FOOD
This Korean dish is made of fermented vegetables, usually napa cabbage and radish, and is a staple in Korean cuisine.
What is kimchi?
This colorful spring festival is known as the "Festival of Colors" and celebrates the victory of good over evil.
What is Holi?
This festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated with lanterns, mooncakes, and family gatherings.
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
This globally popular fruit tea drink with chewy tapioca balls originated in Taiwan in the 1980s.
What is bubble tea (or boba)?
This city is known for its highly competitive education system and regularly ranks near the top in global math and reading scores.
What is Hong Kong?
This bite-sized Chinese food, often served in bamboo steamers, includes varieties like shumai and har gow.
What is dim sum?
This traditional form of clothing, worn by both men and women in Pakistan, consists of a long tunic and pants.
What is shalwar kameez?
This holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan and is a major event for Muslims in Singapore.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This Israeli actress rose to international fame for playing Wonder Woman in the DC superhero films.
Who is Gal Gadot?
This Israeli university, located in Tel Aviv, is one of the country’s leading research institutions and is known for innovation in science and tech.
What is Tel Aviv University?
This Japanese dish consists of raw fish or seafood, sometimes served over rice.
What is sashimi (or sushi)?
This traditional Indonesian puppetry art uses shadow puppets made of leather and is often accompanied by gamelan music.
What is Wayang Kulit?
This national holiday on March 26th marks Bangladesh’s declaration of independence from Pakistan in 1971.
What is Independence Day?
This Iraqi-British architect became famous for her futuristic and dramatic building designs, including the London Aquatics Centre.
Who is Zaha Hadid?
This South Asian country has one of the highest literacy rates in the region, partly due to free education through university level.
What is Sri Lanka?
This sweet Filipino dessert is made with shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various toppings like sweet beans, jellies, and ube.
What is halo-halo?
This Vietnamese New Year celebration marks the arrival of spring and is the most important holiday in Vietnam.
What is Tết (Tết Nguyên Đán)?
This Hindu festival of lights is celebrated widely in Fiji and is a public holiday due to the large Indo-Fijian population.
What is Diwali (or Deepavali)?
This Sherpa mountaineer became a global icon for summiting Mount Everest a record number of times.
Who is Kami Rita Sherpa?
Cambodia's education system was severely disrupted during the rule of this regime, which targeted intellectuals and teachers.
What is the Khmer Rouge?
This traditional Hawaiian dish features raw, marinated fish—often tuna—mixed with soy sauce, onions, and sesame oil.
What is poke?
This traditional Thai dance, known for its graceful movements and elaborate costumes, is often performed at festivals and religious events.
What is Khon (or Thai classical dance)?
This national holiday on April 23rd celebrates children and was established by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
What is National Sovereignty and Children's Day?
This all-female Afghan robotics team gained international recognition for their innovation and resilience, especially during times of conflict.
Who are the Afghan Dreamers?
This university, founded in 1972 in the West Bank, was the first institution of higher learning established by Palestinians.
What is Birzeit University?