There is a lot of multiculturalism in the world. Each ethnic group has its own history and culture. Being so, there is also a big diversity of habits and traditions. Habit and tradition share a common characteristic: both involve repetitive actions that a person feels compelled to take, whether it's a conscious decision or not. But there's also a decided...
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Nelson Mandela is one of the most prolific names in the common era, but most don’t know why. Many high-profile people around the world praise him for the amazing works that he has done. The impact that he has had on his home country of South Africa and the affect that he put on other world leaders around the world....
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All government agencies completely moved out of the palace in 1932, and The Grand Palace is not used as royal residence any more after Rama IX moved his residence to the Chitralada Palace in 1946. Although the Grand Palace mainly act as an attraction open to public now, it is still a specified place to hold important and special events....
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An issue that has faced society in South Africa is race/ethnicity/culture. The issue that we face is that because there is little understanding of the race/ethnicity/culture of and within the people of the country, those who are rich in these areas are often discriminated against. My dad is Tshivenda and my mom is Xhosa. The first language I spoke was...
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In this essay I will be discussing to you why a dress code at citizenship ceremonies should not be applied. The reasons behind this are the bare facts that the way we dress defines us, and people across all cultures dress differently, as well as it being a right to dress your own way, your clothes define who you are,...
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Introduction In American literature and history, Phillis Wheatley is a remarkable figure. Her legacy is tied to the stories of genius, resilience, and the complicated lives of African Americans in the 18th century. Wheatley was born in West Africa around 1753 and brought to America as a child as a slave. Her amazing poetry skills developed in the home of...
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Almost all religions and cultures of different countries have their own perception of death. Some think of it as the end of life, some believe it's part of life, and to others, it's an exit to another life. Many cultures have regarded the dead with respect and have even designated holidays to honor the dearly departed. During such times, people...
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Mexican culture and America culture have many similarities and differences when it comes to death and the afterlife. Similarities include mourning, funerals, wakes, and dressing in black clothing. Some differences are that in Mexico, right after someone dies there is a much longer wake lasts the entire night. The loved one is surrounded by friends and family and is not...
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The holidays are a time of year that is filled to the brim with a wide variety of different festivities and traditions for families of all shapes and sizes. Christmas, especially, knows no limits when it comes to the vast array of traditions, old and new, to choose from and adopt. Over the past decade, the Elf on the Shelf,...
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Destiny Devine The Oklevueha Native American Church The original Native American Church was founded in 1880 by Quanah Parker. He was known for advocating the benefits of peyote before he died... The Native American Church presently has approximately 250,000 members from fifty federally recognized tribes.The Oklevueha Native American Church got their name by “[the] Seminole word ‘Oklevueha’ meaning an unstoppable...
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Holidays in countries differ in so many ways, Christmas being one of them. The meaning behind the holiday may not change much, but cultures have specific customs that only apply to them. This is celebrated in honor of Jesus Christ. Since nobody knows exactly when Jesus was born, we tend to celebrate his birthday on December 25th, however, this can...
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Take a deep breath. If you want to be known as a fearless warrior, you must do this. You sit quietly looking at the beast spear in hand preparing yourself for the events that are about to unfold. You take your chance and throw your spear in hopes your target is hit. All your practice and training at the warrior...
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As for Australia, Christmas was celebrated during the summer causing modifications to their culture at this time of the year. Australians still practice the typical customs of Christmas trees, festive foods, parades, and all such, but what sets them apart from other cultures is their iconic culture and tradition of “Christmas on the Beach.” The culture allows Australians to build...
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In English, Día de los Muertos means “day of the dead”. The main purpose of this holiday is to honor and remember the dead. The holiday acknowledges the spirits of dead people, and that pleased spirits will provide people with a better life through means like wisdom. Many festivals, memorials, and traditions occur during this holiday for the dead to...
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Introduction The Story “May Day” written by F. Scott Fitzgerald starts with a prologue which sounds much more like a fairytale rather that what it actually is (real story). As everyone is happy and enjoying as the war has ended, but the reality is exactly opposite. The whole story revolves around the protagonist of the story which is Gordon Sterrett...
