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- Saying "how are you?" when we mean "hello"
- Smiling at strangers.
- Flying flags… everywhere.
- Rarely taking a vacation.
- Presidential turkey pardons. Since the 1940s, US presidents have been presented with a Thanksgiving turkey at a special ceremony and, occasionally, have spared the bird’s life by officially pardoning it.
- Nenana Ice Classic, Alaska. Ice on the Tanana River in Alaska accumulates to more than a metre deep during the winter. Back in 1906, six people in the city of Nenana bet on the exact time on the exact day that the ice would break in the spring.
- Groundhog Day, Pennsylvania. On February 2 every year, groundhog burrows across America are put under intense scrutiny for their powers to foretell seasonal change.
- Cherry Pit Spitting, Michigan. 2019 was the 46th year of the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship, held at the Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in Michigan.
Aug 10, 2022 · But that doesn't always mean people in other countries find some of these customs less bizarre than Americans consider theirs. Let's look at 10 traditions Americans celebrate without even considering how strange the rest of world consider them. Contents. Throwing Tailgate Parties. Supersizing Food.
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Head Hunters of Nagaland, IndiaNyishi Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaKalash People, PakistanThe Khasi community of Meghalaya, India1. The Head Hunters of Nagaland, India
Contributed by Amrita from Experience Northeast Northeast India is the home to many fascinating tribes and interesting cultures around the world, but the Konyak tribeor the fierce headhunters of Nagaland seems to be the most intriguing to us. One of the largest tribes in the remotely located Nagaland, Konyaks are known for their valour who took pride in severing the heads of their opponent warriors as trophies to be hung at their Morungs (a traditional community house). The Konyaks are seen i...
2. Nyishi Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Contributed by Anjali from Travel Melodies Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India has 26 indigenous tribal groups, and the Nyishi tribeis one of the largest of them. The cultural practices and beliefs of Nysihis resemble those of Mongoloid tribal groups from Myanmar. Nyishis call themselves the descendants of Abo-Tani, a mythical forefather. They speak Tibeto-Burman and yet to develop a script. As they don’t have anything in writing, it’s interesting to know that they pass their culture, ri...
3. Kalash People
Contributed by Alex Reynolds from Lost With Purpose The Kalash, one of the most interesting cultures around the world, is a unique people hailing from three small valleys in the mountains of western Pakistan: Bumburet, Rumboor, and Birir make up the Kalash Valleys. Located in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the valleys lead to mountains bordering Afghanistan. The Kalash people are unique in multiple ways. Some researchers believe they are descendants of the armies of Alexander the Great...
14. Khinaluq, people of Xinaliq in Azerbaijan
Contributed by Ellis from Backpack Adventures The Caucasus is one of the most multicultural areas in this world with a high diversity in languages and cultures. Already before I went to Azerbaijan I read an article about Xinaliqand its people that believe they are the direct descendants from Noah. Xinaliq is one of the highest villages in Europe. It lies in the northeastern corner of the country close to the border with Dagestan in Russia and is so remote that the unique Khinaluq people have...
15. Scottish Culture
Contributed by Kat from Wandering Bird Ask anyone to describe Scotland, and they’ll probably mention things like ‘tartan’, ‘music’, ‘kilts’ and ‘haggis’. And they’d be right. Along with the incredible scenery (some of the world’s most scenic drives are in Scotland), it’s the people which really make the place. Their history, traditions and hospitality are woven into the fabric of the entire country- it’s impossible to separate the two. Some of the most interesting traditions include: 1. Each...
16. Sami, Lapland
Sami culture is one of the oldest cultures coming from the region of Sápmi that includes northern parts of Sweden, Finland, Norway and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. The Samis are descendants of nomadic people who had inhabited northern Scandinavia for thousands of years. Reindeers are quite important for the Sami way of life. The economy of the Sami people mainly depended on reindeer herding. They were once nomadic in nature and migrated from place to place with their reindeer herds. However,...
17. Nubians, Egypt
Contributed by Nadine from Curls en Route One of the most interesting cultures around the world that I find truly fascinating is the Nubian culture. Nubians are one of the most ancient ethnicities still living to this day, who live in Nubia, a region that stretches from Aswan in Upper Egypt to Khartoum in Sudan. I haven’t been to Sudan so I’ll be talking about the Egyptian part of Nubia, a place that I’ve always loved going back to. Nubian villages in Egypt are best known for their folkloric...
18. Berber, Morocco
Contributed by Daniela from Grumpy Camel My encounter with Morocco’s Berber communities has been quite fascinating and the Berbers are one of the most interesting cultures around the world. In 2014, my husband and I went on a hiking trip to Morocco, where we spent a couple of days in the High Atlas Mountains. There, we got to stay with a Berber family and learn more about rural life in Morocco. The Berbers, or Imazighen as they are known in their native language, are an ethnic group native to...
19. Masaai Tribe, Africa
Contributed by Joanna from The World in my Pocket The Maasai Tribe is an ethnic group of people who live a semi-nomadic life, in Kenya and the north of Tanzania. They are known for their colourful attire and their traditional dance, in which the warriors of the tribe jump as high as they can. The Maasai live a simple life, in villages with houses made out of cow manure. Men mostly take care of the cattle, whilst women stay at home to cook and take care of the children. Maasai take a lot of pr...
22. Zapotec people, Mexico
Contributed by Rose from Where Goes Rose? While most people think of Mexico as a predominantly Spanish speaking country, there are in fact 68 national languages. This is because of the number of indigenous groups around the country, many of whom have spoken their native dialects, which bear no resemblance to Spanish for centuries, for centuries. One such group are the Zapotec people who are mainly found in Oaxaca state, as well as the neighbouring states. By visiting Zapotec villages such as...
23. Wayuu Tribe, Colombia
Contributed by Daniel from Layer Culture When looking for unique and interesting cultures around the world you sure don’t want to miss out on a chance to see, or even visit, the Wayuu people. Located in the most northern point of the South American continent, you can find the Wayuu tribe who make up one of the many indigenous American ethnic groups in Colombia. After spending many weeks backpacking Colombia I have been fascinated by the work of the ingenious Wayuu tribe as their handmade bags...
24. Quechua People of Perú
Contributed by Heather Trimm from Trimm Travels Learning about the indigenous people of any destination I visit is quite interesting to me. However, none have fascinated me and captured my attention quite like the Quechua people of Perú. While Perú is the country of origin, other Quechua speaking indigenous people also live in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. Because of this, you may hear them referred to as the indigenous people of South America. Adopted as Perú’s second off...
Oct 14, 2023 · These days, it’s become quite a common question to discuss online. In fact, it’s so common that Bored Panda has covered it on a number of occasions, mostly from the perspective of what folks from outside the US find weird about the global superpower. And that last term is key here—global superpower.
Jun 25, 2018 · Even though laughing loudly and grabbing coffee to-go are both part of most American's everyday lives, to others it's downright strange — and even rude. These are all of the common practices and...
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