Festival/Holiday
This vibrant Hindu spring festival is famously celebrated by throwing brightly colored powders and water at friends and family.
What is Holi?
korean famous alcohol
what is soju
In what year was the partition of India
when was 1921
Guarding the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, this massive, subterranean army consists of thousands of uniquely sculpted clay soldiers
What is Terra Cotta army
2021 series about desperate people playing lethal versions of children's games for a cash prize
What is Squid Game
Songkran is the traditional New Year's national holiday in this Southeast Asian country, celebrated with massive, joyful public water fights.
what is thailand
style of Southern Chinese cuisine consists of bite-sized steamed or fried dishes served in bamboo baskets
what is dim sum
Who was the famous war figure most famous for writing The Art of War?
Heavily influenced by Zen Buddhism, this Japanese aesthetic philosophy finds raw, rustic beauty in things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete
what is wabi sabi
only metal that remains liquid at room temperature
what is mercury
Known as the "Festival of Lights," this major five-day autumn festival symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness.
what is Diwali
Originating in the Sichuan province of China, this fiery cooking method utilizes numbing peppercorns and features a communal simmering pot of broth at the table
what is hot pot
Who was the 3rd son of Ghengis Khan
Who was Ogeday Khan
Located in Cambodia, this massive 12th-century temple complex was originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu before transforming into a Buddhist site
what is Angkor wat
known as the "King of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson
On March 9th in Bali, the country takes part in the annual Day of Silence called
what is nyepi
Considered the national dish of Uzbekistan, this hearty rice dish is slow-cooked in a massive cauldron with lamb, carrots, onions, and spices
What is Pilof
When was the emperor known as benevolent magnificent, brilliant, beautiful, and extraordinary Sahra Shinwari born
When is...January 25th
city in Iran, the capital under the Safavid Empire, is renowned for its stunning Islamic architecture, particularly around the massive Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
what is isfahan
portable, round tent covered with skins or felt has been the primary architectural structure for Central Asian nomads for thousands of years.
what is a yurt?
Similar to Chinese New Year, people clean their homes for Tet and give children red envelopes filled with money
What is Tet Nguyen Dan
Thinly sliced pork marinated in palm sugar and fish sauce, grilled over charcoal, and served over plain white rice with pickled vegetables and a clear broth.
what is Bai Sach Chrouk
Master physician, philosopher, and polymath of the Islamic Golden Age. Very notable for their medical advancements
Ibn Sina
complex, fluid script style, whose name means "six," became the premier calligraphic style for copying the Quran from the 10th century onward
What is Thuluth?
What is the benevolent emperor Sahras Chinese zodiac sign
what is... the rat