Celebrate Diversity With A Culture Night

by Teresa McEntire | More from this Blogger

22 Jun 2006 09:13 AM

Our world is made up of many different countries, each with their own unique customs and cultures. So take some time and celebrate different countries by having a culture night. This could be done on a monthly basis where each month your family learns about a different country. Or you can take one night and have each family member share information about a different country.

You will want to start by visiting your local library or searching on-line for information about the country you are interested in. Then use all or one of the following ideas for your own culture night.

Play a Game Learn a game that originated from the country and play it as a family.

Make a Craft Make something that is unique to the country. For Japan you could make a paper lantern, kite, or learn origami. For Mexico you could make a piñata together.

Create a Flag Use paper or material to create the country's flag.

Share Interesting Facts Find some interesting facts that each person could share. Consider things like:

• Historical facts - make them interesting like the French Revolution and the guillotine
• A holiday that is celebrated in the country
• An important person that came from that country - this could be an artist, musician, or historical figure
• Describe the building or history of notable monuments such as Big Ben, the Kremlin, or Leaning Tower of Pisa (including a picture is a great addition)

Eat Food Take some time and create a full meal or just a dessert that originates from your country. If you are celebrating more than one country make a variety of foods that your family can sample.

Read a Story Share a folktale that originated from the country.

Look at Pictures Find pictures on-line or in books that show the culture and different tourist sites from the country and get a glimpse of the country.

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Teresa McEntire grew up in Utah the oldest of four children. She currently lives in Kuna, Idaho, near Boise. She and her husband Gene have been married for almost ten years.

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