Saint Valentine's Day Commonly shortened Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is on 14th February. It is the traditional day on which people express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. History ·Customs associated with Valentine's Day had their origin in the popular belief held by people in Great Britain during 14th and 15th century that birds begin to mate on February 14. ·Lovers, therefore found St Valentine's Day an appropriate time to send love letters and gifts to beloved. ·The earliest known Valentine card was sent in 1477. What happens on Valentines day in Britain? People send cards, juhtslaidi teksti laadide redige Klõpsake flowers, chocolates Teine tase and other Kolmas tase Neljas tase gifts.Traditionally V...
Dear Kate, I'm writing you to thank you for your letter where you asked whether or not I like travelling and which places I want to see next. Firstly, I simply adore travelling and take every opportunity I can to visit different countries. My last trip took me to the Finland where I met a lot of interesting people. Secondly, there are some countries I am dreaming to visit some day in the future. I would really like to travel to Japan. I would love to visit a country which has very rich traditions and culture. There are very proud and generous people. I would like to see some festivals there and also visit some old castles and temples.Also Japan is known for its robots and technical gadgets. And of course I like to see citylights in the night and go shopping to big centres. Shibuya 109 is a mutli-storey shopping centre just for teenage girs. And Akihabara in Tokyo is know solely for its electronics and games. Finally, the only negative aspect about travelling is that then I
become an exchange student. This also includes very much travelling and seeing the land. Unfortunately, it might be a sad travel because of missing their family. From a religious and historical point of view, it can be said that travelling can be really helpful if it comes to gaining knowledge about the history of the country where a person is staying at. But a person must know at least something about the country because there might be totally different traditions and you might get into a disgraceful situation. In my opinion, young people should grab every opportunity to travel because it gives you a paggage of knowledge that you can learn only practically.
The advantages and disadvantages of multiculturalism. Multiculturalism has both the good sides and the bad sides. A lot depends on the country as much it depends of its people. The good side is definitely the environment and society, which enrich and develop into many directions. So do people, too. New languages spread to schools all over the world and people learn and try out new things such as new oriental cuisines and much more. Many different traditiones expand that way. On the other side, people are different and probably, when they move to another country, they expect or hope, that there is better life, but often they are wrong. The obstacle can very easily be even the language. If you don't know or understand the language of the country, it can be very tricky to live on. But in good will, learning the language isn't very hard, unless you're learning Chinese symbols. The threat of terr...
hectares. Häädemeeste is one of the most important yacht-building centers in Estonia and also famous for its mineral water. The Island of Kihnu is the biggest island in the Gulf of Riga. There are some peculiarities in local dialect, dressing, folk songs and wedding customs. Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia and is characterized by rare plants, windmills, thatched roofs, stone fenches and the hospitality of the local people. The islanders hold on to old traditions and take pride in their folklore. A road spans the strait between Saaremaa and Muhumaa. The biggest city on Saaremaa, Kuressaare, is a quiet green town with friendly unpolluted environment and it has been the biggest port trade centre. The old part of the town has been well restored in Baroque architecture style. Its sights include the Town Hall, the Episcopal castle and a Town Park with a wide variety of plants, trees and bushes.
” Lev S. Vygotsky I really think that the biggest addiction is communication with others. That’s because we need to know, what they are thinking, how do they react for our behaviour and speech. On the special place here is understanding of “person” and it´s context. I do agree to Giddens, that it varies culturally. For example, the families are different – big or small, how many generations live together and what are they celebrating. Every culture has its own folklore and traditions, language and cuisine. All of these factors influence persons´ future and identity. Reading assumptions described by Wetherell and Maybin, I found myself recognising and sharing them. First, very important trait for persons from counties “such as the UK and USA” is democracy of expression. I do think, that in Arabic culture there is no such freedom to express yourself publicly, that just don ´t suit their traditions. Second, I find very important a role of experience. So I´m
Võnnu Keskkool ESTONIA Referaat Autor: Klass : 9 Juhendaja: Võnnu 2013 Estonia officially the Republic of Estonia, is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia.Across the Baltic Sealies Sweden in the west and Finland in the north. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227km2 The Estonian climate resembles that of other countries on the Baltic littoral. On account of the country's proximity to the sea, the skies are often cloudy, and rain often falls in the spring and autumn, in the winter the rain turns to snow. The highest point in Estonia is Suur Munamäg It is in fact the highest point in the Baltic region Forest cover over one half of Estonia. The most common types of tree are pine, spruce and birch. Estonia, along...
