Cultures and traditions

What are two or three significant festivals or holidays in your tradition? How are they typically celebrated?

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• Name two or three traditional dishes from your culture.

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What are three traditional clothing items in your culture? When would you wear them?

Can you name three traditional songs or dances? What do they represent for your people?

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Name three phrases or sayings that are unique to your language. What do they mean?

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What are three popular folk tales or legends? Briefly, what are they about?

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What are three games or sports that originated in your culture?

Suppose you have the opportunity to spend a day living in any ancient civilization of your choice. Which civilization would you choose and what aspect of their culture are you most interested in experiencing?

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Can you name three cultural practices or customs that are unique to your culture?

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Imagine if a dish from your culture was to become an international sensation overnight. Which dish would you choose and how do you think it would change the global culinary scene?

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