K-Pop
This group, known for their hit song "Dynamite," was the first K-pop act to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2020.
BTS
This ancient Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics, family relationships, and respect for elders, and is the author of the Analects.
Confucius
This popular Chinese dish consists of rice wrapped in a thin, flat dough, often served with pork or vegetables and steamed or fried.
Dumplings
This legendary Chinese martial artist, known for movies like Enter the Dragon, is often regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of all time.
Bruce Lee
This major holiday, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world, marks the beginning of the lunar new year and is known for dragon dances, fireworks, and family reunions.
Chinese New Year
This girl group’s fanbase is called “ONCE,” and they gained massive popularity with songs like “Cheer Up” and “Fancy.”
TWICE
This epic, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, tells the story of the prince Rama’s quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana.
Ramayana
This Japanese dish, often served in a bowl, consists of rice topped with raw, thinly sliced fish, typically tuna, salmon, or yellowtail.
Sashimi or Chirashi
This Indian leader, known for his philosophy of non-violence, led the country to independence from British rule through peaceful civil disobedience.
This colorful Chinese festival, held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, is known for lantern displays and lion dances.
Lantern Festival
This K-pop legend, often referred to as the "King of K-pop," was a member of the group TVXQ and later formed a successful solo career before enlisting in the military in 2015.
Jaejoong
This Japanese belief system, centered around kami (spirits), is an ancient religion practiced in Japan and involves rituals and shrines dedicated to natural elements like trees, rocks, and rivers.
Shinto
This spicy, yogurt-based dish from India is often made with marinated chicken or lamb, cooked in a tandoor oven and then finished with a rich tomato sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
What Duke Basketball player was drafted 16th overall to the Philadelphia 76ers and is part Filipino?
Jared McCain
This Filipino tradition, held on Christmas Eve, involves a late-night feast and the singing of Simbang Gabi Mass before gathering for family meals.
Noche Buena
This K-pop group became the first to perform at the prestigious Coachella music festival in 2019.
BLACKPINK
The ancient city of Angkor, famous for its massive temple complex, was the capital of this powerful empire that dominated much of Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century.
Khmer Empire
This popular dish from Thailand is made with stir-fried rice noodles, eggs, tofu or shrimp, and flavored with tamarind, fish sauce, and lime, often garnished with peanuts.
Pad Thai
This YouTuber became famous for his comedic sketches and music videos, and at one point held the title for the most-subscribed YouTube channel. His videos, including “How to be Ninja” and “Nice Guys,” gained millions of views in the early 2000s.
Nigahiga (Ryan Higa)
Celebrated primarily in India and Nepal, this festival of lights honors the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, often with fireworks and the lighting of oil lamps.
Diwali
This 12-member boy group debuted in 2016 under the company SM Entertainment and is known for its highly synchronized performances and unique concept of rotating members, with members like Xiumin, Suho, and Baekhyun.
EXO
This ancient kingdom, which existed from the 1st century BCE to 668 CE, was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea and was known for its advanced culture and technologies, including the creation of the first Korean written script.
Goguryeo
This traditional Korean dish, often considered a national dish, is made of fermented vegetables, primarily napa cabbage, and seasoned with chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and other spices.
Kimchi
This Japanese-American tennis player became one of the top women’s players in the world, winning the 2018 U.S. Open and 2019 Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka
This Hindu festival, also called the "Festival of Colors," celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, with people throwing colored powders in the streets.
Holi