The Philippines is one of the countries that has a large Catholic population. This is why you can spot churches easily while touring. One of the most famous churches in the Philippines is the Quiapo Church in Manila, the home of the Black Nazarene.
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You have entered a new world and are completely unfamiliar with their ways of thinking, their customs, their food, and simply anything about their culture. What do you do? Do you act disrespectful and rude by refusing to acknowledge their hard work and effort? Do you make them feel uncomfortable by remaining silent and refusing to socialize with others?

Many people find themselves in a similar situation when they encounter a different and unfamiliar culture. Oftentimes, they act rude around others by making disgusted faces or by simply remaining silent. Little do they know how rude they are being. If you feel that you sometimes act in this manner, why not change it? There are always ways to change the way you act so that you, as well as others, feel better about it.

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The Industrial Revolution, which took place during the 19th and 20th Centuries, made a huge turn in the United States’ culture. Although it began in Britain, the United States had a tremendous change. The country was originally a peaceful agrarian society, until the industrial society Alexander Hamilton always dreamed of finally took its toll. The culture of the United States changed - both positively and negatively. (more…)

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Masks are called tal in Korean, but can also be known as gamyeon, gwangdae, chorani, talbak and talbagaji. Korean masks come with a black cloth attached to the sides of the masks. They are designed in a way to cover the back of the head and at the same time simulate black hair. (more…)

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Everyone knows about music, right? Guitars, pianos, and harps are all modern instruments that most people are familiar with. What about ancient Chinese music that dates all the way back to the Zhou Dynasty, from 1122 BC - 256 BC? What about the music of our ancestors? Though the music today may have a richer aspect, and be more commercialized in Hong Kong and Taiwan, most of its diverse, unique aspects are retained in the music produced in Mainland China.

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In the small town of Chichibu, near Tokyo, Japan, the time for firework preparations has once again arrived. 秩父�よ祭 (Chichibu’s night festival) is celebrated on the nights of December 2nd as well as on the 3rd.

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Gladiators were exciting figures. The sport was thought to have been started by the Etruscans, as a religious practice for sacrifice to the deceased spirits. They were brave men (and sometimes women) who fought against other men and animals. Some gladiators only had swords for defense, while others were decked out in armor. As we now know, this sport was not a smart form of entertainment, but the Romans loved their gladiators.

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The Mohicans are a group of Indians that migrated and settled in Connecticut. The Mohicans are often confused with the Mohegan Indians, another tribe. A fictional book about the Mohicans was written by Thomas Cooper, called The Last of the Mohicans.

The Mohicans were constantly at war with other groups of Indians (such as the Iroquis), which helped shape their culture. They shared similar cultures with neighboring tribes, but they were different in the way they socialized and got along. The Mohicans had at least forty villages in a tribe. The villages were governed by successors of the current leader.

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Spain is a unique European country in its own way. Spain is widely known for its bullfights, geography, and traditions. However, Spain is much more than what we imagine. Today, Spain consists of countless diversities among religions and the habitant people The history of the country helped it to be shaped into what it is today, including it’s beautiful culture.

Most modern citizens of today can speak Spanish, the official language of Spain. It appears in newspapers, books, and other everyday objects we see today. However, the Spanish firmly believe that their regional language is the most important, so Spanish is a secondary language.

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A Geisha House

The Geisha is a group of Japanese Entertainers that started in the seventeenth and eighteenth century. At first the Geisha were only males, but females soon joined the entertainment. To the Japanese, the Geisha is an important part of life, especially since they display their own culture to others.

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