Test Unit 14 1. Translate. 1)täielikult kaduma - disappear wholly 2)haiguste käes kannatama - suffer from illnesses 3)Ameerika põliselanike hõimud - Native Americans tribes 4)Ameerikat avastama - discover America 5)ametlik keel - official language 6)orjusele lõppu tegema - make end slavery 7)traditsioone ja kultuuri hoidma - hold traditions and culture 8)immigrantide arv - number of immigrants 2. Complete the sentences. 1)The capital of Norway is Oslo. 2)Pirjo lives in Finland and she speaks Finnish. 3)Michail comes from Moscow. He speaks Russian. 4)What nationality are you? I'm Estonian. 5)The Dutch live in Holland. 6)Uwe's grandparents live in Germany. They speak German. 7)Michael comes from Australia. He speaks Australian. 8)Eve lives in Ireland and loves Irish music. 3. Write in reported speech.
is guaranteed. The most popular places to which people come are mountains, sea or lakes. The advantage of tourism is the mutual cooperation of the tourists and people who are working in this branch. These first can spend their time relaxing themselves. These second earn money. It's said that travel broadens the mind. I think it's true because we can meet another people and visit various places all over the world. We can find out more about foreign cultures and traditions or languages. In this sense traveling can be an instructive experience. On the other hand, tourism can be really destructive for the environment. Nowadays people want to be everywhere in the African jungle or in the depth of the sea. In this way they are interfering in the natural course of the wilderness There is another danger
Commonwealth countries. The English channel is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Greate Britain from northern France and enjoys the Norht Sea to the Atlantic. The culture of the United Kingdom has been influenced by many factors including: the nation's island status; its history as a western liberal democracy and a major power; as well as being a political union of four countries with each preserving elements of distinctive traditions, customs and symbolism. There are very many sightseeings in UK. Like Stonehenge, Westminster Abbey , Royal London Morning Tour ans so on. The Stonehenge is one of the most famous sites in the world. In conclusion The Uk is very powerful and interesting country.
• POTATO FAMINE IN 1845-1849: MANY IRISH PEOPLE LOST THEYR MAIN FOOD, THE POTATO CROP. • MANY IRISH PEOPLE PACKED THEIR THINGS AND LEFT TO LOOK FOR A BETTER LIFE IN AMERICA. HARDSHIPS ON THE ARRIVAL IN AMERICA. • MEDICAL EXAMINATION AT ELLIS ISLAND. • MEN-BUILDING BRIDGES, CANALS, OR RAILROADS. • WOMEN-MAIDS, COOKS, OR CARETAKERS. • ILLNESSES AND EARLY DEATH. • THEY HELPED EACH OHTER, GAINED POPULARITY, AND BECAME TRUE AMERICANS PROUD OF THEIR OWN NATIONAL TRADITIONS. NOWADAYS POPULATION • THE POPULATION OF AMERICA IS 308 745 538. (2010) • EVERY YEAR ABOUT 700 000 NEW SETTLERS IMMIGRANTE TO THE UNITED STATES. • BIGGIST NATIONAL GROUPS ARE: GERMAN – 58 MILLION, IRISH – 35 MILLION, AND ENGLISH – 25 MILLION. • THERE ARE ABOUT 30 MILLION AFRICAN AMERICANS IN AMERICA.
c. kehtiva õiguse allikad d. ,,rahvusliku õiguskorra püramiid". KIRJANDUS: 1. Ainekavas näidatud soovituslikud materjalid. 2. Comparative Juridical Review. Vol 30, 1993. (Vt Smith, R. Artikkel) 3. David, R., Brierley, J.E.C. Major Legal Systems in the World Today. London 1985, pp 1-79; 81-154. (ALLIKAS TEADUSKONNA TEABEKESKUSES; sobib ka 1968.a väljaanne). 4. Glendon, M.A. jt. Comparative Legal Traditions. 1994. (ALLIKAS TEADUSKONNA TEABEKESKUSES, SOBIB KA 1985.a väljaanne), pp 1-41; 44- 191; pp 192-276. 5. Ilus, E. Rooma eraõiguse alused. Toim. H. Pisuke. Tln. 2000, lk 27-53. 6. Kohtud Eestis: minevikus ja tänapäeval. Koost. H. Schneider. Trt 1994, lk 7-46. 7. Luts, M. Kodifikatsioon ja õigusreform. Eesti kriminaalõiguse arenguteedest. Tartu, 1997. 8. Narits, R. Õiguse entsüklopeedia. Tln. 2004, lk 49-80.
