Diwali is practiced over five days, usually in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar. The festival begins with preparations on the first day, which involves cleaning homes and shopping for new items. On the second day, people decorate their homes with clay lamps and rangoli patterns. The third day is the main celebration, marked by Lakshmi puja, feasts, and fireworks. The fourth day signifies the new year, with friends and family exchanging gifts and well-wishes. The fifth day features brothers visiting their married sisters, who welcome them with a festive meal. Specific requirements include decorating homes with lamps and rangoli, performing prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, and participating in communal feasts and fireworks.

What is it about? It's a process of reversing the ordinary outward low of energy and consciousness so that the mind becomes a dynamic centre of direct perception no longer dependent upon the fallible senses.

Where is it practiced?Yoga is actually practiced everywhere around the world, but it is mostly practiced in India, the place were it is originated from.

Who practices it? Yoga is mostly practiced by women, and the ages it's practiced by include kids, 13-16 years old and 65+ years old.

How does it contribute to cultural merges?Yoga helps promoting social harmony as it helps fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

When is it practiced? According to traditional yoga, it its practiced twice a day, in the morning and the evening to prepare the body and the mind for the day's adventure and to reset it for a good night rest.

Does it have specific requirements? Yes as it requires for body movement, meditation and breathing. You also need these things in order to perform yoga:

• Your Own Mat. Your yoga studio or gym might have mats you can use, but it's a good idea to bring your own.

• A Mat Towel.

• Comfortable, Breathable Clothing.

• Extra Layers.

• A Good Water Bottle.

Kabuki Theater is a classical form of Japanese theatre, mixing dramatic performance with traditional dance. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily stylised performances, its glamorous, highly decorated costumes, and for the elaborate kumadori make-up worn by some of its performers.

At present, regular performances are held at the National Theatre in Tokyo. The city was also home to the Kabuki Theatre (Kabuki-za), which closed in 2010. An office tower—which includes the theatre—was opened on the site in 2013. Other theatres have occasional performances.

• 𝒲𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝓉 𝓅𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝒾𝒸𝑒𝒹? Kimono wearing is primarily practiced in Japan, especially during traditional events like tea ceremonies, weddings, and festivals. Now it's less common in daily life, but it remains being a important cultural practice.

• 𝒲𝒽𝑜 𝓅𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝒾𝒸𝑒𝓈 𝒾𝓉? Kimono wearing is practiced by people in Japan, especially during cultural events. It's worn by both men and women, with women wearing it more frequently for formal occasions.

• 𝐻𝑜𝓌 𝒹𝑜𝑒𝓈 𝒾𝓉 𝒸𝑜𝓃𝓉𝓇𝒾𝒷𝓊𝓉𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒸𝓊𝓁𝓉𝓊𝓇𝒶𝓁 𝓂𝑒𝓇𝑔𝑒𝓈? Kimono wearing contributes to cultural merges by inspiring global fashion and encouraging cultural exchange, blending traditional Japanese elements with modern and international styles.

• 𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓼 𝓲𝓽 𝓹𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓮𝓭? Kimono wearing is practiced during special occasions like weddings, festivals, tea ceremonies, and other traditional events in Japan.

• 𝓓𝓸𝓮𝓼 𝓲𝓽 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓯𝓲𝓬 𝓻𝓮𝓺𝓾𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼? It has requirements, including the proper way to fold, tie the obi sash, and layer the garments. The choice of kimono also depends on the occasion, season, and the wearer’s age or status.

Where is it? Wayang is renowned for its elaborate and orchestrated performance and this ancient form of storytelling originated from indonesia island

Who practices? holds the audience's attention with riveting storylines executed masterfully by the dhalang, or puppeteer.

how does it contribute ? avanese shadow puppetry involves distinctive puppets that are art works in themselves. The gamelan orchestra is comprised of between 20 and 40 musicians and is made up of bronze instruments

does it has specific requirments? yes but for some persons because they know that they are not from the country so they need things that they don´t ask never

• India

• Malaysia

• Singapore

• South Africa

• Some parts of the Caribe

The people that practice and celebrate this festival are the Tamil Hindus community. They need to recive spiritual preparation like being involve in rituals and vows from the gods.