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Introduction I have chosen to do my Spanish-speaking country report on Costa Rica. The capital city of Costa Rica is San José. Costa Rica is located in southern North America and shares a border with Panama and Nicaragua. The population of Costa Rica is about 4.9 million, and 339,331 in San José alone. The President of Costa Rica is currently...
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Whenever I visit other schools, I am always interested in the traditions and rituals that help establish that school’s identity and what they value. Rockford Area Schools offers many traditions that bind our school community into a family and build a healthy environment. Most high schools have traditions around sports, for example. We are just finishing homecoming season where, at...
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A fundemental question that is asked is 'what defines national identity'? Is it the way people speak? The way they move? Or is it what makes the country stand out? The Oxford Dictionary defines nationalsim as 'Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.'(Dcitionary, 2018) Taking...
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Before Eastern Theatre was established there was a beginning. The Origin of theatre, to our knowledge, began in Africa. To be specific, “The first known dramatic presentations occurred in northern Africa, alongside the Nile River in ancient Egypt, as much as five thousand years ago, possibly as early as 3300 B.C” (Cohen, 188). This is such an important calculation because...
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An Analytical Study on the Tea Culture of China and Sri Lanka An Analytical Study on the Tea Culture of China and Sri Lanka 143 Introduction China is the homeland of tea, the Chinese started to use tea as medicine and food 4,000 years ago (Emperor Shennon’s Herbal Classics cited in Li, 1993). In Han Dynasty, tea has become the...
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Throughout Silko’s Ceremony, the plot of Tayo is one which comes to portray a multitude of ideas. Coming from a white father and a Laguna mother Tayo has spent most of his life being seen as an outsider, even amongst his own family, with one exception being Rocky. After these two men head to war, with only Tayo coming back,...
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Salat/Salah Salat is a ritual prayer that is part of the ordinary routine of Muslim. It is part of the 5 pillars of Islam, which is basically the main acts/rules that are expected from all Muslims. Approximately 1400 years old, this prayer not only allows you to speak with Allah, it is also seen as a way to connect with...
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Is Christmas purely pagan? Fun, family, and plenty of fantastic food are just a few of the things that come to mind when one mentions, what is probably the most widely celebrated holiday of the year, Christmas. Christmas has been assumed to be pagan due to certain factors ranging from its history and past to its absence from actual biblical...
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Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country with people of multiple ethnicities and diverse cultures thrive peacefully. The country recognizes Islam to be it’s official religion; while Malaysian is the national language of the country. As per the population demographics, Malaysia comprises of more than 65% Malays who are Muslims and the Islamic festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Three of...
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Being hispanic, I have grown up in an environment where food plays a major role into my culture. We all know how delicious food can be, so though it sounds amazing that it’s such an important part of my culture, that isn’t exactly the case. The meals I eat on a regular basis and especially during holidays or special events...
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Throughout Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Gabriel Garcia Marquez symbolizes Santiago Nasar as a Christlike figure by utilizing numerous parallels with the physical and moral characteristics of Jesus Christ. While the shared themes of fate, sin, and honor are chronicled within both Marquez’s novel and The Bible, Marquez underlies his narrative with subliminal allusions between Santiago and Jesus Christ to...
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It all started when Kazakh actress Reyizha Alimjan arrived in Shanghai in July 2019, wearing a pair of dark wash jeans and a low-cut yellow camisole that highlighted her figure. This choice of clothing led to Alimajan being cyber-bullied, with some netizens accusing her of seeking attention with her breasts rather than her work, and others criticizing her for showing...
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Halloween should be a day of celebration, but unfortunately, people seem to be aggravated when they see their culture caricatured and turned into a costume. Many Halloween or Carnival costumes have been banned for being insensitive, sexist or racist. In fact, it is a two-sided issue with people in favor and against the banishment of these costumes. On the one...
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I have always enquired personally this question more often than not, that exactly why do people spice up in fancy costumes during Halloween. Like every other event, a history for this festival is associated with traditions which can be traced here we are at the 16th century and have already been passed in one age group to the various other....
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On October Nineteenth at Nine o’clock pm, I arrived to my friend Susan’s house for her Halloween party at Westlake Village. Demographics of the people attending the party focused on a mix of male to female college students over twenty-one years old and predominantly upper to middle class white background. Due to the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in...
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