My Cultural experiences abroad 10.a by Uldis Kalns https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90 en-us 2021-10-12 07:55:30 UTC 2026-01-18 13:16:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Stockholm, Sweden https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810087744 When me and my family went to Stockholm, Sweden, we went to this museum called ‘Junibacken’ wich was dedicated to an author Astrid Lindgren. It was specifically made for children to play and since me and my brother were little, we had a lot of fun in all the playhouses and seeing all the miniature story characters in parts of the museum’s exhibitions.]]> 2021-10-12 08:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810087744 South Korea https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810105433 Two-three years ago me, my mom and a few family friends went on a week trip to South Korea. 
I’ve been to many countries, but South Korea was the only place I cared enough to remember and enjoy visiting. 
We went to many Buddhist temples and historical museums, which were kind of boring considering that I’m not an avid enjoyer of large empty fields and blazing sun. 
I ate a lot of traditional food which was almost always really tasty but sometimes it was painfully bland.
We were allowed to hang around in Seoul, the capital, for two days just to explore, that might’ve been the most exciting part of the trip. We went to a Korean palace to look around and see just how different European castles are compared to Korean or even East Asian ones.
I had demanded to stop at a few clothing shops only to find out my size wasn’t available in womens clothing so I had to shop at the mens section.
In Gwangju we had been walking around eating the street food (fried octopus, dumplings, sweets) when we saw a shop where you could dress up in either traditional outfits or modernised version of them. Of course, I had to take the opportunity to see how I would look in an traditional outfit that looked very different than the ones we have in Latvia.
At the end of our trip we went to a museum of Korean heritage. There we saw dances, music plays, a traditional wedding, we met an old man that was convinced he fought against us in a war, we also saw a horse riding show.
Though there was a lot more to see and discover, I’m quite pleased with my experience there. If I could, I’d definitely go again, but this time I would much rather stay in one city. 
]]> 2021-10-12 08:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810105433 St. Patrick’s day parade https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810107013 Many years ago when i was visiting Ireland we went to a St. Patrick’s day parade. It had been the seventeenth of march, the day this national holiday is celebrated. On this day they celebrate the guardian of Ireland St. Patrick. It was a beautiful experience. There were hundreds of people walking thru the streets with orange wigs and beards, green clothes and green hats. They were dancing and singing and there was even an orchestra. I had danced with them too. I was little so I barely remember anything, but I remember that everyone was really happy and excited to be there.]]> 2021-10-12 08:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810107013 Latgale https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810119003 Two years ago in august me and my family and their friends went to Latgale. I had wanted to go there because it looked very beautiful and it was definitely worth it. We were in many different places. We went to Daugavpils and Rēzekne. We hadn’t been to the Mark Rothko art centre and we thought it looked very interesting so we decided to go there. We saw a lot of beautiful paintings. I hadn’t seen so many beautiful places until we went to Latgale. We also went to Mākoņkalns. I had seen the view in pictures but when i saw it in real life it looked way better. We also went to many other places but i can hardly remember them.]]> 2021-10-12 08:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810119003 Lithuania, https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810133444 I drove to Dino park in Klaipeda, Lithuania last summer with my big family. It was a memorable event. Whole family wanted this trip so much, but my little sister in particular , that’s why we were worrying all the way from Liepaja to Klaipeda. We had been going through all the dinosaurs while it was raining. And in the end we had eaten in an elegant cafeteria. A lot of dinosaurs and good places, that’s why this park is a very fun resting place for the whole family, we went home so happy!]]> 2021-10-12 09:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810133444 Klaipēda, Lietuva https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810133910
 A few years ago my mother had offered to go to Klaipeda when she got the opportunity to go. We went to the Klaipepa dolphinarium. I saw alot of different types of sea creatures not just dolphins. The Dolphinarium was also a sea museum, so it had atractions other than dolphins. A little while later I had been waiting for the show to start when finally the lights dimmed and the show started. I was having fun when my mom told me it was time to go home. But on our way home we walked along the river in Dane park. I had been walking all day so my memory on this is foggy but I definitely saw the padlock- laden Tree of love. I had probably seen all the popular sculptures till I saw one of the best known sculptures in Klaipeda the swooning mermaid on a bench. I was busy the whole day so I don't quite remember how I woke up back in Liepaja.]]> 2021-10-12 09:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810133910 Hamburg, Vācija https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810157356 Around three years ago, me and my tradional dance company travelled to Germany. We drove in a huge bus with 50 seats. We drove through Lithuania and Poland what was really fun, because I had been visited Lithuania when I looked for clothes, but I have never been never to Poland. In Poland we ate in a restaurant where I tasted one of the best salads I have eaten. I even tried to recreate at home and failed. When we drove to Germany, it was a mess. We were sleeping in a big basketball place almost as a garage. And as soon as we got up we had to get into our costumes and go out in public and dance. Atleast we could eat in the bus. Germany had huge houses that looked like cottage houses.  We also ate in fast food restaurant where the fries where saggy. Everytime we ended a dance, people would get up and clap with a shocked face. It was something they haven't seen. There wasn't that much people that watched us but people filmed us with professional cameras and asked if it's okay to put this is in a movie or film. I still don't know what film it is but It's still fun to think that maybe I'm famous in a weird way. ]]> 2021-10-12 09:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1810157356 Reims, Francija https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1812922613 In 2018 I went on a trip to France. We had been traveling for about 7 days. Then we arrived at the Reims Cathedral. Just being near the Cathedral had me feeling blessed. In comparison to the giant building I felt tiny. When I went inside I was shocked, it was so beautiful. The mosaic' were so colorful and vivid, the painting were so interesting amd meaningful. There had been a private place to pray, but it was shut off for visitors. You could also buy souvenirs. I recommend everyone to go see this magical place atleast once in their lives..

]]> 2021-10-13 05:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1812922613 Viļņas apriņķis, Lietuva https://padlet.com/ukkalns/epdm31d5l1i0jw90/wish/1859819315 When I was in 8th grade I vent to Vilnius, Lithuania's capital. I went there with my old class and with one class above, we were very close and had a great time there. We where there for 3 days and our hotel was near Vilnius Cathedral and we went past it very often. Always thought how awesome it lookt, but only on 3rd day we finaly got to get closly to it and it was very beautiful and regal. Maybe I liked it that much becauce it realy remindes me of anciet Greek Temples but that Cathedral is the most memorable thing for me about Vilnius.

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