This celebration has become a resource for intercultural coexistence in societies. This celebration has got in to a point were non Hindu individuals join in the festivity as spectators or participants, making them experience new things.This festival has helped the Asian society to bring together as a group and atract new tourism.

Hula dance is a traditional dance that was created in Hawaii by the Polynesians. It tells the Hawaiian culture, it is paired with chants and music. Hula animates history, genealogy, prophecy and tales from the past.

Where is it practiced?

It is mostly practiced in Polynesian islands like Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand. Also is practiced in Hawaii.

Who practices it?

This dance is practiced mostly by woman's but sometimes men can do it.

How does it contribute to cultural merges?

It helps to preserve the culture by maintaining traditional stories and values, strength and shows the new generations their history.

When is it practiced?

Is performed in various occasions like ceremonies, festivals, cultural events, social gatherings and tourist attractions.

Does it have specific requirements?

Yes, before you need to be training for a lot of time.

This technique has been around many many years and is currently more practiced in Republic of Tuva, belonging to the Russian federation, in Mongolia and in China. The technique started as early as the Han Dynasty, between 206 – 220 BC.

The Mongolian throat singing (Tuvan) songs were used in the past to summon shamanic spirits and Buddhist gods.

The performers hum a low and deep pitch and other the fundamental pitch to create the melody and it is often accompanied by drums or ethnic instruments like traditional Chinese folk drums.

A famous Mongolian throat singer is named Batzorig Vaanchig who is also capable of playing the enhu guitar while performing this very difficult but amazing vocal technique.

Meaning

Songkran is a Thai word, derived from Sanskrit संक्रान्ति saṅkrānti meaning 'to move', 'movement',: 4  'the passing of'[ or 'astrological passage'.: 70  It derives from the movement of the sun from one position to another in the zodiac. According to its literal meaning in Sanskrit, a Songkran occurs every month. However, the period that Thai people refer to as Songkran happens when the sun moves from Pisces to Aries in the zodiac.

Computation

The celebration starts when the sun enters Aries according to the sidereal zodiac system. This is called Maha Songkran day. The final day marks the new solar year and is called Wan Thaloengsok

Origins annd myths

The origin of songkran festival lies in a Buddhist folk myth or non canonical jataka related to harvest and spring. In prosperous city of Sukhavati in suvannabhumi, Bodistva was born in the household of a poor farmer. Once upon a time, Indra the king of Devas, looked at the city from heaven, and felt sad seeing the high level of corruption. He found that people did not respect their elders, behaved rudely, and didn't serve them proper food and medicines. They had no compassion to the needy and helpless. No faith in Sila and Uposath but fun in sins, no faith in donation but greedy for wealth, no faith in Dhamma but made business of Dhamma

Matsuri Festivals are practiced in Japan and there are more than 200,000 local festivals throughout the year.

These Festivals are practiced by a popular religion in Japan, Shinto.

Matsuri festivals contribute to cultural merges by blending Shinto and Buddhist traditions, reflecting Japan's historical adaptability. They serve as platforms for cultural exchange, attracting locals and international visitors, which promotes appreciation of Japanese culture.

Masturi Festivals don't have specific requirements but they have specific themes that the decoration should follow.

In total, the Bula Festival is an entire week filled with food, music, competitions, and other events of interest, held in both Koroivolu Park and Prince Charles Park. Since the Fijian people are multicultural, its events are multicultural as well, meaning that there is even more to see, do, and experience than otherwise possible. Best of all, the proceeds from the Bula Festival go to local charities, meaning that you are not just having fun but also benefiting a good cause with your participation.