1. ASKING SOMEONE FOR THEIR OPINION ABOUT A TOPIC 1.1 Yes/No Questions Do you believe in horoscopes? Do you believe in a God who rewards good and punishes wrong-doing? Do you think we should be tougher on crime? Do you think we should maintain our traditions or make way for change? Do you think the Government should act to curb the power of media barons....? Do you think everybody should be trained to use computers? Do you think that public sector workers such as teachers, doctors, nurses and fire fighters should be allowed to strike? Do you think that the young have anything to learn from the elderly and vice versa? Would you consider sending your child to a grammar school?
The capital, London, has population of around 8 million. The majority of the population speak English. Britain is a parliamentary democracy, in which people over 18 have a right to vote for the parliament and government of their choice. The head of state is a hereditary monarch, who may be male or female. The leader of the winning party forms the government and becomes Prime Minister, who is in charge of running the country. Britain's four countries have separate traditions and cultures. The nationals currency is the British pound that is divided into 100 pence. As a result of the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century Britain was transformed from a mainly argicultural society into an industrial one. People moved to the rapidly expanding towns. The consumer boom of the 1980s and the increased leisure time led to rapid growth in service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing.
Mailis Kokla MT-09A Pärnu is a West-Estonian resort with well-established traditions that has held the title of summer capital and heart-warming town for over ten years. Pärnu is also a former Hanseatic town and it host the 30th International Hanseatic Days medieval festival in 2010. During the sunny summer period, the beautiful, sandy beaches invite people to come to Pärnu. Amazing nature, as attractive as the beach, can also be found throughout Pärnu County, which boasts a 242 km coastline. Tallinn Gate The so called Tallinn Gate used to mark the
Maarja Mägi 11B Christmas celebrations in Estonia In Estonia, Christmas time is considered to be the most important time of the year. In recent times, Christmases have grown to be more a commercial holiday. What is more, Estonian Christmas celebrations have been changed due to German cultural influences. Christmases in Estonia on the whole have two meanings: first one is to celebrate the birth of the Christ and secondly it marks the whole period of mid-winter festivities. In Estonia's folk tradition, Christmas (in Estonian "jõulud" is of ancient Scandinavian origin and has no connection with Christianity) was a time of year to celebrate the shortest day and longest night. At the same time, Christmas was the culmination of the late autumn celebrations. Christmas Eve and Christmas Night were the most sacred times of the season. Nowadays, Christmases ...
Good monring girls and boys, and welcome to Pärnu. We are going to visit Pärnu Beach, and Pärnu Beach Promenade, and also Breakwaters, and memorial to m/s Estonia . Now before we start our tour, I'd like to tell something about Pärnu. Parnu is the 4th largest town in Estonia and is the largest Estonian Baltic Sea resort with bathing establishments.Many cultural and sports events, some of which have become local traditions, offer entertainment all year round. And now lets start our tour ! First we visit Pärnu Beach. The famous sandy Pärnu Beach is just a 15-minute walk from the centre. Tens of thousands of sub-worshippers and swimmers may visit the beach every day in summer. It's very comfortable for families with kids. Pärnu Beach has fun attractions for kids, swings, surfing equipment rental, mini golf, lots of ice cream and other refreshments. Romantics love the Pärnu Beach Promenade all through the year. Pärnu Beach Promenade com...
continental climate. Estonia has four seasons of near-equal length. Estonia has over 1,400 lakes. Most are very small, with the largest, Lake Peipus being 3,555 km2. Culture of Estonia The culture of Estonia incorporates indigenous heritage, as represented by the Estonian language and the sauna, with mainstream Nordic and European cultural aspects. Due to its history and geography, Estonia's culture has been influenced by the traditions of the adjacent area's various Finnic, Baltic, Slavic and Germanic peoples as well as the cultural developments in the former dominant powers Sweden and Russia. Independence of Estonia On February 2, 1920, the Treaty of Tartu was signed by the Republic of Estonia and the Russian. The terms of the treaty stated that Russia renounced in perpetuity all rights to the territory of Estonia. The first Constitution of Estonia was adopted on June 15, 1920 Recommendation
An additional advantage of mass tourism is mixing of cultures and habits, for example, many different food cultures and clothing styles are spreading all over the world. The main drawbacks of mass tourism are damage of the natural environment as visitors often leave a lot of litter in the countryside. In addition, they prevent local people from living peaceful and quiet life. Another negative effect of mass tourism is if the cultures mix too intensely, for instance, old traditions of local people are destroyed if tourists are changing them by time. An additional disadvantage of tourism is prices. When the loacation is popular then all kind of entertainment companies rise their prices. Taking everything into consideration, mass tourism has both advantages and disadvanages. However, it seems that local communities can benefit so much from it that the threats of mass tourism seem quite innocent.
