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100

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 

100

This lively, fast-paced genre is the most recognized music style in the Dominican Republic.

Wanda:  Dominican Republic 

100

A traditional Dominican breakfast often includes this dish of mashed plantains.

Wanda:  Mangú 

100

This country's culture includes a custom where name day celebrations are more common than birthdays.

Stellia: Greece 

100

Canadians are known for this polite habit, even when it's not their fault.

Suzanne: apologizing 

200

This ancient Persian religion, still practiced by some Iranians, emphasizes the principles of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.

Elham:  Zoroastrianism 

200

Argentina is famous for this dance, which originated in Buenos Aires in the late 19th century.

Cecilia: Tango 

200

These thick corn tortillas stuffed with various fillings are a beloved national dish in El Salvador.

Yoni: Pupusas 

200

This annual festival in Harbin, China, features stunningly intricate ice and snow sculptures.

Yinghong: The International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

200

 El Salvador celebrates this beloved national dish with its own dedicated day on the second Sunday of November.

yoni:National Pupusa Day 

300

The Dominican Republic's flag uniquely features this religious item.

Wanda: The Bible 

300

This genre of Mexican music, with violins, trumpets, and guitars, is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Alma:  Mariachi 

300

This small wooden log "defecates" presents, candies, and small toys in a Catalan Christmas tradition.

Mar: Caga Tió 

300

This cultural body art is essential in Pakistani weddings and Eid festivals, often involving intricate designs on hands and feet.

Mehvish:Henna/Mehndi

300

This state is the only one entirely within the Appalachian region.

Peter:West Virginia 

400

This Peruvian food festival, held annually since 2008, is the largest culinary festival in South America.

Julio:  Mistura 

400

This Brazilian martial art combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.

Eduardo: Capoeira 

400

In this South American country, guinea pigs are considered a delicacy and are typically roasted or fried.

Analy:  Peru 

400

This unique Serbian tradition celebrates the feast day of a family's patron saint.

Nikolina: “Slava”(Glory Celebration)

400

Name one other federally recognized Native American community in Appalachia.

Peter: The Seneca or Choctaw nation 

500

This expressive dance and music genre from Spain is rooted in the Andalusian Roma culture.

Ana: Flamenco 

500

Candombe, which influences tango music, is rooted in the African diaspora and originated among Afro-Argentine communities in this city.

Cecilia: Buenos Aires

500

Guinea pigs are said to taste similar to this common poultry.

Analy: chicken 

500

This dish is considered the national dish of Egypt.

 Noha :Koshari

500

Koshari is typically served with this condiment on the side.

Noha: vinegar-based hot sauce