Flags and Festivals
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The Sri Lanka New Year
Flags & Festivals
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Diwme (Sri Lanka)
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Actually, when we speak about the culture of Sri Lanka, we have a lot of things to talk about. We have a long history and also festivals, traditional dances, music, foods, and more. We are known abroad for cricket, holistic medicine, and cultural exports like Ceylon tea, gems, and cinnamon.…
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The Chinese Flag
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Jialiang Tang (China)
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The Chinese flag is a red fabric with five yellow stars in the top left corner - one large and four small. It was chosen from several thousand designs and tweaked to make the stars appear more natural. The color red in China symbolizes joy, as seen in red lanterns…
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The São João Festival
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Leticia Moraes (Brazil)
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The Junina Festival or São João Festival is one of the main festivals we have every year here in Brazil. This festival takes place from June 1st to June 30th. The decoration is made with flags and balloons, and we have bonfires and fireworks. Among some activities that are done,…
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Brazilian Culture
Flags & Festivals
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Clarisse (Brazil)
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The Brazilian culture is a vibrant and diverse tapestry of influences. It reflects the fusion of Indigenous, Portuguese, African, and immigrant traditions. One of the most striking aspects of Brazilian culture is its music, including samba, bossa nova, MPB and forró, which have gained international acclaim. The country is also…
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The German Flag
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Maura Blacke (Germany)
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This is one possible interpretation of the legend of the German flag development. In the first half of the 19th century, Germany was in fact split into a lot of small territories. But when Napoleon attacked Germany, many of the little states had to unify again. Germany got the German…
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The Dannerbrog
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Simone (Denmark)
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Dannebrog (the Danish flag) is the oldest flag still in use as of today. According to the popular myth as to how it came to be, it is said that on the 19th of June 1219, when King Valdemar was leading a crusade on Estonia, at Lyndanisse their army had…
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California & America
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Malia (United States)
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I'm from the United States. My country is quite diverse in all aspects of it. With all the different cultures, there are so many different things to do and try and so many different people to meet. Also all the different places and settings you can visit. In just my…
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Maslenitsa
Flags & Festivals
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Jane (Russia)
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Maslenitsa is one of the most joyful holidays of the year, which is widely celebrated in Russia. It reflects old traditions, carefully kept and passed on from generation to generation. This is a week-long holiday with round dances, songs, dances, and games, dedicated to saying goodbye to winter and welcoming…