became maids, cooks. Poor living conditions, lack of food and medical care led to illnesses and an early death. The population of the USA is more than 300 million. The biggest national groups today are of German ,Irish and English descent. About 30 millions African Americans live in the USA.They are the descendants of Africans brought to America as slaves in the 17th century. For them the USA is a kind of melting pot , where they have become Americans. Others have kept their traditions and culture , so for them their new homeland is like a salad bowl. But perhaps it is better to say that the population of the United States is like a pizza , where we can see different bits and pieces , but together they make something much bigger.
electric power. In 1993 Estonia signed a free-trade agreement with its fellow Baltic states, Latvia and Lithuania; the three nations became members of the European Union in 2004. Estonia's major trade partners include the countries of the European Union and Russia. Culture The culture of Estonia incorporates indigenous heritage. Due to its history and geography, Estonia's culture has been influenced by the traditions of the adjacent area's various Finnic, Baltic and Germanic peoples as well as the cultural developments in the former dominant powers Sweden and Russia. Though Estonian written language could be said to exist since J.J.Köhler translated the New Testament into Estonian in the 18th century as a result of the Reformation, few notable works of literature were written until the 19th century. In the 19th century Friedrich Reinhold
successful Politian in Estonia, taking much credit for guiding Estonia through major political and economic changes. 3 Culture The culture of Estonia incorporates indigenous heritage, as represented by the country's rare Finno-Ugric national language Estonian and the sauna, with mainstream Nordic and European cultural aspects. Due to its history and geography, Estonia's culture has been influenced by the traditions of the adjacent area's various Finnic, Baltic and Germanic peoples as well as the cultural developments in the former dominant powers Sweden and Russia. Estonian holidays are mostly based on the Western Christian calendar and Protestant traditions. Notable among these is Jaanipäev, the Estonian Midsummer which involves seeking one's way to non-urban environments and burning large bonfires and drunken revelry of Jaaniõhtu. The midsummer traditions also include different versions of pairing
Different people have dissimilar religion.They believe according to their beliefs. Usually people follow their religion and do not tolerate other beliefs. Such behavior may cause conflicts between the people with different religions. Even if we don't have other nations in our country, we'd be affected by the media, so we'll still use English words in our everyday talk and so on.Different nations should accept each others culture, language and traditions. Then it would not be that hard to live side by side. For example, when you have a new neighbour in your home town, who's English, you should go and visit him/her, introduce the town to the person, the customs and the traditions.Then it would be easier for the newcomer. If you're alone in a big strange and different country, you will need someone to support you. Someone, who could teach you to understand the foreign culture and language.
walls. Musical city Music fits into old town.During the Old Town Days you can find musicians everywhere. Forever – young city Youth and beauty are a math for the Old Town .The youthfulness of the ancient town is strikingly visible during the Old Town Days. Impressions and expressions Calm and bening superiority to everyday problems reflects in the faces,impression and expressions of the townspeople and the guests. Knights game Old traditions come alive during the Old Town Days. History and the present day The Old Town has tight connections with the modern days but it can keep its ancient secrets. A town of masters The masters of Tallinn have been famous near and far throughout history. Theatrical old town Actors and actresses from tens of countries gather in Tallinn during the Old Town Days. Welcoming city Tallinn is a welcoming city.People from all continents come here to get
Sightseeing *Haanja Nature Park Haanja Nature Park (area about 17,000 ha) is situated on the Upland of Haanja and was established for the protection of the highest region of Estonia and the Baltic States In addition to the beautiful domed hills, deep valleys and picturesque small lakes old villages, customs and cultural traditions have been preserved * Timmas Nature Reserve Timmas Nature Reserve(the Reserve) is taken under the protection of natural forest and meadow colonies of protected species Reserve land and water protection regime is divided into the character and the degree of economic control of two special management zones and limited. *Suur Munamägi The highest point of the Baltic States Suur Munamägi (318 m, from foot
T, leaving no room for any spontaneous adventures that might come up along the way. They tend to only see the ‘must see’ tourist attractions, stay in a good hotels overall sticking to all the amenities that are similar to home. A traveller however is different. Generally speaking, a person who considers themselves a traveller, will try to immerse in the local culture as much as possible. They make an effort to learn some of the language and speak to locals to find out about the history, traditions and customs of the country. They do this not because they feel like they have to, but because they care and want to. For them, it’s not just about taking a break from everyday life, but learning and experiencing something they haven’t before. Usually they’ll try to explore the lesser known areas that locals suggest and not the areas where tourism drives the economy. They don’t have a plan set in stone, they’ll see what life has in store.
