cultural practices
Giving a flower garland called a lei is a traditional way of welcoming guests in this island nation.
What is Hawaii?
Gallo pinto, a dish of rice and beans usually served with Lizano sauce, is a cultural staple of this country.
What is Costa Rica?
This Hindu festival marks the arrival of spring with bonfires symbolizing the destruction of evil.
What is Holi?
The world famous iron-lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This is the second most widely spoken language in South America.
What is Portuguese?
Taking an afternoon siesta, a short rest after lunch, is a traditional practice in this European and Latin American country.
What is Spain?
Feijoada, a black bean stew traditionally served with farofa, is considered the national dish of this country.
What is Brasil?
The Jewish holiday where observers refrain from work and fast for 25 hours while seeking atonement.
What is Yom Kippur?
The monument in Washington DC commemorating the US President who gave the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is the Lincoln Memorial?
The official language the Pope and Vatican City uses for holy affairs, a language commonly considered to be dead.
What is Latin?
Drinking mate, a shared herbal tea, is a traditional social practice in this South American country.
What is Argentina?
The fermented dish kimchi is central to this country’s “kimjang” tradition, which is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
What is South Korea?
This Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
What is Día de los Muertos?
This elaborate Hindu temple in Cambodia dedicated to Vishnu was gradually converted to a Buddhist temple after the Khmer Empire collapsed.
What is Angkor Wat?
The following phrase is in this language:
Tôi thích dứa. (I love pineapples.)
What is Vietnamese?
Cheek kissing as a form of greeting, known as la bise, is a common cultural practice in this European country.
What is France?
Mole poblano—a sauce made with chocolate, chilies, nuts, and spices—originated in this country.
What is Mexico?
This Vietnamese holiday marks the Lunar New Year and includes lion dances, red envelopes, and ancestor offerings.
What is Tet?
This enormous palace was created by the emperor Peter the Great in order to watch over Russian landowners in St. Petersburg.
What is the Winter Palace?
An ancient Semitic language originating in the 11th century as the language of the Jewish people. This is the language spoken by Jesus, and it was succeeded by Arabic.
What is Aramaic?
The concept of hygge, emphasizing coziness with candles and warm drinks, is associated with this Nordic country.
What is Denmark?
This country is famous for its traditional dish paella, often made with saffron, seafood, and rice.
What is Spain?
This Muslim celebration marks the end of Ramadan with feasting and charity.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This country is the location of the largest Golden Buddha statue in the world, weighing 5 tons and resting in the temple of Wat Traimit.
What is Thailand?
The most widely spoken Bantu language in South Africa using the Latin alphabet and part of the Nguni language group.
What is Zulu?