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Title From which country does this activity originate? Language related to the cultural activity and key vocabulary Other language(s) used Keywords
Chicken Shwarma شاورما دجاج Syria Arabic English chicken shwarma
Fattoush Salad سلطة فتوش Syria Arabic
Basant in Pakistan Pakistan Urdu English kite flying
Janadriyah National Festival | Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Arabic English festival, national, Saudi Arabia, Family friendly, all ages
Rose Embroidery on Etamine Fabric Turkey Turkish English Turkey, Fas, Fabric, Etamine, Embroidery
Patterned Baby Vest Making in Turkey Turkey Turkish English Syrian, Turkish, knitting, baby vest, Traditional Clothing
Igbo (South-East Nigeria) Traditional Marriage Attire Nigeria other English Igbo, traditional marriage, maiden dress, Nigeria, West African Culture
Cultural clothes in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Arabic English Saudi Arabia, Traditional Clothing, Tradition, Saudi Clothes, clothes
''Kusht Depdi'' A Traditional Dance from Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Turkish English türkmenistan, türkmen, kusht depdi, traditional, dance
''Horon'' A Traditional Dance from the Region of Karadeniz Turkey Turkish English Folkdance, horon, Türk, Turkey, Turkish
Cooking Pakistani Traditional Pulao Pakistan Urdu English Pakistani food, pulao, traditional food, rice recipe
traditional clothes of jordan Jordan Arabic English traditional, clothes, Jordan, arabic
Najdi dress Saudi Arabia Arabic English Saudiculture Najd
the traditional korean side dish - kimchi Korea South Korean English traditional Korean dish
Yoruba Food (Iyán) Nigeria other English Pounded yam preparation
Bhel Puri - Traditional snack of Mumbai, India India Marathi English Bhelpuri, Mumbai, Snacks, Quick snack
traditional food in Saudi Arabia - Al-Masoup Saudi Arabia Arabic English food culture, traditional food, dessert
Mauritanian weddings Mauritania Arabic English Mauritania, Weddings, Arab, Culture
Persian wedding Iran Persian English wedding, sugar, ceremony, honey, marriage
Let's make crêpes ! France French English Crêpes, pancakes, France, French
Beijing Ice Candy (Tanghulu) China Chinese (Mandarin) English lanmei, cǎomé, xiāngjiāo, juzi
Calligraphy Art —— painting Chinese characters China Chinese (Mandarin) English writing,calligraphy,chinese characters
German pumpkin seed rolls Germany German English German, bread rolls
"Kartoffelsalat und Würstchen" - A German Christmas Tradition Germany German English
Poi: Ball on a string New Zealand Maori English Poi, Māori, dance
Kunefe (Turkish) Turkey Turkish English Turkey, Turkish, cuisine, dessert, kunefe
Turkish Coffee Turkey Turkish
Kameez Pakistan Urdu English Pakistan, Culture, kameez, dress, kurta
Chinese Paper Cutting China Chinese (Mandarin) English 剪纸 中国文化
البخور incense( Kuwait Arabic English بخور, مبخر, عود, incense, burning charcoal
Henna Nights Turkey Turkish English Henna night, bride, family members
台灣珍珠奶茶 Taiwanese Bubble Tea Taiwan Chinese (Mandarin) English #台灣 #珍珠奶茶 #Taiwan #BubbleTea
Turkish Coffee by Bilge Selin Bulamaçcı Turkey Turkish English Turkish coffee, Turkey, Turkish
Saudi Coffee Saudi Arabia Arabic English #SAUDI COFFEE_ALMANSOURI_WAFI.
Chinese paper cutting China Chinese (Mandarin) English 中国,传统文化,剪纸,习俗
How to Make Turkish Tea? Turkey Turkish English tea, Turkish, Turkey
Ebru colors Turkey Turkish English Renkler (colors)Kırmızı, Yeşil, mavi, Mor
Making the traditional food festival- zongzi China Chinese (Mandarin) English Dragon Boat Festival; zongzi
Cooking a Chinese recipe - Eggplant Stir Fry China Chinese (Mandarin) English language learning; Chinese cooking; Technology-mediated language learning for Chinese
Traditional Roast Dinner United Kingdom English British English Roast Food Cooking
Punjabi dance Spain Punjabi English Punjabi dance, Traditional Dance, celebration, Dhol, Shalwar kamiz
Paper crane folding China Chinese (Mandarin) English 鹤 crane;正方形 square;三角形 triangle;头 head ; 翅膀 wings;纸 paper
Four Treasures of Study China Chinese (Mandarin) English Chinese Calligraphy, brush, ink sticks, ink slabs
Traditional cheongsam dress China Chinese (Mandarin) English gender equality, 旗袍(qí páo) cheongsam, 花(huā) flower, 剪(jiãn) cut, 粘(zhan) stick
Игра в резиночку - String game Russian Federation Russian English game, string, children's game, funny, loop
Ball de la castanyera Spain Catalan Ball, Castanyera, Castanyes, Tradició
Sevillanas Spain Spanish Sevillanas, Mantilla, Flamenco, Tercio.