· Rum is added as that extra ingredient that gives a kick in various recipes, · The most pedestrian use of rum is in cakes. · JAMAICAN CUISINE · JAMAICAN CUISINE INCLUDES VARIOUS DISHES FROM THE DIFFERENT CULTURES BROUGHT TO THE ISLAND WITH THE ARRIVAL OF PEOPLE FROM ELSEWHERE. · OTHER DISHES ARE NOVEL OR A FUSION OF TECHNIQUES AND TRADITIONS. IN ADDITION TO INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NATIVE TO JAMAICA, MANY FOODS HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED AND ARE NOW GROWN LOCALLY. · A WIDE VARIETY OF SEAFOOD, TROPICAL FRUITS AND MEATS ARE AVAILABLE. · POPULAR JAMAICAN DISHES INCLUDE CURRY GOAT, FRIED DUMPLINGS, ACKEE AND SALTFISH (COD) THE NATIONAL DISH OF JAMAICA FRIED PLANTAIN, "JERK", STEAMED CABBAGE AND "RICE AND PEAS" (PIGEON PEAS OR KIDNEY BEANS). · THE ISLAND IS FAMOUS FOR ITS JAMAICAN JERK
Scotland Scotland lies in the Atlantic Ocean. It's the northern part of Great Britain. The biggest cities of Scotland are Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Glasgow is the biggest of the cities. It was famous as a big industrial centre. Today it's famous for many theatres and art galleries. Scotland is known for its traditions, whisky, music and special food, which all are great attractions for tourists. Scotland's landscape is very attractive. There are wild mountains, heather moors and deep lakes called lochs in the northern part of Scotland. Some people believe that there is a big strange monster in Loch Ness. It's called the Loch Ness monster. Some people say that they have seen it. Tourists come there to see the monster every year but the monster doesn't show itself. On the edge of the lake, there
" To balance the academic pursuits of the pupils, a wide and varying number of activities are offered to all pupils. Sports are a key activity at Westminster, as are Art, Drama and Music. Over the academic year, the School organises several exchanges and expeditions. In addition, some pupils participate ( osalema ) in annual events such as PHAB (Physically Handicapped and Able Bodied) and Commemoration ( mälestus ) along with School traditions like The Greaze each Shrove Tuesday. 1066 Battle of Hastings 1179 Benedictine monks of Westminster Abbey werw required by Pope Alexander III to provide a small charity school 1245 Westminster Abbey rebuilt 1348 First outbreake of the Black Death 1540 Dissolutoin of Benedictine Monastery. Henry VIII ensured the School's survival by statue 1560 New charter for 'The Collage' from Elizabet I
This is by law the most important holiday, commemorating the declaration of independence in 1918. New Year's Eve 31December The New Year's Eve is an event that happens when Estonians celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. Estonians launch a big amount of fireworks up to the sky at midnight. It's a celebration with family and friends. After launcing the fireworks people watch and toast and wich a happy new year to each other. Christmas Eve 24 December Most of the traditions, such as Christmas dinner and gift giving are observed in Estonia on this day. Santa Claus visits homes in person, played by an older family member or a rent-a-Santa. In Estonia people traditionally eat pork, blood sausage, sourkraut and potatoes(mashed, boiled or baked potatoes). The tradition is very old. The days before Christmas, families light a new light each Sunday each advent. Also days before Christmas, Christmas decoration are put up, and gingerbreads and saffron buns are
years of hard labour and 20,000 workers. It was finally finished in 1653. The Taj Mahal Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level The many faces of India A country so beautiful, India represents diversity in all its forms: people, religions, customs and traditions, clothes and dialects. India is a 34,000 year old country with rich legends and history. It is also a land of fascinating festivals and mesmerizing ceremonies. But its growing population and poverty often overshadow its rich legacy. Thank you for listening!
