Ethnic Celebrations

Definition and meaning of Ethnic Celebrations

Ethnic and/or Cultural Celebrations

Ethnic and/or cultural celebrations are special events which celebrate the culture or ethnicity of a people. Cultural celebrations focus on the language, rituals, art, and material culture unique to a group of people. E alic celebrations focus on the culture of races or nationalities. Examples of ethnic and/or cultural celebrations include Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, local kolache festivals, and community fairs.

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Definition and meaning of Ethnic Celebrations

Ethnic and/or Cultural Celebrations

Ethnic and/or cultural celebrations are special events which celebrate the culture or ethnicity of a people. Cultural celebrations focus on the language, rituals, art, and material culture unique to a group of people. E alic celebrations focus on the culture of races or nationalities. Examples of ethnic and/or cultural celebrations include Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, local kolache festivals, and community fairs.

(Source: The Social Studies Center at Texas University )

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Buddhist Festivals and Special Days

There are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. Many of these days celebrate the birthdays of Bodhisattvas in the Mahayana tradition or other significant dates in the Buddhist calendar. The most significant celebration happens every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhist all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. It has become to be known as Buddha Day.

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Main article: Festivals of Nepal Several festivals are celebrated in Nepal, lasting from one day to several days. Dashain is the longest and the most important festival of Nepal. Generally Dashain falls in late September to mid October, right after the end of the mansoon season in Nepal. It is "a day of Victory over Demons". Tihar is another important festival of Nepal. Other important festivals include Buddha Jayanti (the celebration of the birth of Buddha); Maha Shivaratri, a festival of Lord Shiva, and during Maha Shi ...

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Culture of Nepal, Culture of Nepal - Tribes & ethnic groups, Culture of Nepal - High Himalayas, Culture of Nepal - Temperate zone, Culture of Nepal - Terai region, Culture of Nepal - Music & dance, Culture of Nepal - Art & Craft, Culture of Nepal - Folklores & folktales, Culture of Nepal - Languages & literatures, Culture of Nepal - Religions & philosophy, Culture of Nepal - Festivals & celebrations, Culture of Nepal - Food and drink

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A typical staple food of an average Nepalese consist of Dal-Bhat [2] (lentil soup and cooked rice) with Tarkari, that is, vegetable curries. This is consumed twice daily, generally in the morning, and shortly after the sunset. Between these main meals, , during mid-day, snacks like chura (beaten rice) and tea are consumed. Sometimes, meat, eggs, and fish preparations are also consumed. Most of the Nepalese prefer eating with their right hand, though some people have started using spoons, forks, and knives. While eating with hands, lentil soup is poured over cooked rice, a little vegetable curries are added, a ...

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Culture of Nepal, Culture of Nepal - Tribes & ethnic groups, Culture of Nepal - High Himalayas, Culture of Nepal - Temperate zone, Culture of Nepal - Terai region, Culture of Nepal - Music & dance, Culture of Nepal - Art & Craft, Culture of Nepal - Folklores & folktales, Culture of Nepal - Languages & literatures, Culture of Nepal - Religions & philosophy, Culture of Nepal - Festivals & celebrations, Culture of Nepal - Food and drink

Read more here: » Culture of Nepal: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Nepal - Food and drink

See also Demographics of Nepal Nepal has a population of more than 27 million people, consisting of over 40 different races, ethnic and social groups, spread over different altitudes, and in different stages of cultural lifestyles. In the far west and high hills, people with almost Stone Age existence may be found, and in the capital city of Katmandu, a jet age life can be glimpsed. Culture of Nepal - High Himalayas. Whilst the lower areas of Nepal are mainly Hindu, the higher parts are generally Buddhists. This is ...

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Culture of Nepal, Culture of Nepal - Tribes & ethnic groups, Culture of Nepal - High Himalayas, Culture of Nepal - Temperate zone, Culture of Nepal - Terai region, Culture of Nepal - Music & dance, Culture of Nepal - Art & Craft, Culture of Nepal - Folklores & folktales, Culture of Nepal - Languages & literatures, Culture of Nepal - Religions & philosophy, Culture of Nepal - Festivals & celebrations, Culture of Nepal - Food and drink

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St. Patrick's Day parades in Ireland date from the late 19th century, originating in the growing sense of nationalism of the period. In the mid-90's, a group called St. Patrick's Festival was set up by the government with the aim to: Offer a national festival that ranks amongst all of the greatest celebration in the world Create energy and excitement throughout Ireland via innovation, creativity, grassroots involvement, and marketing activity Provide the opportunity and motivation for people of Irish des ...

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Saint Patrick's Day, Saint Patrick's Day - Celebrations in Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day - Celebrations outside Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day - Other events

Read more here: » Saint Patrick's Day: Encyclopedia II - Saint Patrick's Day - Celebrations in Ireland

The legend states dances in the Indian subcontinent originated in the abode of Lord Shiva - the Himalayas, and the Himalayan Kingdome of Nepal - where he performed the tandava dance, and this indicates that dance traditions of Nepal are of very ancient origin. With altitudes and the ethnicity, dances of Nepal slightly change, in style as well as in the costume. Accompanying music and musical instruments also change in tune with the themes, which revolve round topics like crop harvestings, marriage rites, war stories, a lonely girl’s yearning for her love, and several other ...

