Brochure
Brochure
Thailand lies between Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, with the Gulf of Thailand to its Monks in Public
south. Its culture mixes strong Indian influences, Chinese traditions, and elements
Monks often use public
that are uniquely Thai. With its diverse geography, friendly people, and stunning transport for their day to day
scenery, the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” is a must-see destination in South East Asia. spiritual work. They are often
travelling to provide a Buddhist
Thailand is the 50th largest country in the world with an area roughly equal to that of ritual for new houses, business
France. With rugged mountains in the north and world-famous tropical beaches in and funerals. It is important
the south, it is a land of pristine beauty. that women do not initiate
conversations with monks and
Thailand is separated into four distinct regions. Despite the overarching strength and they are not supposed to sit next
to monks on public transport.
unity of Thai culture, each region has its own unique cultural and geographic features.
Northern Thailand shares its border with Myanmar and Laos. This region is As a woman, if a monk happens to ask you a question, then you are permitted
mountainous and filled with thick forests and river valleys. Its culture is heavily to answer. Often monks are interested in foreigners and they like to practice
influenced by Burmese culture and it carries strong influences from the historical their English, but it is up to the monk if the conversation should happen.
Lanna kingdom.
And the elderly
Northeastern Thailand, also known as Isan, is largely isolated from the rest of
Thailand by a large mountain range. A Lao-speaking majority, as well as a primarily While this is oftentimes the norm for many cultures (as it should be), it is extremely
agricultural society, characterize this culturally distinct region. important to Thai people to respect their elders. People of different
It is the region of Central Thailand that is predominant, though. This region is the seat
of Thailand’s modern-day capital city, Bangkok. With its fertile plains, it has also long
been the economic center of the country, producing the majority of Thailand’s
ranking and age are addressed with particular titles, which are too complicated and
rice. Central Thailand is also the area that has the greatest population density, and
abundant to detail here. That being said, be sure to be respectful and drop your head
the greatest concentration of the ethnic Thai majority. It is the political, economic,
when in the presence of someone who is older than you.
and cultural center of Thailand.
Arts, Humanities
Culture
& Popular
GENDER ROLES
Equality of the sexes is
Historically, Chinese and Japanese constitutional
influences were seen in South Korean
art; aesthetic concepts and motifs were Daily life is dominated by male
guidance within a primarily
shared.
patriarchal society
shopping). are of a lower social status. Until you learn about the ‘wai’, how and when to give
one, just smile and nod, it will be okay.
Arts, Humanities & Popular Culture:
“Some Interesting
African Tradition and
culture”
Culture
African Tradition and Culture Men from the Latuka tribe in Sudan Philippine Tradition and The Philippines is a country
Culture
still practice the tradition of that has varied cultural
kidnapping a woman that they want influences. Most of these
influences are results of
Oral tradition, is very important in African culture, as to marry. Language
it insures the passage of cultural practices from one previous colonization,
generation to another. There are 175 estimated languages deriving mainly from the
To protect their skin from the sun,
spoken in the Philippines. Almost all are culture of Spain and the
Music and poetry tradition, singing is very the Himba people of northern
classified as Malayo-Polynesian languages. United States. Despite all
important to the African society a “griot” is a praise Nimbia cover themselves with a
Among those languages, there are 13 of these influences, the old
singer or poet who possesses a repository of oral mixture of red soil and milk fat, and
tradition passed down from generation to generation. indigenous languages with nearly 1 million Asian culture of Filipinos
so they appear to have reddish skin.
speakers. has been retained and are
African mask tradition, are used in dances have clearly seen in their way of
religious, ceremonial and functional origins. It For more than three centuries Spanish
the Algerian men of the “Ahaggaren life, beliefs and customs.
represents spirit it possesses the dancer as they wear it. was the official language under Spain's
Tuareg “ group wear a veil almost all Wherever you go, Filipino
colonial rule. It was spoken by 60% of the
Art, “Zulu” people are well known for their intricate culture is very evident and
the time, occasionally taking them population as either a first, second or
beadwork , carries a specific meaning. The beads have has largely been
been used to carry massage known as “ucu”, a Zulu off when in a family group or while third language in the early 20th century.
they travel. appreciated and even
term loosely translated as “love letters”. The present Constitution names Filipino
applauded in many parts
and English as joint official languages.
of the world.