The majority of the population speak Estonian and it is a national language. Estonian is closely related to Finnish. Russian is spoken as a secondary language. About 30 % of the population in Estonia speak Russian. Estonia is a parliamentary democacy. The head of a state is president. Our president is Toomas- Hendrik Ilves. The Riigikogu elects and appoints several high officials of the state, including the President of the Republic. The Estonian parliament has 101 members Estonia has own traditions and culture. The national flower of Estonia is cornflower and the national bird is swallow. The national currency is euro. The Estonia is fortunate in having plentiful supplies of oil shale. The higly developed is agricultural society.
temperament ends up being your next holiday destination. Estonia has its own song festival The Estonian Song Festival is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world, a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is held every five years in July on the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds simultaneously with the Estonian Dance Festival.The joint choir has comprised more than 30,000 singers performing to an audience of 80,000. Estonia is unique because of traditions and people in Estonia and also our current president Toomas-Hendrik Ilves who is extremely modern as in taking ’selfies’ during the Estonian Song Festival. But i think that what makes Estonia that unique is the estonian language what is extremely difficult but beautiful.
tower was in built, it was the highest secular building in the world. Nowadays the Big Ben is more famous than The Palace of Westminister. When a light at the top of the tower is on, then you can know that Parliament is sitting at night. The oldest part of the palace is called Westminister Hall. Westminister Hall was used for many purposes, like for judical functions and for ceremonial functions. Nowadays Westminister Hall is use for sitting three times a week. The Palace has many rules and traditions over the centuries. For example smoking has not been allowed since 2005. Hats must not be worn and members are not allowed to have their hands in their pockets. No animals may enter the Palace of Westminster, only guide dogs for the blind people and horses from the Royal stables. Today, The Palace of Westminister is famous place, where you can see a lot of tourist. Parliament is open to the public variety of different programmes and events. Guided tours
It allows people to get different kinds of information in an easy way. People can reach information in different languages and about different things just by clicking the remote control. We have channels that show information about other countries politics, economy or other news. In that way we can stay informed with the events that are happening from all over the world. Secondly, television allows people to discover other unknown cultures, traditions and religions. Through television we can become very familiar with them. There are a lot of things we can learn from other people and their customs and television gives an opportunity to do that. Television has an ability to entertain people from all over the world. Movies, documentarys, music or sport channels entertain people every day. Some TV shows can be very educative, for example by watching quiz shows you can learn some useful facts and cooking shows teach you new recipes.
It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other, sending cards. On this day people show how much they care about their friends. Usually on this day people gift hand-made cards and roses. Nowadays people can also send e-cards. Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline and the figure of the winged Cupid. The traditional Valentine's colours are pink and red. On that day people should were pink and red clothes. In different countries there are different traditions on Valentine's Day. History There are many versions of the history of Valentine's Day. One version is that there was a priest named Valentine who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base
kept the whole group alive. 4. Hunting Large mammals, now extinct (väljasurnud), roamed some areas (hulkusid mingitel aladel) of Australia and provided (andsid) meat for the aboriginal hunters. Other areas were richer in vegetable food, but there was no organised agriculture or domesticated animals. Food therefore was not easy to obtain. Tribesmen recognized the tracks of animals and developed extraordinary skills in tracking their pray. 5. Traditions, arts and beliefs. The Aborigines blamed supernatural forces for all the events and used magic and ritual to get rid of evil spirits. Each of the clans had a special sacred place on their land where their spirits returned after death. The daily life and religious beliefs of Aborigines are best described in their paintings. Natural medicines from plants and roots were used to cure illnesses and the healing of the spirit was more important than the healing of the body. 6. European settlers
Bahamas Lisbeth Vinter 10b Location of Bahamas The country lies between latitudes20° and 28°N, and longitudes 72°and 80°W. Bimini, Abaco, Inagua, Andros Island, Eleuthera, Cat Island, Long Island,San Salvador Island, Acklins,Crooked Island, Exuma andMayaguana. Nassau capital city of The Bahamas, lies on the island of New Providence. Mount Alvernia(Como Hill) 63 metres (207 ft) on Cat Island. Population: 309,156 Religions: Baptist 35.4%, Anglican 15.1%, Roman Catholic 13.5%, Pentecostal 8.1%, Church of God 4.8%, Methodist 4.2%, other Christian 15.2%, other Protestant 12%, none or unknown 3%, other 2% The 'other' category includes Jews, Muslims, Baha'is, Hindus, Rastafarians, and practitioners of Obeah Languages: English (official), Bahamian dialect Climate subtropical to tropical moderated significantly by the waters of the Gulf Stream the temperature ca...
