Korea
Language: Korean. The structure is very similar to Japanese, although there a various dialects depending on where you are.
Religion: The three main religions are Confucianism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Family is a critical thing to the people of South Korea as well.
Food: Meals are typically based around rich, vegetables and a meat. Kimchi is a basic essential of most dishes, but there are other side dishes that are common as well. Kimchi is basically fermented cabbage: sounds gross but is delicious. Food is also used in ceremonies and has a big role in the culture. The food is hearty and flavorful. Spices are used to add depth to dishes, which is why we associate Korean food with being spicy.
Art: Korean art includes calligraphy, painting and pottery. These normally depict nature in some shape or form.
Religion: The three main religions are Confucianism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Family is a critical thing to the people of South Korea as well.
Food: Meals are typically based around rich, vegetables and a meat. Kimchi is a basic essential of most dishes, but there are other side dishes that are common as well. Kimchi is basically fermented cabbage: sounds gross but is delicious. Food is also used in ceremonies and has a big role in the culture. The food is hearty and flavorful. Spices are used to add depth to dishes, which is why we associate Korean food with being spicy.
Art: Korean art includes calligraphy, painting and pottery. These normally depict nature in some shape or form.
Japan
Language: Japanese is the national language in Japan. Little is known about the language's origins, which causes debates about its origin today.
Religion: Shinto and Buddhism are the two main religions in Japan. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture.
Buddhism was brought to Japan and since then both of the religions have been coexisting.
Food: The traditional food consists of rice and miso soup. Side dishes are seasonal, which means that you might have to eat different sides with the same food because of the season. Sushi is worldwide today, but it comes from Japan. Chefs are respected in the sense that sushi is eaten using your hands instead of chopsticks.
Art: Japanese art consists of pottery, sculpture, calligraphy, ink painting, and watercolor. As in Korea, these also show nature or people. Japanese manga is a type of art that is in the form of a cartoon or graphic novel. Mangas are sometimes turned into anime, which is another form of art. Manga and anime have become worldwide spread as well by being translated into different languages.
Religion: Shinto and Buddhism are the two main religions in Japan. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture.
Buddhism was brought to Japan and since then both of the religions have been coexisting.
Food: The traditional food consists of rice and miso soup. Side dishes are seasonal, which means that you might have to eat different sides with the same food because of the season. Sushi is worldwide today, but it comes from Japan. Chefs are respected in the sense that sushi is eaten using your hands instead of chopsticks.
Art: Japanese art consists of pottery, sculpture, calligraphy, ink painting, and watercolor. As in Korea, these also show nature or people. Japanese manga is a type of art that is in the form of a cartoon or graphic novel. Mangas are sometimes turned into anime, which is another form of art. Manga and anime have become worldwide spread as well by being translated into different languages.
India
Language: Hindi
Religion: Hinduism and Buddhism are the two most practiced religions in India. Both of them are polytheistic and believed in reincarnation. Hindus believe in karma. They believe that if you do good things in your life, good things will come to you in the afterlife. Buddhists do not believe in this, but they do believe in nirvana. Nirvana is where you reach eternal peace.
Food: Beef is not commonly eaten in India. Dishes are normally vegetarian or have chicken as the meet. There is a lot of rice and vegetables in their diet. Their dishes also are rich in spices and rich sauces like different types of curry.
Art: Mandalas, Tanjore,
Religion: Hinduism and Buddhism are the two most practiced religions in India. Both of them are polytheistic and believed in reincarnation. Hindus believe in karma. They believe that if you do good things in your life, good things will come to you in the afterlife. Buddhists do not believe in this, but they do believe in nirvana. Nirvana is where you reach eternal peace.
Food: Beef is not commonly eaten in India. Dishes are normally vegetarian or have chicken as the meet. There is a lot of rice and vegetables in their diet. Their dishes also are rich in spices and rich sauces like different types of curry.
Art: Mandalas, Tanjore,
Ireland
Language: In the Republic of Ireland, People recognize Irish Gaelic as the first official language. English is also spoken.
Religion: The predominant religion in Ireland is Christianity, but you are given Freedom of Religion.
Food: Soups and stews are very popular in Ireland. Stews are usually made potatoes, onions, carrots, lamb, and canadian bacon.
Art: Most art is of landscape. Art was very limited in Ireland. At one point, music and literature was the only form of art. Celtic Art was used in carving, spiral designs and Celtic crosses.
Religion: The predominant religion in Ireland is Christianity, but you are given Freedom of Religion.
Food: Soups and stews are very popular in Ireland. Stews are usually made potatoes, onions, carrots, lamb, and canadian bacon.
Art: Most art is of landscape. Art was very limited in Ireland. At one point, music and literature was the only form of art. Celtic Art was used in carving, spiral designs and Celtic crosses.
Cuba
Language: Spanish
Religion: In Cuba, the most practiced religion is Roman Catholicism.
