A Trip for Cultural Diversity (CONT.) Class 2-9 by 정신여고 (전교과)

United States of America

chungshin1887 — 2021-05-11 06:25:15 UTC

* FUN FACT* The American Flag represents the 50 States (Stars) and the early 13 colonies (Stripes).

1.) Type of Government

chungshin1887 — 2021-05-11 06:25:15 UTC

The U.S. is a representative democracy, just like S. Korea where officials are elected and the citizens have the right to vote, and the majority rules and protects the law.

2.) Greeting

chungshin1887 — 2021-05-11 06:25:15 UTC

Greeting is usually expressed through a handshake or even a hug between good acquaintances.

3.) Food

chungshin1887 — 2021-05-11 06:25:15 UTC

American food is similar to the diverse mix of cultures that this "melting pot" country represents.

4.) Customs/Traditions

chungshin1887 — 2021-05-11 06:25:15 UTC

In the U.S.A., we celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day separately, and celebrate past Presidents'/Important Leaders' birthdays.

5.) Similarities/Differences

chungshin1887 — 2021-05-11 06:25:15 UTC

The U.S. does not have or celebrate Children's Day as South Korea does.

3.) Food

chungshin1887 — 2021-05-13 06:28:52 UTC

Pizza is actually an Italian dish but it was customized to become a signature American meal.

China

2021-05-13 06:32:40 UTC

Fun Fact :) (20907 김은서)
1.Chinese New year's celebration lasts for 15 days.
2.Ice cream was discovered in China some 4000 years ago.
3.Every single Panda living in the whole world belongs to china.

Spain

2021-05-13 06:34:30 UTC

! Fun Fact ! (20912 송승비)
Madrid is not just the capital city of Spain, but it is also the geographical center of the country.

(Puerta del Sol(The sun gate): located in the middle of Madrid)

2) Greeting (20910 변승희)

2021-05-13 06:35:57 UTC

Greeting with 'namaste' is appreciated and shows respect for Indian customs. Men shake hands with men when meeting or leaving. Men do not touch women when meeting or greeting.

1) Type of Government (20911 서민정)

2021-05-13 06:37:30 UTC

China became 'republic' after the Xinhia revolution in 1912 when the revolution party successfully overthrowed the Quing dynasty. Since then China has a one-party socialist republic government.

Today, Xi jingping is the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Comminist Party of China, president and Military chairman

1. Type of Government(20913 송지영)

2021-05-13 06:38:58 UTC

The politics of Vietnam are defined by a single-party socialist republic framework, where the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam is the Party leader and head of the Politburo, holding the highest position in the one-party system.

1.) Type of Government (20904 김수민)

2021-05-13 06:40:10 UTC

India is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary form of government which is federal in structure with unitary features.

2.Greeting(20913 송지영)

2021-05-13 06:41:19 UTC

The Vietnamese generally shake hands both when greeting and when saying good-bye. Shake with both hands, and bow your head slightly to show respect. Bow to the elderly who do not extend their hand.
When greeting someone, say “xin chao”

4.Customs/tradition (20902 권민성)

2021-05-13 06:42:35 UTC

The traditional Vietnamese custom is Áo dài.
Áo dài is usually worn by women, but it also worn by men depending on the situation. Áo means shirt or clothes and dài means long.

5. Differences to S.Korea (20912 송승비)

2021-05-13 06:43:50 UTC

4.7% of adults in S. Korea are obese as of 2016, in contrast, 23.8% of adults in Spain are also obese. In addition, South Korean spends 5.3% of its total GDP on education as of 2015, however, Spain spends 4.2% of total GDP on education.

5. Similarities/Differences to S.korea ( 20908 김재연)

2021-05-13 06:44:16 UTC

There are many similarities between S.Korea and Vietnam.Both use chopsticks and both were colonized by China for several hundred years. Also Vietnamese and Koreans can use chopsticks skillfully. For that reason, the culture of eating noodles in the East seems to have developed more than in the West.