road and now leads visitors to Pärnu beach district. ● Red Tower (Punane Torn) was the corner tower of Pärnu’s medieval defence wall. Serving as a “hot spot” for handicraft, the former court yard is a popular place for art fairs. In Pärnu there is plenty of sand, sun and water. And History is all around Pärnu. 3. About Pärnu Pärnu is a West-Estonian resort with well-established traditions that has held the title of ’s summer capital and heart-warming town for over ten years. Pärnu is also a former Hanseatic town and hosted the 30th International Hanseatic Days medieval festival in 2010. Population 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 0 8 9 2 3 5 7 7 8 0 0 1 7 2 4 9 0 9 9 0 9 1 1 1 2 2 5 5 5 4 4 4. Notable Residents ● Gustav Fabergé, jeweller
in organised sporting activities. • Australia has strong international teams in cricket, hockey, netball, rugby league, and rugby union, having been Olympic or world champions at least twice in each sport in the last 25 years for both men and women where applicable ARTS • Australian visual arts are thought to have begun with the cave paintings, rock engravings and body painting of its Indigenous peoples. • The traditions of Indigenous Australians are largely transmitted orally, through ceremony and the telling of Dreamtime stories. ANIMALS WHAT YOU CAN SEE IN AUSTRALIAN • Did you know, for example, that Australia is the biggest island in the world? It is only a little smaller that the United States of America, and it is bigger than Western Europe. THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY • The Australian National University – commonly abbreviated to ANU, is a public teaching and
2013. Types of Cultural Tourism. Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies, Vol. 46 (1), pp. 385-388. 12. Setomaast & setodest. Setomaa. [http://www.visitsetomaa.ee/setomaast-setodest]. 05.12.2015. 13. Seto laulud. Seto mitmehäälne laulutraditsioon. [http://laul.setomaa.ee/artiklid/seto_laulud]. 05.12.2015 14. The Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests (Kenya). 2008. [http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/nominations/1231rev.pdf]. 05.12.2015. 15. Traditions and practices associated with the Kayas in the sacred forests of the Mijikenda. 2009. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. [http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/USL/traditions-and-practices-associated- with-the-kayas-in-the-sacred-forests-of-the-mijikenda-00313]. 05.12.2015. 14
is the national tree of Jamaica. National Dish Ackee fruit Ackee Flower Ackee oil makes an important contribution to the diet of many Jamaicans. Jamaican dollar The dollar has been the currency of Jamaica since 1969. It is divided into 100 cents. The history Jamaica was inhabited by Arawak Indians when Columbus explored it in 1494 and named it St. Iago. Traditions New Year's Day in Jamaica is a grand celebration time with festive parties and colorful fireworks shows. Famous "Johnkankus" parades and masquerades mark is an age-old New Year tradition of Jamaica. Interests Jamaicans, in general, have a large interest in sports. Cricket, Football (soccer), athletics and horse-racing are several popular sports. The climate The climate in Jamaica is tropical, with hot and humid weather.