Food: Dishes normally include meat(pork and fish), potatoes, beans and rice.
Art: Murals,
Religion: In Cuba, the most practiced religion is Roman Catholicism.
Food: Dishes normally include meat(pork and fish), potatoes, beans and rice.
Art: Murals,
Germany
Language: They speak German Deutsch, which is the official language of Germany and Austria.
Religion: Followers of Christianity make up about 65% to 70% of the German population.
Food: In Germany, they eat hearty meals for breakfast, medium sized meal for lunch, and a small sized meal for dinner. This is the traditional structure of German meals.
Art: German art tends to be neglected and not talked about. German art led to the development of western art, such as Celtic art.
Religion: Followers of Christianity make up about 65% to 70% of the German population.
Food: In Germany, they eat hearty meals for breakfast, medium sized meal for lunch, and a small sized meal for dinner. This is the traditional structure of German meals.
Art: German art tends to be neglected and not talked about. German art led to the development of western art, such as Celtic art.
Italian
Language: Italian
Religion: Roman Catholicism
Food: popular dishes include pastas covered in rich sauces
Art: Oil paintings
Religion: Roman Catholicism
Food: popular dishes include pastas covered in rich sauces
Art: Oil paintings
Creole
Creole is not a place, but a name for people that live in Louisiana, U.S.A.
Language: English, French, Spanish, and Louisiana Creole. They speak a mixture of languages because of the settlers that came into that region.
Religion: Roman Catholic is the predominant religion that exists in Louisiana, but some practice Voodoo.
Food: The food that originates from here is usually considered unique. It also might contain the "Holy Trinity", which is onions, celery, and green peppers. These meals are combinations of styles of cooking.
Art: An art form that the Creoles created was Zydeco, which is a style of music. This style combines a lot of other cultures' styles and creates a new style.
Language: English, French, Spanish, and Louisiana Creole. They speak a mixture of languages because of the settlers that came into that region.
Religion: Roman Catholic is the predominant religion that exists in Louisiana, but some practice Voodoo.
Food: The food that originates from here is usually considered unique. It also might contain the "Holy Trinity", which is onions, celery, and green peppers. These meals are combinations of styles of cooking.
Art: An art form that the Creoles created was Zydeco, which is a style of music. This style combines a lot of other cultures' styles and creates a new style.
Vietnam
Language:Vietnamese is the official language
Religion: There is a mix Buddhism (the most practiced), Confucianism, Taoism, and Vietnamese Folk religion. People typically practice some Vietnamese Folk as well as one of the other three common religions.
Food: Rice is a staple in their diet and is eaten and many forms. Meals normally have a meat and rice. The cuisine is know for having rich flavors and the use of fresh ingredients.
Art: Today, lots of Vietnamese art is sculptures and paintings rather than other types such as music.
Religion: There is a mix Buddhism (the most practiced), Confucianism, Taoism, and Vietnamese Folk religion. People typically practice some Vietnamese Folk as well as one of the other three common religions.
Food: Rice is a staple in their diet and is eaten and many forms. Meals normally have a meat and rice. The cuisine is know for having rich flavors and the use of fresh ingredients.
Art: Today, lots of Vietnamese art is sculptures and paintings rather than other types such as music.
Greece
Language: The official language is Greek.
Religion: The dominant religion is Eastern Orthodox making almost about 90% of the population. The rest consists of other Christians, Muslims, and people with no religion.
Food: The use of olive oil is prominent in Greek dishes. Dishes tend to change as the climate and seasons change. They use more seasonings and flavors than other countries along the Mediterranean Sea.
Art: Greek art consists of architecture, sculpture, painting, pottery and jewelry making.
Religion: The dominant religion is Eastern Orthodox making almost about 90% of the population. The rest consists of other Christians, Muslims, and people with no religion.
Food: The use of olive oil is prominent in Greek dishes. Dishes tend to change as the climate and seasons change. They use more seasonings and flavors than other countries along the Mediterranean Sea.
Art: Greek art consists of architecture, sculpture, painting, pottery and jewelry making.
Canada
Language: The most common languages are French and English
Religion: Christianity is the dominate religion
Food: Poutine is one of the main dishes. They also eat a lot of smoked fish
Art: Similar to american art
Religion: Christianity is the dominate religion
Food: Poutine is one of the main dishes. They also eat a lot of smoked fish
Art: Similar to american art
France
Language: French is the main language that is spoken in France.
Religion: Christianity makes up most of the France's religion. Catholicism Is the largest group in France.
Food: Cheese and wine have become a big part of French cuisine.
Art: Gothic style architecture was used for the Notre Dame.
Religion: Christianity makes up most of the France's religion. Catholicism Is the largest group in France.
Food: Cheese and wine have become a big part of French cuisine.
Art: Gothic style architecture was used for the Notre Dame.