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1. Share one cultural element, such as food, music, art, or a tradition, that has impacted your life.

2. Read and explore the contributions from your classmates to celebrate the diversity that unites us as Europeans.

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Almost every European country has its own iconic bread: baguette (France), pita (Greece), rye bread (Nordics), ciabatta (Italy). All are rooted in shared traditions of baking and communal meals.

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Common to Spain, Italy, Greece, and Southern France:  promoting health and simplicity in cuisine.

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European musical identity - Classical music influence

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Composers like Mozart (Austria), Chopin (Poland), and Beethoven (Germany) shaped a pan-European musical identity.

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Celebrated in Venice, Cologne, Nice, and Patras: all featuring masks, costumes, and parades.

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From Orthodox red eggs in Greece to painted eggs in Ukraine and Hungary, this tradition transcends religious borders.

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Roasting the lamp in Greek Easter outdoors

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There is a sense of reunion and shared heritage that comes with it. Across different European countries, despite diverse customs and languages, the act of gathering for a festive meal fosters a feeling of common heritage and connectedness. Food traditions can really bridge cultural differences and unify people through shared rituals and the celebration of life’s important moments.

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Those are specific days during the year where we remember and honor friends and relatives and not only on birthdays. Many European countries have similar customs of celebrating saints' days which foster regular gatherings and strengthen social bonds.

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This is a strange ritual of reading fortunes in coffee grounds which is a mysterious tradition, but also a cultural way of bonding and reflecting on life through symbolic interpretation. I believe that in our countries we all use symbols to interpret life’s uncertainties

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There is emotional depth in folklor culture. Those songs often carry historical or moral lessons wrapped in harmonies. Listening and appreciating these traditions, Europeans recognize common themes like resilience and hope

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Beautiful patterns and colors for handmade crafts that have cultural symbolism. Each region’s design tells a story, preserving local identity across generations. Through the appreciation and continuation of these handmade crafts, Europeans connect across borders, honoring the past and strengthening a collective sense of belonging and pride in our common history.

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It has many emotional melodies and storytelling. Instruments like saz remind me how rich is Anatolian culture but also the deep cultural exchanges made between East and West over centuries. This shared musical heritage reminds us that Europe’s identity is shaped by diverse influences and histories. 

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It is a whole meal with a variety of cheeses, olives, fresh bread, honey, and tea. But above all it is about slowing down and connecting with others. Despite different cuisines, we all cherish the simple joy of coming together over food and fostering friendship.

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There are genres of music in urban cultures that connect us with stories of resilience and everyday life. Common everyday stories and expressed universal human emotions through music, help bridge cultural gaps and foster understanding among Europeans, uniting us through common stories. I mention rebetiko here as a greek paradeigm to that kind of music

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Participating with traditional costumes, music and dances, I think we all agree that help us appreciate cultural history and the importance of preserving our national identity. These festivals create spaces where people from different countries can experience and respect each other’s traditions, fostering mutual understanding in our herritages.

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This way of eating is shared across many European countries bordering the Mediterranean sea, uniting us through common culinary traditions and values about health.

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Across Europe, every culture has its own myths that explain the world and teach lessons. 

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Across Europe, many cultures value hospitality as a way to build trust and friendship. This shared tradition unites Europeans by fostering openness, kindness and connection between people from different backgrounds.

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Across Europe, communities come together to give thanks for the season’s bounty with food, music, dance and rituals. These festivals unite Europeans by honoring the natural cycles that shape our lives

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We express our local identities and our shared joy in movement, rhythm and coming together to celebrate culture.

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Christmas markets unite Europeans by celebrating shared values of joy, generosity and community during the winter season

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Storytelling unites people by showing how deeply connected we are through shared human experiences(courage, love, loss and the search for meaning)

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Mealtime is a time to slow down, appreciate culture and strengthen bonds across generations