Hawaiian
Jazmin Tebelan
Culture
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Culture
3-4-14
Hawaiian culture
Food: “Many local restaurants serve the ubiquitous lunch plate, featuring the Asian staple 2 scoops of rice, a simplified version of American macaroni salad (consisting of macaroni and mayonnaise), and a variety of different toppings ranging from the hamburger patty, fried egg, and gravy of a Loco Moco, Japanese style Tonkatsu or the traditional lu au favorite kalua pig and beef, and curry.”
Food: “Many local restaurants serve the ubiquitous lunch plate, featuring the Asian staple 2 scoops of rice, a simplified version of American macaroni salad (consisting of macaroni and mayonnaise), and a variety of different toppings ranging from the hamburger patty, fried egg, and gravy of a Loco Moco, Japanese style Tonkatsu or the traditional lu au favorite kalua pig and beef, and curry.”
Music: They have a mix of many influences with peaceful rhythms and poetic lyrics that celebrate island life. They also play the ukulele, a four-stringed, high-pitched, guitar-shaped instrument with a name meaning “ jumped flea”
Clothing: Their clothing is very minimal. The basic garments are a malo or loincloth, for men, a pa’u or a skirt for women and a rectangular shawl of kiheil for both. All were made out of kappa, a bark cloth made from wake, mamaki, oloa, akla, or hau plant fibers.
Pakistani Culture
Jazmin T.
2-3-14
Culture
Pakistan
Food: Pakistani food is generally spicy. In Pakistan, wheat and other flour products are the bases of the diet. One of their famous dish is Chapatti. Pakistan people also prefer Buda Pala (fish), a famous delicacy of Sind.
2-3-14
Culture
Pakistan
Food: Pakistani food is generally spicy. In Pakistan, wheat and other flour products are the bases of the diet. One of their famous dish is Chapatti. Pakistan people also prefer Buda Pala (fish), a famous delicacy of Sind.
Art: Henna tattoos are considered part of the art Pakistani culture. The tattoos fade within a couple of weeks. Usually the art consist of flowers. Glitter can be added to. Many designs can be created.
Music: The most popular instrument is the Dhul. The Dhul is a type of drum. The drum’s sound chamber is typically fashioned from a single piece of a mango tree trunk. Both sides of the drum are covered in taunt goatskin, which tightened with the placement of circular elastic sticks around the outer side. The larger side is called the “bum”, the small on is called the “tail”, and the wooden drumstick is called a “dunko”. The drum is quiet large, and they could reportedly be heard at a distance of 5 to 6 miles.
Clothing: Pakistan’s clothing is made out of natural fiber, such as cotton or wool, synthetic fibers such as polyester or nylon and of course animal skin (leather).
African Culture
Africa
Food:
Vegetables, meat, and a wide variety of spices are popular in African dishes. Out of these few ingredients Africans manage to prepare several delicious foods, which comprise a great amount of vegetables, roasted meat or fish. They also grow their own vegetable gardens and also they have farms.
Food:
Vegetables, meat, and a wide variety of spices are popular in African dishes. Out of these few ingredients Africans manage to prepare several delicious foods, which comprise a great amount of vegetables, roasted meat or fish. They also grow their own vegetable gardens and also they have farms.
Art:
Berries, they can mush them up to make different colors. strawberries would make red, blueberries would make blue. They could also add mashed flowers to give it texture or a different color.
Berries, they can mush them up to make different colors. strawberries would make red, blueberries would make blue. They could also add mashed flowers to give it texture or a different color.
Music:
Drums are a wonderful instrument, and they have a beautiful sound. In Gambia drums are very important in peoples daily life. We use drums in many different ways, we have drums, which are used for sending massages to the people in town or sometimes to send massages to the next village, and there are drums for ceremonies like weddings or naming ceremonies and there are also drums for healing people who are sick.
Drums are a wonderful instrument, and they have a beautiful sound. In Gambia drums are very important in peoples daily life. We use drums in many different ways, we have drums, which are used for sending massages to the people in town or sometimes to send massages to the next village, and there are drums for ceremonies like weddings or naming ceremonies and there are also drums for healing people who are sick.
Clothing:
Africa’s a big place, so people have very different styles of clothing in most different sections of Africa. Also, Africans put on their own traditional clothing. Their clothing is made out cotton or silk.
Africa’s a big place, so people have very different styles of clothing in most different sections of Africa. Also, Africans put on their own traditional clothing. Their clothing is made out cotton or silk.
-Written by: Jazmin T.
Guerrero, Mexico Culture
Food:
Mealtime in Guerrero, Mexico is means for a celebration. It is home to one of Mexico’s famous food dishes. One familiar dish is called Chile Relleno. Chile Relleno consists of a fried jalapeño with cheese inside and covered with an egg. Chile Relleno could also have some rice on the side or other kinds of side dishes like beans and salsa.
Mealtime in Guerrero, Mexico is means for a celebration. It is home to one of Mexico’s famous food dishes. One familiar dish is called Chile Relleno. Chile Relleno consists of a fried jalapeño with cheese inside and covered with an egg. Chile Relleno could also have some rice on the side or other kinds of side dishes like beans and salsa.
Entertainment/Music:
The Jaripeo has a powerful influence on Guerrero banda (Mexican dance music) today. The Jaripeo is a tradition in Guerrero, Mexico, where trained professionals wave red flags at bulls causing them to go wild, while men are on these bulls for as long as possible and exhilarating music is played. About 10 men compete and the race is very difficult.
The Jaripeo influenced Guerrero banda music by letting local musicians play music at the races. Mariachis, Corridos and many other banda musical professionals show case their talents and allow people to dance all night while enjoying the races.
The music starts slow and then goes faster, it makes the races and entertainment more exciting.
The Jaripeo has a powerful influence on Guerrero banda (Mexican dance music) today. The Jaripeo is a tradition in Guerrero, Mexico, where trained professionals wave red flags at bulls causing them to go wild, while men are on these bulls for as long as possible and exhilarating music is played. About 10 men compete and the race is very difficult.
The Jaripeo influenced Guerrero banda music by letting local musicians play music at the races. Mariachis, Corridos and many other banda musical professionals show case their talents and allow people to dance all night while enjoying the races.
The music starts slow and then goes faster, it makes the races and entertainment more exciting.
Art:
Local artisans mix pottery and clay with pieces of cotton to make beautiful jars, vases, jugs, pots and sculptures. The productions come out beautifully. Flowers and other pretty designs are sculpted with exotic colors. Local markets are filled with paintings and poems. The town thrives on art; it also has many local festivals where art can be displayed.
Local artisans mix pottery and clay with pieces of cotton to make beautiful jars, vases, jugs, pots and sculptures. The productions come out beautifully. Flowers and other pretty designs are sculpted with exotic colors. Local markets are filled with paintings and poems. The town thrives on art; it also has many local festivals where art can be displayed.
Clothing:
Native men and women still dress in their traditional fashion. They weave every one of the intricate and colorful patterns seen in their clothing. This also showcases their artistry and colorful culture.
Native men and women still dress in their traditional fashion. They weave every one of the intricate and colorful patterns seen in their clothing. This also showcases their artistry and colorful culture.
Written by: Destiny R.
November 18, 2013
November 18, 2013