Cultural Celebrations
These religious dancers in Mexican American culture come together twice a year to dance for the Virgen de Guadalupe and the Santa Cruz.
Julie: USA/the Matachines
This lively, fast-paced genre is the most recognized music style in the Dominican Republic.
Wanda: Dominican Republic
A traditional Dominican breakfast often includes this dish of mashed plantains.
Wanda: Mangú
This country's culture includes a custom where name day celebrations are more common than birthdays.
Stellia: Greece
Canadians are known for this polite habit, even when it's not their fault.
Suzanne: apologizing
This ancient Persian religion, still practiced by some Iranians, emphasizes the principles of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.
Elham: Zoroastrianism
Argentina is famous for this dance, which originated in Buenos Aires in the late 19th century.
Cecilia: Tango
These thick corn tortillas stuffed with various fillings are a beloved national dish in El Salvador.
Yoni: Pupusas
This annual festival in Harbin, China, features stunningly intricate ice and snow sculptures.
Yinghong: The International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
El Salvador celebrates this beloved national dish with its own dedicated day on the second Sunday of November.
yoni:National Pupusa Day
The Dominican Republic's flag uniquely features this religious item.
Wanda: The Bible
This genre of Mexican music, with violins, trumpets, and guitars, is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Alma: Mariachi
This small wooden log "defecates" presents, candies, and small toys in a Catalan Christmas tradition.
Mar: Caga Tió
This cultural body art is essential in Pakistani weddings and Eid festivals, often involving intricate designs on hands and feet.
Mehvish:Henna/Mehndi
This state is the only one entirely within the Appalachian region.
Peter:West Virginia
This Peruvian food festival, held annually since 2008, is the largest culinary festival in South America.
Julio: Mistura
This Brazilian martial art combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.
Eduardo: Capoeira
In this South American country, guinea pigs are considered a delicacy and are typically roasted or fried.
Analy: Peru
This unique Serbian tradition celebrates the feast day of a family's patron saint.
Nikolina: “Slava”(Glory Celebration)
Name one other federally recognized Native American community in Appalachia.
Peter: The Seneca or Choctaw nation
This expressive dance and music genre from Spain is rooted in the Andalusian Roma culture.
Ana: Flamenco
Candombe, which influences tango music, is rooted in the African diaspora and originated among Afro-Argentine communities in this city.
Cecilia: Buenos Aires
Guinea pigs are said to taste similar to this common poultry.
Analy: chicken
This dish is considered the national dish of Egypt.
Noha :Koshari
Koshari is typically served with this condiment on the side.
Noha: vinegar-based hot sauce