Cultural Bites
This melty dish of fries, cheese curds, and gravy is a late-night favorite in Quebec.
What is poutine?
This genre, born in New Orleans, is known for improvisation and brass bands.
What is Jazz?
This famous "King of Pop" from the U.S. changed the music industry forever with albums like Thriller and his iconic moonwalk.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This active volcano in Hawaii is the most massive volcano on Earth and is considered one of the five volcanoes that form the island of Hawaii.
What is Mauna Loa?
This famous U.S. celebration, held annually in New Orleans, is known for its parades, costumes, and vibrant celebrations before the start of Lent.
What is Mardi Gras?
Tamales are traditionally wrapped in this natural material before being steamed
What is corn husks?
This music style from Northern Mexico features trumpets, violins, and matching charro suits.
What is Mariachi?
This Mexican artist, best known for her iconic self-portraits, became an influential symbol of feminist and indigenous pride.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This ancient city in Mexico was once the heart of the Aztec Empire and is home to the famous Pyramid of the Sun.
What is Teotihuacán?
Held every year in the U.S., this celebration honors Mexican heritage and culture with festivities, food, and parades.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
This dish, common in Afro-Caribbean communities, combines okra, seafood or meat, and was brought to the U.S. via West African culinary traditions.
What is gumbo?
This genre emerged from the Deep South and often expresses sorrow, resilience, and storytelling through 12-bar chord patterns.
What is the Blues?
This Canadian artist is best known for her pop art work featuring everyday objects like soup cans and celebrities, and became a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.
Who is Andy Warhol?
This U.S. national park contains the world’s largest tree by volume.
What is Sequoia National Park?
This Mexican tradition, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with altars, offerings, and festivities, and is known for its colorful skull imagery.
What is Día de los Muertos?
This Jamaican cooking style uses a spicy dry rub or marinade and is often applied to chicken or pork.
What is Jerk Chicken?
This U.S. city is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, honoring legends from Elvis to Tina Turner.
What is Cleveland OH?
This Black writer and poet, known for her groundbreaking work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This massive U.S. national park, located in Alaska, is home to the highest peak in North America, Mount Denali, and has some of the most rugged wilderness in the world.
What is Denali National Park?
This long-standing Canadian tradition, celebrated on the last Monday of May, honors the country’s military service members and veterans, including ceremonies, parades, and moments of remembrance across the country.
What is Victoria Day?
This Inuit dish traditionally uses raw fish, fat, and berries, sometimes fermented underground.
What is Akutaq (Eskimo Ice Cream)
This genre, with roots in Irish and Scottish folk, African rhythms, and American storytelling, is known for its use of the banjo and fiddle. Popular in the south.
What is bluegrass?
This soul legend was known for hits like “Respect” and “Think,” and was an advocate for civil rights during the 1960s.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This massive supervolcano in Wyoming is located within Yellowstone National Park and is one of the largest active volcanic systems in the world, responsible for the park's geysers and hot springs.
What is the Yellowstone Caldera?
Held annually in Guerneville, California, this LGBTQ+ event, which started in 1996, has grown into one of the largest gatherings for the "bear" community.
What is Lazy Bear Week?