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Traditions and customs of England
What traditions and customs are there in England? A look at the customs and traditions of England, an island country in Europe. Gastronomy Food in daily life England is known for its mild cuisine. Traditional notions of the middle-class diet place meats at the center of the main meal, which is usually eaten at midday. Along with this main course, there could be a dish such as a meat casserole, and fish was also consumed. Heavy sauces, sauces, soups and stews or puddings (savory and sweet), and pies and cakes were also eaten. Vegetables included potatoes and carrots, turnips and…
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Indonesia
Indonesian language
The Republic of Indonesia is a country belonging to Asia, whose capital is Jakarta. It has a population of 260 million inhabitants (4th) and an area of 1,904,569 km 2 (14th). Its human development index is medium (116th) and its official currency is the Indonesian rupiah. And what language do they speak in Indonesia? What language do they speak in indonesia? Indonesia has only one official language, Indonesian. But, despite having only one official language, the linguistic variety of Indonesia is one of the largest in the world, being the second country on the planet with the highest number of…
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Indonesian history
Brief history of Indonesia summarized A brief look at Indonesian history, in a nutshell. Indonesia in ancient times The history of Indonesia begins when the first settlers arrived about 40,000 years ago, when the sea level was lower and it was linked to Asia by a land bridge. Then, at the end of the last ice age, around 10,000 BC, a new wave of people arrived. At first they hunted animals, gathered shellfish and plants for food. Around 2,500 BC they learned to cultivate taro, bananas, millet and rice. Early farmers also made pottery, but all of their tools were…
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Indonesian traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Indonesia? We discover the customs and traditions of Indonesia, in Asia. Gastronomy Food in daily life Indonesian cuisine reflects regional, ethnic, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Western influences, as well as the quality and quantity of food consumed on a daily basis, and the diversity varies greatly by socioeconomic class, season, and ecological conditions. Rice is a staple in most regional cuisine and the center of Indonesian cuisine in general. (Government employees receive monthly rice rations in addition to wages.) The rice is accompanied by side dishes of meat, fish, eggs and vegetables…
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India
Hindu music
Hindu music is, in its various forms, the expression of a very extensive tradition which, although divided in part by the breakdown of the colonial system, remains the music of a subcontinent made up of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.. Despite linguistic or religious differences, the same type of music can be found across political borders. If its knowledge in the West progresses both in its learned form (the ragas) and in lighter genres (especially film music), a little-known part remains: the immense field of folk music, each region with its own style and instruments, or even castes…
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Hungary
Language of Hungary
Hungary is a country that belongs to Europe, whose capital is Budapest. Its population is almost 10 million inhabitants (92º) and its extension is 93,030 km 2 (108º). Its human development index is very high (45º) and its official currency is the Hungarian forint. But what language is spoken in Hungary? What language do they speak in Hungary? Hungary has one official language, Hungarian. Furthermore, as Hungary has signed the European Charter for Minority or Regional Languages, the government provides special protection to its minority languages, which are: German (18,600 native speakers), Armenian (440), Boyash, Bulgarian (2,900), Croatian (13,700), Slovak…
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Hungary
History of Hungary
Brief history of Hungary summarized A brief overview of the history of Hungary, whose capital is Budapest. Ancient hungary During the last ice age, humans in Hungary lived by hunting mammoths and reindeer with stone weapons. When the ice age ended, they hunted smaller animals. However, around 5,000 BC they were introduced to Hungary, although stone tools were still used by farmers. Then around 2,000 BC they learned to use bronze. Around 800 BC in Hungary they learned to make iron tools and weapons. After 500 BC they traded with the Greeks. They also learned to use the potter’s wheel.…
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Hungarian traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Hungary? Let’s get to know the customs and traditions of Hungary. Gastronomy Food in daily life Magyar kenyér (Hungarian bread) is still very important in rural and urban cuisine. For the last hundred and fifty years, wheat has been one of the most important crops for both domestic use and export. Pig farming became the most important type of animal husbandry in the 1870s, and since then the meat and by-products of pigs have dominated the national diet. Food customs on ceremonial occasions Cuisine at most village weddings includes chicken soup with special…
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong language
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, belongs to Asia, and does not have a defined capital (as does, for example, the other special administrative region, Macao). It has a population of 7.5 million inhabitants (102º) and an area of 1,108 km 2 (168º). Its human development index is very high (7th) and its official currency is the Hong Kong dollar. And what language is spoken in Hong Kong? What language do they speak in Hong Kong? Hong Kong has two official languages: Chinese (no dialect specified) and English. The government’s policy is to have a civil service…
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Hong Kong traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Hong Kong? We review the customs and traditions of Hong Kong. Gastronomy Food in daily life There is a wide variety of ethnic foods, including Italian, Japanese, French, and American. However, most people eat Cantonese-style Chinese food. Soups are especially important in most meals. A typical Cantonese food is dim sum, also known as yam chah, which are small snacks cooked in bamboo steamers. This meal is served seven days a week, and family members and friends often gather for tea on the weekend. Residents prefer to buy live seafood and freshly cut…
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