World Festivals
The Holi festival originates from legends involving this Hindu god known for his playful nature and blue skin.
Who is Krishna?
Poutine, a dish made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy, originated in this Canadian province.
What is Quebec?
In Japan, people bow to show this.
What is respect?
The Great Wall of China was primarily built during this dynasty to protect against northern invasions.
What is the Ming Dynasty?
The dance of tango originated among working-class communities in this country.
What is Argentina?
The Lantern Festival, marking the end of Lunar New Year celebrations, traditionally features this food made from glutinous rice.
What are tangyuan?
Feijoada, a hearty stew made with beans and pork, is considered the national dish of this South American country.
What is Brazil?
Jewish weddings end with the breaking of this item to symbolize joy and remembrance.
What is glass?
The massive statues called Moai were carved by the Rapa Nui people on this island.
What is Easter Island?
The Haka is a traditional dance performed by the Māori people of this country.
What is New Zealand?
Carnival in Venice historically uses this elaborate item to allow people to celebrate.
What are masks?
In Ethiopia, meals are traditionally eaten using this spongy, sourdough flatbread instead of utensils.
What is injera?
Pointing with the thumb is considered abrasive and rude in which countries.
This Aboriginal landmark in Australia was once called Ayers Rock.
What is Uluru?
Reggae music was popularized by this Caribbean artist.
Who is Bob Marley?
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, begins on this day each year.
What is the spring equinox?
In Thailand, the balance of four key flavors—salty, sweet, sour, and spicy—is essential. This sauce often provides the “salty” element.
What is fish sauce?
Rather than throwing confetti on the Bride, some cultures prefer this oral tradition.
What is Spitting on the Bride?
What is the Parthenon?
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument created by Indigenous people of this country.
What is Australia?
The Japanese festival of Obon honors the spirits of ancestors and involves this symbolic act to guide them back to the spirit world.
What is floating lanterns on water?
The spice blend ras el hanout, meaning “head of the shop,” is central to the cuisine of this African country.
What is Morocco?
In many African cultures, community stories and traditions are passed down by these oral historians.
Who are griots?
The Angkor Wat temple complex was originally dedicated to this Hindu god before becoming a Buddhist site.
Who is Vishnu?
Throat singing practiced by the people of which country allows singers to sing multiple pitches at once.
Who are the Tuvan people of Siberia?