In 2011 Canada spent almost 29.9 billion on domestic research and development Canada has produced 10 Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine Canada is also a participant in the International Space Station(ISS) and is a pioneer in space robotics having constructed the Canadarm, the Canadarm 2 and Dextre robotic manipulators for the ISS and NASA Canada today culture Canada has been historically influenced by British, French and aboriginal cultures and traditions Canadian visual art has been dominated by figures such as Tom Thomsonthe country's most famous painter and and by The Group of Seven . Canadian music industry has produced internationally renowned composers, musicians and ensembles Canada today culture Canada's official sports are ice hockey and lacrosse Canada has hosted several highprofile international sporting events, including the 1976 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Winter Olympics, the 1994 Basketball
Estonian dialects are divided into two groups, Northern and Southern, usually associated with biggest cities of those regions Tallinn, the capital, in the north and Tartu, second largest city, in the south. In some of the southern regions, people speak Seto and Võro dialects, which are sometimes considered to be separate languages altogether. Dialects spoken in northern Estonia are more influenced by Swedish and Finnish, especially along the coast and on the islands. One of the oldest traditions in Estonia is The Song Festival. The Estonian Song Festival is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world. It is held every five years in July on the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds.The tradition of the song festival was born along with Estonian national awakening. The first national song festival was held in Tartu in the summer of 1869. One of the organisers of the first song festival was Johann Voldemar Jannsen
Veracruz Spilling from the slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental to the Hulf of Mexixo,the state of Veracruz froms a 450-mile-long crescent.Since Spanish colonial times the harbor at the city of Veracruz has been the point of entry for diverse cultures either staging invasions or seeking a share in the state's abundant resources.these newcomers Spaniards, Africans, Greeks, Italians and Cubans blended with the indigenous people to create a mélange of traditions that are unique to Veracruz. Long before Cortes these tropical lowlands wwewe the domain of the Olmec,Mesoamerica's oldest civikization, which rose to prominence 3,000 years ago, developing religious ideas, mathematical concepts and a calendar system that would be adopted later by the Maya and Aztec. Master carvers, the Olmec disappeared mysteriously around 400 b.c.,leaving behind gigantic asalt heads believed to represent their rulers.Most are n display in Mxico's museums,
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identify himself with someone but needs the mentor to get the big lesson in the end. This stock character has the noble savage effect something strange shows us a new world with new ideas which alter our take on the world we have known so far. In the beginning of colonialism, the term savage was defined by fear natives in America and Africa were considered barbarians, who were inferior to the white man intended to be surpressed because for the difference in civilizations and traditions. Only with the arrival of the likes of Rousseau did the savage become something exciting and noble, a new and strange idea that could teach us a different way of living. Noble savage was sneaking its way into literature Friday in Robinson Crusoe (1719), Uncas in Last of the Mohicans (1826); and with the arrival of television, into film an TV series Tonto in The Lone Ranger (1949-1957), Pochahontas (1995) and Nobody in Dead Man (1995). Pop culture has defined the noble
had a major impact on New Zealand's society. The word "aboriginal" means "the first" or "the earliest known". The Aborigines reached Australia more than 40 000 years ago. They are dark-skinned people who probably came from Asia. They were hunter-gatherers, using spears and boomerangs for hunting. Before the first white settlers came, there were around 300 000 aborigines in about 250 tribal groups. Each group had its own territory, traditions, beliefs and even language. The Aboriginal religion is based on dreaming, they believe in Dreamtime. They say that at the beginning of time the world was a shapeless mass of nothing, waiting to be transformed into that what we see today. Aborigines believe that they are constantly living in the Dreaming and that every time they do something they leave an impression on the other reality that is the Dreaming. Aboriginal people were social beings as they lived together in groups. Their camps were
But I must say that when we do all these things, we don't keep in mind the true meaning of Christmas - celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations for all Christians. However, it would be wrong to assume that it is only celebrated among Christians. With the world becoming a global village, Christmas is now celebrated in many countries around the world. Though the mode of celebration, the dates and the traditions vary, the spirit remains the same everywhere. Nevertheless, Christmas is like a national shopping season. It has become a stress-filled time of the year. Depression is a major symptom of this holiday season. For those who follow the precepts of Christian faith, this is supposed to be the most joyous of all holidays. It is supposed to be a holy day, one filled with peace and serenity, with memories and hope. A day when we renew our faith and strengthen ties with family and friends
Partner schools in Comenius project Targo Timak Form 7a Tartu Veeriku School Sehit Millis Nuri Ilkogretim Okulu l There are 1300 students and 43 staffs. l Students are aged 6-14. l Even though their school takes place in the urban part of the city, most of the families still have their old traditional ways of life which belong to rural areas. l Their school needs this kind of projects because pupils around the school have really low economic standards and they may not be able to find another chance to attend a high standard intercultural activity in the rest of their lives. Fichtenberg Oberschule l Fichtenberg-Oberschule is a general secondary school (grades 7-12) in Berlin-Steglitz. l Fichtenberg-Oberschule looks back at a long tradition of secondary education in Berlin-Steglitz and has been known under its present name and administrational stru...
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