3) Spain Food (20901 고유빈)

2021-05-13 06:45:01 UTC

《Paella》
Paella is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish recipe.
For this reason, many non-Spaniards view it as Spain's national dish, but Spaniards almost unanimously consider it to be a dish from the Valencian region. Valencians, in turn, regard paella as one of their identifying symbols.

4) Customs/Traditions (20910 변승희)

2021-05-13 06:45:03 UTC

One important tradition from India that made it to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage is the classical Chhau dance, from Odisha. The dance is used as a form of storytelling on stage. This folk dance is celebrated every spring.

Vietnam

2021-05-13 06:45:11 UTC

*FUN FACT* (20908 김재연)
You can see snow in Vietnam even it is a tropical country.
"Sa Pa" is a town in the North of Vietnam along the border with China. It will be a fun trip to go to this town if you want to play snowfight in Vietnam.

3.)Food(20903김서윤)

2021-05-13 06:45:18 UTC

The most popular Indian food is Curry and Naan.

2. Greetings in China (20914 신지원)

2021-05-13 06:46:53 UTC

They look into each other’s eyes without bowing their heads
Morning greeting and evening greeting is different
(Zaoshanghao, Wanshanghao)
Wrapping one hand with the other at chest level is a common greeting

3)Vietnam Food 20902 권민성

2021-05-13 06:47:13 UTC

Famous food of Vietnam are Bánh Mì, Bún Chả, Cơm Tấm Cơm Sườn, Cà Phê Sữa Dà.
This is the picture of Bún Chả that I personally took in Vietnam.

India

2021-05-13 06:47:24 UTC

[FUN FACT](20903김서윤)
Cows are considered sacred in India. If hamburger is a regular part of your diet, you’ll need to make some adjustments before visiting India! Cows are protected by their own set of rules in the Constitution, so killing a cow is a crime.

Chess and yoga has its origins in India.

5. similarities/ differences to S.Korea

2021-05-13 06:49:38 UTC

similarities: we are in the same East Asian culture and used Chinese characters.And we use chopsticks while eating rice.
differences: China has more land and more population than us. And there are ethnic minorities in China, and It is polite to leave some rice.

3.Food 20902 권민성

2021-05-13 06:49:46 UTC

This is Mango. Vietnam is also as known as Mango’s country.

2) Greeting (20905 김연정)

2021-05-13 06:50:33 UTC

In Spain, people greet each other and say goodbye with a kiss on each cheek. People usually touch their right cheeks together and make a kissing sound, then repeat the process on the left side. People don’t do this every morning when they come into work, but if they meet a friend for drinks or are introduced to someone new, the double cheek kiss is given to say hello and goodbye.

3. Food 20902 권민성

2021-05-13 06:52:26 UTC

This is Phở. It is the most famous food in Vietnam!

3.Food(20909 김혜원)

2021-05-13 06:52:45 UTC

Malatang is a Chinese street food. It is very popular in Korea. Mala sauce includes Sichuan pepper and dried Chilly pepper.

5.) Similarities (20904 김수민)

2021-05-13 06:55:09 UTC

Korea and india celebrate their independence Day on the 15th of August.
korea : 1945 . 08 .15
india : 1947 . 08 . 15

1) Type of Government (20905 김연정)

2021-05-13 06:56:18 UTC

Spain has a central government which leads the executive branch and the General State Administration of the Kingdom of Spain.

4) Customs(20901 고유빈)

2021-05-13 12:53:41 UTC

Spain custom is Late lunches and dinners. Spanish lunch and dinner times are later than in many other countries. Lunch is normally eaten at two or three in the afternoon, and dinner around ten at night. Lunch is typically a large meal, with a starter, a main dish and dessert. Dinner is normally very light.

4. Customs/Traditions(20909 김혜원)

2021-05-13 13:40:28 UTC

China has various traditional clothing such as Qipao. Depending on one's status in society, each social class had a different sense of fashion in ancient China.

3. Food 20902 권민성

2021-05-20 06:24:16 UTC

- Cơm Tấm Cơm Sườn
Com Tấm Cơm Sườn is a food that you eat with a sauce with grilled pork on top of rice.