Foodie Facts
This Japanese dish, made with raw or cooked fish and rice, is a global sensation.
What is sushi?
This famous wall in China stretches over 13,000 miles and was originally built to protect against invasions.
What is the Great Wall of China?
This Chinese invention, originally used for fireworks, revolutionized warfare when introduced to Europe.
What is gunpowder?
Mandarin, Cantonese, and Wu are among the many dialects spoken in this country.
What is China?
In Japan, it’s common to slurp this type of food loudly as a sign of appreciation.
What is noodles?
This Filipino dish, made by braising meat in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, is often referred to as the country’s unofficial national dish.
What is adobo?
Located in Agra, this white marble mausoleum is one of India’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This Japanese video game console, first released in the 1980s, became a global sensation and revolutionized home gaming.
What is the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)?
The Mahabharata, one of the world’s longest epic poems, originates from this country.
What is India?
In South Korea, it’s common for people to celebrate their birthdays by eating this type of soup.
What is seaweed soup (miyeok-guk)?
This Indian street food consists of hollow, crispy shells filled with spiced water, tamarind, and chickpeas. It’s known by various names across the country.
What is pani puri?
Known as the world’s largest religious monument, this Cambodian temple complex is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
What is Angkor Wat?
China is credited with this ancient invention that allowed sailors to navigate more precisely at sea.
What is the magnetic compass?
This Japanese writing system uses characters borrowed from Chinese.
What is kanji?
In India, the art of decorating hands and feet with intricate henna designs is called this.
What is mehndi?
In Vietnam, eating this dish, made with pickled vegetables and rice noodles, is a traditional Lunar New Year activity.
What is bánh chưng or bánh tét?
This sprawling palace in Bangkok, Thailand, served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam and houses the Emerald Buddha.
What is the Grand Palace?
This Indonesian fabric dyeing technique uses wax to create intricate patterns on textiles.
What is batik?
This country's language, with five tonal levels, has a unique writing system that was created by King Sejong in the 15th century.
What is Korea?
Indonesians celebrate Nyepi, a day of silence, to mark the New Year in this religion.
What is Balinese Hinduism?
Used in Nepali and Tibetan cuisine, this wild herb is often fried in oil or ghee to season lentil soups and curries.
What is jimbu?
Built by the Khmer Empire, this ancient temple in Laos is known for its intricate carvings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is Wat Phou?
This Korean innovation, first created during the Joseon Dynasty, is considered the world's first metal movable type printing system, predating Gutenberg’s press.
What is Jikji?
Noli Me Tangere, written by José Rizal, is a famous novel from this Southeast Asian country.
What is the Philippines?
In Vietnam, people celebrate their birthdays on this traditional holiday rather than their actual date of birth.
What is Lunar New Year (Tết)?