian?
Traditionally worn by men and women across Central and South Asia, it is a loose, long-sleeved outer robe made of silk or cotton that functions as a decorative garment and a mark of distinction of an individual.
What is Khalat?
An Ethopian and Eritrean rich, spicy chicken stew often served alongside injera; it is the national dish of Ethopia.
What is doro wat?
A three-day festival of lights celebrated on the full moon of the second month in the Lanna lunar calendar highlighted by the mass release of glowing paper sky lanterns (khom loi) into the night and colorful hanging paper and clay oil lanterns decorating homes, streets, and temples.
What is Yi Peng?
Sweeping after sunset is viewed as taboo since doing so will effectively sweep away one's blessings, wealth, or good fortune and instead invite poverty and disturb spirits.
What is Nigeria?
Mholo
What is Xhosa?