Assignment June 13th

 

 

A special type of clothing:

Kimono y Yukata 

Explain when it is worn:

The kimono is the typical dress for solemn events such as weddings, is part of traditional culture such as the tea ceremony or Japanese dance, or of the country's arts such as kabuki theater or "the nō", and is the dress worn by Shinto priests, Buddhist bonzes, geisha and rakugo performers among others.

A type of music:

"Porro"

Explain when it is played:

The "porro" is played in traditional festivals of the Colombian Caribbean coast, but it is common to hear it daily anywhere in this region. 

A special dish:

Guandul 

Explain when it is eaten:

They are consumed in the Caribbean region of Colombia, mainly during the harvest season, which is between January and April. 

A tradicional dance:

Bharatantyam

Explain when it is danced:

Bharatanatyam began to be danced on stage in the 20th century and is today one of the most respected artistic expressions in India.

A special event: 

Tomorrowland

Explain what happens:

Tomorrowland is much more than an electronic party. Of course it is music but it is also fun, friendship, fireworks, partying, dancing, lights and people from all countries partying. The stages and the atmosphere are surrounded by a decoration that simulates a world of magic and fantasy. The festival itself offers a variety of subgenres within electronic music.

Why are traditions/celebrations important?

Reply: They are important because of the significance that some holiday represents in a person's life, whether it is a religious holiday or a celebratory holiday. All that matters is the meaning in people's lives. 

Why do people keep traditions alive?

To keep traditions alive is to commemorate the things we believe in and make us happy, to remember our past and not forget what we are thanks to the people/gods/events of the past.