Got 10-20 minutes?

That's all the time you need to explore a world culture. Use the provided topics to learn about traditions, identities, and more. When you are done, submit a card to the gallery to share your knowledge with the community!



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DE from USA explored Dutch
Language and Translation
What word did you choose?
house
What language did you find the translation for?
Dutch
What is the translation?
huis
Do the meanings differ? If yes, how so?
No.
In a maximum of 10 words, write a sentence that relates your word to the translation.
I live in a cozy huis.
Ck from USA explored Arabic
Language and Translation
What word did you choose?
Mother
What language did you find the translation for?
Arabic
What is the translation?
الأم or al'umu
Do the meanings differ? If yes, how so?
They are very similar
In a maximum of 10 words, write a sentence that relates your word to the translation.
I should call my al’umu and check in on her.
RK from USA explored Guernsey
Senses and Surroundings
What kind of environment do you live in? (urban/rural/suburban)
suburban
What country did you choose to research?
Guernsey
What do you notice in your surroundings?
Neighbors, wildlife, flora
What do they notice in their surroundings?
Stone walls, flora, neighbors, ocean views
In a maximum of 10 words, write a 1 sentence story describing the area that you researched.
An island nation of approximately 60,000 in the Channel Islands, between France and UK.
RK from USA explored Nyishi Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Identities
What is your culture?
American
What culture did you choose to research?
Nyishi Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh, India
What is a characteristic of your identity?
Written and photographic family history together with oral stories
What is a characteristic of the other cultural identity?
Culture, rituals, and history passed to next generation through oral traditions of folklore.
In a maximum of 10 words, how might you identify yourself in this culture?
I adhere to the Nyishi belief that women are equal to men and both input is valuable for decision making
RK from USA explored Portugal
Inspiration and Thinking
What is your culture?
American
What culture did you choose to research?
Portugal
What are some objects or things that you can use for inspiration?
A beautiful sunrise, a symbol in a cloud, a rainbow
What are some object or things that are inspirational in the other culture?
Portugese Swallow: family, love, and fidelity
Name a product of this culture's inspiration, and write a short tagline that describes a detail of the product.
The Rooster of Barcelos: Reminds all that honnesty and fairness should win-out over misunderstanding.