CHAD

CHAD

Celebration: The Guérewol

The Guérewol  is an annual courtship ritual competition among the Wodaabe Fula people of Niger. Young men dressed in elaborate ornamentation and made up in traditional face painting gather in lines to dance and sing, vying for the attentions of marriageable young women. The Guérewol occurs each year as the traditionally nomadic Wodaabe cattle herders gather at the southern edge of the Sahara before dispersing south on their dry season pastures.

National dish: Karkanji

This refreshing drink can be made entirely from plants grown in Chad.  With the heat as strong as it is here, karkanji satisfies thirst at little cost.  This is also used as a product of many a home-based business, and sold at the edge of a school, business or sporting event by the glassful.  Some say it is good for colds, runny noses and flu symptoms

Curious fact: The life expectancy in Chad is 50 years

ZAMBIA

ZAMBIA

Celebration: The Kumboka Ceremony

The Kumboka ceremony takes its name from 'Kuomboka', a Lozi word that literally means 'to move out of the water'. As the plains around Mongu flood, the Lozi king travels in a large barge, called the Nalikwanda, from his dry season palace in Lealui to his rainy season palace in Limulunga.

The Ceremony centred on the flooding of the Zambezi plains based on the movement of the Lozi king to higher ground great opportunity to experience Zambian culture and wildlife.

Nationa dish: Crocodile Patties

Curious fact: Zambia is a large landlocked country in central southern Africa, consisting of a high flat plateau with many rivers

CHINA

CHINA

Celebration: Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

The festival is officially held from 5 January to 5 February and it is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. Taking place in the winter months, this unique festival showcases beautiful ice sculpture artworks, ranging from small mythical creatures and beautifully lit ice lanterns to awe-inspiring 250-feet monuments in an amazing display of craftsmanship and light.

Nationa dish: Sweet and Sour Pork

Curious fact: China is the most populous nation on the earth with around 1.3 billion people

AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY FESTIVAL

CELEBRATION

Sydney Festival is celebrate since Saturday 06 January to Sunday 28 January,there you can find different art events and shows such as Theatre, dance, circus, art and music.

Sydney Festival enlivens and transforms Sydney with a bold culturalcelebration based on the highest

 quality art and big ideas.

The Festival opens each year with the unique Festival First Night - a feast of music, dance and visual spectacle on the streets and in the parks of central Sydney, attracting

 over 200,000 people. This free event is the curtain raiser to a three week ticketed and free program that reaches an audience of around 1 million people.

FOOD

The Snow Egg — a complicated composition of poached meringue, ice-cream, tuile, granita and oh so much more — tops our list of Sydney’s cult dishes, due to 

its layers of icy texture and sugar-spun flavour, every mouthful is perfection.

FACT

In Sydney, they have an annual Duck Fashion Show.

FIJI ISLAND-DIWALI

CELEBRATION 

Diwali is a National Holiday in Fiji,Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity,

 light over darkness..The indu Festival of Lights takes place on the darkest night (first night of the new moon) in the

 month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar.

In.the.streets and temples are decorated with spectacular light displays and colorful garlands.In their homes,

 people light small oil lamps called diyas. It is believed that deceased relatives come back to visit their families 

on Earth during this festival and the lights are a way to guide the spirits home. The sound of firecrackers exploding

 is common as the noise is said to drive away evil spirits.Families, friends and business associates exchange gifts

and sweets, settle old business deals and are encouraged to rid themselves of hate, anger and jealousy.

FOOD

Lakdi Mithai is a simple Indian sweet made with dough which is fried, coated in sugar

 syrup and left to crystallise. It has an incredibly crunchy texture, takes very little effort 

to make and is very delicious. In Fiji, this sweet is made during festivities such as Diwali 

and is also had as a quick and easy snack.

FACT

Fiji is located right on the International Date Line. In Taveuni,

 there is a spot where you can stand with one foot in the current date and your other foot in

 the previous date.

Typical Food

México

"The Bread of Death" It is a sweet bread with anise and cinnamon. 

"Tacos"

"Fresh Water" it is  juice of fruits with water and sugar

"Enchiladas"

Skull-shaped cookies

Brazil 

Batida

A tropical fruit cocktail it consists of cachaca mixed with tropical fruits, sugar and ice.

(chocolate truffles) 

They are chocolate sweets that are made of condensed milk and cocoa powder

Pastel de queijo

 

A crisp, deep-fried pastry they can be stuffed with chicken, beef  or melting cheeses

Leite de Onca

A smooth it consists of a mix of cachaca and milk that is usually served cold with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate powder

Chile

"A Chilean Hot dog"

"cotton candy"

"Pop Corn"

United States

"Fast food on Truck food"

"Granola Bars"

"Brownie"

Peru

"Rice pudding"

"Ceviche"

"Stuffed Potato"

North America and South America Celebrations

Nicaragua

Celebration: San Sebastian festivities

San Sebastian was an Spaniard that later converted to Christianity, then he was murdered. 

From 17 to 27 January is celebrated the Feast of Diramba in his honor. On January 19th a big mass is celebrated. There is a procession of San Sebastian's image, which is accompanied by traditional dances. Some of these represent Nicaragua's history.

The last Sunday of celebrations a horse parade is organized and people offer local food and drinks to visitors.

Typical Dish: Gallo Pinto

( Fried rice with onion and pepper, and kidney beans)

Curious fact: Nicaragua's national flower is called Sacuanjoche.

Vocabulary and additional information:

1. Spaniard: a person born, raised or living in Spain.

2. Converted: a person who has changed to a different religion, belief, political party, etc. (synonyms: transform, change)

3. Mass: a religious celebration, usually celebrated on Sundays.

4. Parade: a public celebration of a special day or event

5. Kidney beans: a type of large and dark red bean

El Salvador

Celebration: Fiesta Patronal de San Salvador

In "El Salvador" people celebrate during an entire week in El Divino Salvador del Mundo's honor. The main events are organized in the capital city on August 5th, there is a huge procession with a Jesus Christ image. This is a colorful celebration, and it causes curiosity among citizens and tourists.
To finish the feasts they represent a passage from the Bible.

Typical dish: Fried cassava/ yucca

Curious fact: San Salvador is the oldest capital city in central America

Vocabulary and additional information:

1. Procession: an organized group or line of people or vehicles that move together slowly as part of a ceremony
2. Feasts: a religious festival
3. Passage: a phrase or short section of a composition
4. Cassava/ Yucca: a tropical plant with thick roots, similar to potato or sweet potato.

INDIA

INDIA

Celebration: Holi Festival

The "Holi Festival" is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar and is a fivefold celebration: the beginning of spring, the beginning of the Hindu new year, a time for renewing old relationships and ending conflicts in current relationships, love and the triumph of good over evil. This celebration is held in March. 

National dish: Butter chicken

Curious fact: The national symbol of India is the endangered Bengal Tiger

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SPAIN

SPAIN

Celebration: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Festival

"Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Festival" is an international festival that is held in Las Palmas in the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. The festival takes place every year since 2000 during the month of February. Highlights include the election of the Carnival Queen and the Drag Queen along with the murga and comparsa competitions of singing groups and bands.

National dish: Paella

Curious fact: The currency used in Spain is the Euro.

IRELAND

IRELAND

Celebration: Saint Patrick's Day

The "Day of the Festival of Patrick", is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. This celebration include public parades, parties, festivals and people dress up in green clothes and wear shamrocks during the day.

National dish: Irish stew

Curious fact: Dublin is the capital and the largest city of Ireland.