https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks I can identify, organize, compare, and critique elements of culture. en-us 2020-10-01 16:20:52 UTC 2023-03-15 09:03:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f914.png nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795542594 The Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa-By Katsushika Hokusai]]> 2020-10-01 17:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795542594 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795555407 a philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasises living in harmony with the Tao]]> 2020-10-01 17:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795555407 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795579893 Vincent Van Gogh (For Vincent Van Gogh, fantasy and reality merged after dark in some of his most enduring paintings)


]]> 2020-10-01 17:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795579893 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795631105 Soccer has its own culture. The culture of soccer games does not only refer to soccer news, soccer articles in sports sections, soccer rumors and gossip, but also to many different sociological, political and economical aspects of the game. The term "soccer" is popular in countries where this kind of sport is not as popular as the others; however, in many countries it is referred to simply as football.]]> 2020-10-01 17:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795631105 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795679497 The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife.]]> 2020-10-01 17:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/795679497 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814323575 It is customary to tip wait staff, bellhops, valets, and other service workers.]]> 2020-10-08 15:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814323575 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814365045 It is normal to request customizations to menu items, such as adding or removing items, or using condiments.]]> 2020-10-08 16:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814365045 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814400620  Giving the thumbs up is a positive affirmation of “yes.”

]]> 2020-10-08 16:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814400620 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814415189  Wearing flip flops, sweat pants, wrinkled shirts, and other less-than-casual clothing in public places is normal.

]]> 2020-10-08 16:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814415189 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814472130 The traditional form of greeting is the bow, although foreigners are expected to shake hands

]]> 2020-10-08 16:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814472130 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814671524  Languages changes slowly with new words and conventions being added on an ongoing basis but are primarily an element of traditional culture that people first learn from their parents, grandparents, siblings and peers.  ]]> 2020-10-08 17:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814671524 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814672519 AgitÁgueda is an art festival in Portugal that celebrates Urban art. ]]> 2020-10-08 17:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814672519 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814673526 coming of age rituals like bar or bat mitzvahs. ]]> 2020-10-08 17:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/814673526 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834474224  African art describes the modern and historical paintings, sculptures, installations, and other visual culture from native or indigenous Africans and the African continent.

]]> 2020-10-16 01:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834474224 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834486114 African cultural values are based on a foundation of the past and present, a leading reason why elders are so well respected.  Always acknowledge an elder, let them ask questions, and during mealtime elders should be served first.]]> 2020-10-16 01:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834486114 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834533509 The Huli are proud and fearless warriors who are known for their ornate headdresses and unique way of painting their faces and bodies with bright yellow Ambua and red ochre. The men also put cassowary quills through their noses, snakeskin across their foreheads, a hornbill beak on their backs, kina shells around their necks, and a belt of pigtails to attract the ladies.

]]> 2020-10-16 02:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834533509 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834534718 The Kazakhs are descendants of Mongols and other nomadic tribes of Central Asia and still hold onto traditions that are centuries old. Along with taming wild horses, one of their most famous ancient traditions is hunting with eagles. It is seen as the highest form of art and dedication. The annual Golden Eagle Festival sees wolf-skin clad Kazakhs take to the mountains on horseback and golden eagles soar into the skies in celebration of this unique heritage.

]]> 2020-10-16 02:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834534718 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834541805 The Rabari, who are believed to have migrated from Iran more than a millennium ago, have roamed Western India for almost 1,000 years. Their intricate embroidery, magnificent brass jewellery, and tattoos are legendary. For hundreds of years, the women have adorned their bodies with magical symbols that are considered both decorative and religious. The men often wear white with elaborate jewellery and turbans.]]> 2020-10-16 02:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834541805 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834579672 The ancient “Forbidden Kingdom” of Mustang, which was a lost kingdom of Tibet, is a remote and isolated region of the dramatic Himalayas in Nepal. It is a place shrouded in mystery and mysticism and home to the Loba people. They practice an early form of Buddhism and are known for their flamboyant religious festivals. The Tiji Festival is a three-day festival consisting of rituals known as the “chasing of the demons”. ]]> 2020-10-16 02:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834579672 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834585417 Galloping across the wild prairies of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Southeastern Bolivia, Southern Chile, and Southern Brazil are the gaúchos. These bombacha wearing free spirits are the cowboys of South America. They are bound to their horses and devoted to chasing the call of the wild. Gaúchos have existed for thousands of years and are one of the most romanticised cultures in the world.]]> 2020-10-16 02:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/834585417 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842722406 (one of my ethnicities) Religion was an integral part of all aspects of Sioux life, as it was for all Native American peoples. The Sioux recognized four powers as presiding over the universe, and each power in turn was divided into hierarchies of four. The buffalo had a prominent place in all Sioux rituals. Among the Teton and Santee the bear was also a symbolically important animal; bear power obtained in a vision was regarded as curative, and some groups enacted a ceremonial bear hunt to protect warriors before their departure on a raid. Warfare and supernaturalism were closely connected, to the extent that designs suggested in mystical visions were painted on war shields to protect the bearers from their enemies. The annual Sun Dance was the most important religious event.]]> 2020-10-19 20:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842722406 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842738766 (one of my ethnicities) Traditional Blackfoot culture is based on the bison hunt, intrinsically linking them to the Plains. They lived freely on the land, following bison across the plains to hunting grounds where they would utilize bison jumps and runs. Because of their portability, Blackfoot people lived in camps sheltering in tipis.

]]> 2020-10-19 20:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842738766 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842750650 (also one of my ethnicities) The culture of El Salvador is the culture of the Spanish settlers and the mestizos who descended from them. El Salvador is a staunchly Catholic country. The church has played a big role in El Salvador's history. It was an instrumental mediator during the negotiations to end the civil way of the 1980s.

]]> 2020-10-19 20:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842750650 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842764396 (again..another ethnicity of mine)
The definition of black Irish is used to describe Irish people with dark hair and dark eyes thought to be decedents of the Spanish Armada of the mid-1500s, or it is a term used in the United States by mixed-race descendants of Europeans and African Americans or Native Americans to hide their heritage.]]> 2020-10-19 20:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842764396 nstrickland25 https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842785146 Indus civilization, also called Indus valley civilization or Harappan civilization, the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent. The nuclear dates of the civilization appear to be about 2500–1700 bce, though the southern sites may have lasted later into the 2nd millennium bce.]]> 2020-10-19 20:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nstrickland25/Bookmarks/wish/842785146