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Traditional Saudi
Photo:
Thomas Peters


Child and a world globe
Photo:
Sandy Peters


Hands painted with henna
Photo:
Yook Sook


Flamenco dancers
Photo:
Stephen Wood

It's International

A World of Food
International foods, market places, outdoor cafes, cooking utensils, class cooking and restaurant review projects

Dance from around the World
Traditional dances from Japan, China, Spain, and Korea

Children's Games from Around the World
Games We Played as Children: Jump rope, hopscotch, tag, and more games

Holidays, Festivals, Celebrations
Descriptions of special days by international students worldwide

Cultural Glimpses
Behavior in different countries, changes in customs

International Customs, Traditions, and Crafts
Venezuelan masks, Korean doll craft, and cherry blossom festival

Traditional Clothing
Traditional dress from Saudi Arabia and from Korea

Wedding Customs and Traditions
Traditional Wedding ceremonies and customs

International Names: What's in a Name?
How we got our names and what our names mean

International Proverbs: Simple Truths
International stdudents share the meanings of proverbs from their countries.

Students in Uzbekistan Explain Proverbs
Students from Uzbekistan, Russia, Tatar, and Korea explain beliefs behind proverbs.

Folktales from Around the World
Traditional, well-known stories from many countries

Superstitions Worldwide
In each culture, old beliefs from long ago live on as supersitions. It's up to you to believe in them or not.

Children's Toys, Then and Now
Pinnochio, dolls, shuttlecocks, teddy bears, and more

 

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