Perico Ripiao - Danza de República Dominicana Dominican Republic Spanish Baile, Perico ripiao, movimiento, vueltas, balanceo
La cultura Boletarie Spain Catalan Bolets, Rovello, Camagroc, Montanya, Catalonia
Noche de Velitas Colombia Spanish English Navidad, Farolitos, Velas, Colombia, Tradición
How to play wooden spoons Turkish style! Turkey Turkish Wooden spoons, playing, Turkish, dance, Folkdance
Lotus China Chinese (Mandarin) English lotus, paper folding
Arabic dance Saudi Arabia Arabic English dance, folk dance, Tradition, men, ceremonial
Turkish Coffee Fortune Telling Turkey Turkish English Turkish coffee, Fortune telling, Cup reading
El Kuklası Turkey Turkish El kuklası, making hand puppets
Mangala (A Turkish Mind Game) Turkey Turkish English #Turkishculture#Turkishgame#culturalexchange#mangala#mancala
Türk Kahvaltısı (Grand Turkish Breakfast) Turkey Turkish English breakfast, turksih culture, food culture
Kansallismaiseman askartelu / Finnish national landscape - arts&crafts Finland Finnish English finland, landscape, artsandcrafts
Juego de Rana Colombia Spanish Juego de rana, jugador, tablero, rana
Longboarding in Barcelona Spain Spanish Longboarding, trucos, Barcelona
Turkish Tea Brewing Style (Türk Çayı) Turkey Turkish Turkish, black, tea, brewing, technique
Kokoshnik Russian Federation Russian kokoshnik, hairdress, folk costum
Making a Christmas wreath - Kuinka tehdä joulukranssi Finland Finnish English Christmas, arts, crafts, decoration, wreath
Pihatikka - pelaaminen / playing yard darts Finland Finnish tikka, peli, piha, Suomi, kesä
Как покрасить пасхальные яйца с помощью риса - How to dye Easter eggs with rice Russian Federation Russian English egg, easter, rice, onion, decoration
Viatge a Ítaca (Poema catalá) Spain Catalan English Lluis Llac, Poem, Català, Travessia
Finnish Name Day Celebration - Suomalainen nimipäiväjuhla Finland Finnish finland, finnish, name day, celebration
Дымковская игрушка птица (Dymkovo Paper Bird) Russian Federation Russian English
Создай русский национальный костюм Russian Federation Russian
Türk kahvesi Turkey Turkish English Coffee, Turkish coffee, kahve, Türk kahvesi
Nasreddin Hoca Turkey Turkish English Fikra, Tesbih, Sarık, Nasreddin Hodja, Turkish jokes
Magyar esküvői hagyományok (Hungarian Wedding traditions) Hungary Hungarian English Hungary, Weeding, traditions, Menyasszony, Völegény
Chobi dance Iraq Arabic English dance, chobi, Iraq, traditional, arabic
Making a scarecrow for a scarecrow festival United Kingdom English Arabic scarecrow, hay, farm, festival, village
Christmas Snowflake Decorations United Kingdom English Christmas, decorations, snowflake, craft, festive
Yumurta Toqquşdurmaq (Egg Tapping) Azerbaijan other English Novruz Holiday, Spring Festival, Azerbaijan Tradition, Egg Tapping, Azerbaijani language
Yalda postcard Iran Persian English Persian, Yalda, solstice, winter, card
Valentine's Day Card United Kingdom English Valentine, card
Gaani Festival of Benin (Dendi language) Benin other English Dendi language, Gaani Festival, West African Culture, Benin
Il Gonfalone di Arpino - Manifestazione folcloristica in costume Italy Italian Cultural, reenactment, italian, clothing, body
Hoye Hoye (Eritrean cultural celebration) Eritrea various English Tigrigna language
Christingle (UK Christian tradition) United Kingdom English Christmas, church, orange
Haft-Seen - Traditional Persian Nowrus and New Year Iran Persian English
Maschera di Carnevale Italy Italian English Carnival
Letter Matryoshka Russian Federation Russian English matryoshka, arts&crafts, russian
Tusau Keser - Kazakh Celebration for Toddlers Kazakhstan other English Kazakh Tradition, Toddler, Cutting ties, Making Decoration, Kazakh language
How to make traditional libyan tea ( Al alaa ) Libya Arabic English
Els castellers Spain Catalan Castellers, Catalonia, Anxeneta, Faixa, Mocador
Sankt Martins Laterne - St Martin's Lantern Germany German English Lantern, German, St Martin, friendship, singing
The Welsh daffodil United Kingdom Welsh English Wales, Welsh, Saint David, Dafodil
Kız Horonu (Turkish Traditional Dance) Turkey Turkish English horon, dance, Black Sea, traditional, kemençe
Kazakh ornament "Oyu" "Oyu-ornek" Kazakhstan other English kazakh, oyu, ornament, Kazakhstan
Strokes and Charecters- Chinese Calligraphy Basics China Chinese (Mandarin) English
Cream Tea: A British Tradition United Kingdom English Tradition, tea, jam, scones, cream