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Culture of Nepal, Culture of Nepal - Tribes & ethnic groups, Culture of Nepal - High Himalayas, Culture of Nepal - Temperate zone, Culture of Nepal - Terai region, Culture of Nepal - Music & dance, Culture of Nepal - Art & Craft, Culture of Nepal - Folklores & folktales, Culture of Nepal - Languages & literatures, Culture of Nepal - Religions & philosophy, Culture of Nepal - Festivals & celebrations, Culture of Nepal - Food and drink

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Africa is home to innumerable tribes, ethnic and social groups, some representing very large populations consisting of millions of people, others are smaller groups of a few thousand. All these tribes and groups have cultures which are different, but represent the mosaic of cultural diversity of Africa. Such tribes and ethnic/social groups include Afar, Anlo Ewe, Amhara, Arabs, Ashanti, Bakongo, Bambara, Bemba, Berber, Bobo, Bushmen/San, Chewa, Dogon, Fang, Fon, Fulani, Ibos, Kikuyu (Gikuyu) , Maasai, Mand ...

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Culture of Africa, Culture of Africa - One continent several worlds, Culture of Africa - Tribes & ethnic groups, Culture of Africa - Music & dance, Culture of Africa - Art & Craft, Culture of Africa - Folklores & folktales, Culture of Africa - Languages & literatures, Culture of Africa - Philosophy, Culture of Africa - Religions, Culture of Africa - Festivals & celebrations, Culture of Africa - Food & drink

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Main article: Culture of Bolivia Bolivian culture has many Inca, Aymara and other indigenous influences in religion, music and clothing, depending upon the region of the country, isolation of the cultures and contact with European (Spanish) culture. The best known fiesta is the UNESCO heritage "El carnaval de Oruro". Entertainment includes football, which is the national sport, played in many street corners. Also, zoos are a popular attraction with a diverse population of interesting creatures. Also, Bolivia is full of a variety of festivals, including special dance celebrations, such as the Carnaval de Oruro. ...

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Bolivia, Bolivia - History, Bolivia - Pre-colonial period, Bolivia - Colonial period, Bolivia - The Republic and economic instability 1809, Bolivia - Rise of the Nationalist Revolutionary Movement 1951, Bolivia - Military governments: García Meza and Siles Zuazo 1978, Bolivia - Sánchez de Lozada and Banzer: Liberalizing the economy 1993, Bolivia - Social Crisis and the nationalization of hydrocarbon resources 2000-2005, Bolivia - Evo Morales Movement toward Socialism, Bolivia - Politics, Bolivia - Administrative Division, Bolivia - Geography, Bolivia - Economy, Bolivia - Demographics, Bolivia - Culture, Bolivia - Literature, Bolivia - Footnotes

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Yawning

• If you yawn in your dreams, you will search in vain for health and contentment.
• To see others yawning, foretells that you will see some of your friends in a miserable state. Sickness will prevent them from their usual labors.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Yawning , Meaning of Dreams about Yawning , Dream Interpretation Yawning )

Traditionally a predominantly Roman Catholic country, with anticlerical leanings, France is since the 1970s a very secular country. However, public holidays are still largely traditional Catholic holidays; and knowledge of facts about the history of Catholicism (for instance, the attribute of saints) is considered normal for an educated person. The French generally consider that since the 1905 law of separation of Church and State, they have struck an excellent balance between the rights of religious people and the neutrality of public institutions with respect to religious matters, ...

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Culture of France, Culture of France - Lifestyle, Culture of France - Religion, Culture of France - Social and political outlook, Culture of France - Legal status, Culture of France - Statistics, Culture of France - External links, Culture of France - Specific communities, Culture of France - Customs and traditions, Culture of France - Celebrations, Culture of France - Alcohol, Culture of France - Sports and Hobbies, Culture of France - Language, Culture of France - Transportation

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Warrant

• To dream that a warrant is being served on you, denotes that you will engage in some important work which will give you great uneasiness as to its standing and profits.
• To see a warrant served on some one else, there will be danger of your actions bringing you into fatal quarrels or misunderstandings. You are likely to be justly indignant with the wantonness of some friend.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Warrant , Meaning of Dreams about Warrant , Dream Interpretation Warrant )

New Year season lasts fifteen days. The first week is the most important and most often celebrated with visits to friends and family as well as greetings of good luck. The celebrations end on the important and colourful Lantern Festival on the evening of the 15th day of the month. However, Chinese believe that on the third day (年初三) of the Chinese New Year it is not appropriate to visit family and friends, and call the day "chec hao" ...

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Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year - New Year dates, Chinese New Year - Festivities, Chinese New Year - Days before the new year, Chinese New Year - Reunion dinner, Chinese New Year - First day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Second day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Third day and fourth of the new year, Chinese New Year - Fifth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Sixth day through the tenth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Seventh day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Eighth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Ninth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Tenth day through twelfth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Thirteenth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Fourteenth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Fifteenth day of the new year, Chinese New Year - Traditions, Chinese New Year - Greetings

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