Worldwide Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations

Multicultural World

MulticulturalismMulticulturalism is a philosophy that appreciates ethnic diversity within a society and that encourages people to learn from the contributions of those of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

By Citizen Warrior

Brazil – Carnival Holiday• Most famous holiday;• It represents

camaraderie, freedom and they stop working for a week;

• Starts 40 days before Easter;

• Lasts 4 days and 4 nights;• People put on their

costumes and go out to the streets;

• Samba.

Bulgaria - Martenitsa• 1st March;• Symbolizes the coming

of Spring; • Bulgarians wear a

special ornament made of red and white yarn – Martenitsa;

• By wearing the Martenitsa, Baba Marta will help them and Spring will come more quickly.

China – Torch Day

• From August 5 to 8;

• Exists because of a myth;

• Everybody holds the torches at night.

Germany – October Fest in Germany

• It’s a very big celebration;

• Historical origin;• Takes place in

Munich;• People drink German

beer and Schnaps and eat lots of Pretzeln white sausages and sauerkraut.

Hong Kong – Chung Yueng Festival

• 9th of September;

• Based on a family story;

• People go hiking or to a high place (hill).

Ireland – Saint Patrick’s Day

• 17th of March;

• Saint Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland;

• People paint their faces, dance, sing, do parades or dress up.

Japan – Setsubun: Bean Throwing Festival

• Beginning of February every year;

• At temples in Japan;

• Selected men and women throw beans from the stage at the temple to the crowds wishing to drive the evil spirit away and bring the good luck that year - "Toshi-otoko" and "Toshi-onna" .

• Also celebrated at home;

• After throwing the beans, people eat the same number of beans as their age to wish for good health that year.

Korea – Daeboreum: Full Moon Celebration

• 15th of January;

• It's the first time of the year that the moon becomes full.

• People wish for health for the year;

• They eat some vegetables and make special rice and they believe that they will be healthy that year.

Bonfires

Mexico – “Día de los Muertos”• 1st and 2nd of November;

• It's the day of death in Mexico, death brings laughter, and in that celebration, the Mexican people play with death, making people laugh;

• It includes jokes, parties, dancing, music, and a lot of delightful food;

• Smiling candy skulls, skeleton toys, Bread of the dead.

Philippines – Maskarra Festival• Every October;

• Contestants wear smiling masks and colorful costumes.

• Float competition, a dance contest, and a beauty pageant.

• The people celebrate all night. They dance in the streets and sing in karaokes.

A Multicultural TownThis is a multicultural townAnd all shades live here black, white and brownFrom all around the World everywhereAnd little in common they share.

With different music, dance and songAnd their bonds to their own cultures strongAnd from different backgrounds and with different idealsFor them multiculturalism has few appeals.

To different Gods they kneel and prayAnd they look at life in a different wayAnd with different political views and suchIn common they don't have that much.

Not alone here but WorldwideCulture, Politics and Religion Peoples divideAnd People like birds and animals more inclinedTo socialize with their own kind.

With their own kind they socializeWhich after all is no surpriseThe different shades white, black and brownIn this a multicultural town. 

By Francis Duggan

?Questions?

Do you know any other celebrations?

Do you think sharing different celebrations is a

good thing?

Taoist Festival Ganesh Chaturthi Festival (Mumbai)

Sources

• http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/holidays/festivals.htm

• http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photos/pod-celebrations/may-day_pod_image.html