"Ping Hua"-Chinese Flower Arrangement China Chinese (Mandarin) English Peony, Duan Wu, Flower Arrangement
Sachet de Lavande (lavender bag to perfume wardrobe) France French sachet, Lavande, Lavender
Mardi Gras - let's make a mask! France French English Mask, France, French, Mardi Gras
Local stories, The Lambton Worm United Kingdom English Penshaw, Worm, lambton, geordie
Turkish Salty Coffee Turkey Turkish English
Cricket - An English Sport United Kingdom English
Bondo society ( Sierra Leone) Sierra Leone other English Bondo dance, Mask, Society
"Xiang Bao" - Taiwanese Scented Bag Taiwan Chinese (Mandarin) English Taiwan, Dragon Boat Festival, Mandarin, Scented Bag
Boody ware United Kingdom English craft, pottery, ceramic, clay
Saudi Arabian Traditional House (AlQatt AlAsiri) Saudi Arabia Arabic English Traditional Saudi House and interior decoration
How to make your own olive oil soap other Arabic English Arabic Levantine Olive Oil Soap
Olivier salad, a traditional Russian salad Russian Federation Russian Olivier salad, Russian salad, traditional salad dish
British Playground Games United Kingdom English British, playground, games, clapping, hopscotch
Tartan paper weaving United Kingdom English Scotland, tartan, kilt, Scottish
Learning Turkish with Nasreddin Hodja Turkey Turkish English story-telling, cultural figure, traditional children's stories, Turkish, Turkey
How to make the Turkish Evil Eye? Turkey Turkish English
Bordado tradicional Mexicano/Mexican traditional embroidery Mexico Spanish English Embroidery
Sardanes Spain Catalan dance, clothes, body
Paper-cutting (China) China Chinese (Mandarin) English paper cutting
Kağıt Poşetten Cami (Paper Bag Mosque) Turkey Turkish English
Exchanging greetings with elders in Ramadan Turkey Turkish English greetings, ramadan, Turkey
Celebrate Hıdırellez, the Turkish Easter! Turkey Turkish English Turkey, Hıdırellez, Spring Festival, Wish, Nature
Hüsn-i Hat (Turkish Calligraphy) Turkey Turkish hat, calligraphy
Prints from the past: Taş Baskı Turkey Turkish English traditional handcraft, design, cloth paint, woodcut prints
Chinese Spring Festival Paper cutting-----(the word for 'spring' in a Chinese Lantern shape)----ornament for your window or door China Chinese (Mandarin) English Chinese lunar new year
Letkis - suomalainen tanssi (Finnish dance) Finland Finnish dance, music, song, national costume
Sauna - the rules of the Finnish sauna Finland Finnish English sauna, finnish, finland, löyly
Chinese red envelope China Chinese (Mandarin) English Chinese new year, red envelope, paper
Chinese Embroidery China Chinese (Mandarin) English Embroidery
Tò He (Vocabulary and Tones) Vietnam Vietnamese English
The Traditional Turkish Coffee Turkey Turkish English Introduction video, instruction video, vocabulary match, image sequence
Paper Marbling (Ebru) Turkey Turkish English ebru, paper marbling, color, brush
Turkish Çini Turkey Turkish English
Chinese Dumplings China Chinese (Mandarin) English
Traditional Turkish Coffee Turkey Turkish English
"To He" - Vietnamese Edible Toy Vietnam Vietnamese English
Making a Pumpkin Lantern for Hallowe'en United Kingdom English
Typical dances around the world United States English dance, Popular, world, Rhythm
Tió de Nadal Spain Catalan English Nadal, Tio, infants, manualitat, Catalonia
Sant Jordi: Rosa de Sant Jordi! Spain Catalan English Sant Jordi, rosa, tisores, paper vermell
Bitlles catalanes (Catalan) Spain Catalan English Catalonia, Joc, Ampolla, Retolador, Pinzells.
Dia de muertos in México makeup Mexico Spanish English México, Dia de muertos, maquillaje, religión.
GREETINGS ALL AROUND THE WORLD! United States English greetings, world, Botswana, hand shake
Chinese New Year China Chinese (Mandarin) English China, new year, dumplings, Rhyming
Old McDonald in Korean Korea South Korean English Korea, Animal, children, Sounds
Panellets Spain Catalan English Halloween, Catalonia, Patata, pinyols, almetlla.
Karagöz (Turkish shadow puppet) Turkey Turkish karagöz, Bursa, hacivat, kukla, puppet
Origami Boat (Japanese) Japan Japanese English boat, origami, children
Carving a Hallowe'en Pumpkin (English) United Kingdom English
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes) United Kingdom English guy fawkes, bonfire night, democracy, respect, freedom
Baking bread United Kingdom English
Chinese lantern China Chinese (Mandarin) English decoration, happiness, good luck, festival, new year