Cultural Traditions
In which country would you find the celebration of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights?
in India
This festival celebrated 40 days before Easter, is known for its colorful street parades, elaborate costumes, and samba music.
What is Carnival?
This symbol, consisting of a red maple leaf, is prominently featured on the national flag of which country?
in Canada
In which country would you find the tradition of the Hanami festival, where people gather to appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms?
in Japan?
This festival held in late November, is a national holiday celebrated with turkey dinners, parades, and football games.
What is Thanksgiving?
What is the Ohm symbol?
In Hinduism, this symbol represents the concept of karma, reincarnation, and spiritual enlightenment.
What is a kimono?
This traditional Japanese garment is often worn during formal occasions and ceremonies.What is a kimono?
In which country is the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated with the lighting of lanterns, mooncake eating, and dragon dances?
What is China?
In Chinese culture, this mythical creature symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune, and is often depicted with the body of a lion and the head of a dragon.
the Chinese dragon
What is a tamale?
This traditional dish consists of corn dough filled with various ingredients, such as meats, cheese, and vegetables, then wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This festival honors deceased loved ones with colorful altars, marigolds, and offerings of food and drink.
This ancient Egyptian symbol, often depicted as a stylized eye, represents protection, royal power, and good health.
the Eye of Horus (or the Wedjat Eye)
What is the traditional Scottish instrument often played at events and gatherings, such as weddings and ceilidhs?
What is the bagpipe?
What is Songkran?
This Thai festival, also known as the Water Festival, marks the traditional New Year and is celebrated with water fights and symbolic cleansing rituals.
This symbol, consisting of a circle divided into four sections, each representing different aspects of life, is sacred to many Native American tribes.
the Medicine Wheel