Global Culture and Tourism Geography

Rafael Enciso Recto Fe bruary 12,2023

BSTM 112 A
Instructions:
Research at least 5 different cultures in different countries:

1.Wedding Cake, UK
In the UK, food-based traditions hold significant cultural importance, including the practice of saving the
top tier of a wedding cake to eat on the couple's first anniversary for good luck. This tradition stems
from the preservation qualities of the traditional wedding cake, typically made from alcohol-soaked
fruitcake, marzipan, and royal icing. Such customs illustrate how food rituals are deeply embedded in
daily life and symbolize various cultural beliefs and values.

2.Eating Jesus, Italy

Religious traditions hold profound significance across cultures, fostering a sense of spiritual connection
and community. In Italy, as in many other countries, religious practices are intertwined with food rituals.
For Catholics, the act of consuming a communion wafer during the sacrament of holy communion
symbolizes the consumption of the body of Jesus Christ through the mystical process of
transubstantiation. These traditions serve to define individuals' beliefs and identities while promoting a
sense of unity among believers worldwide.

3.Fireworks, Australia
In Australia, the tradition of hosting large public fireworks displays on occasions like the Queen's
Birthday and Empire Day has diminished over the years. This decline can be attributed to the banning of
fireworks sales in several states during the 1980s, leading to a gradual fading of the tradition.

4.Flamenco, Spain
In Spain, flamenco music and dance are iconic elements of the cultural landscape, much like mariachi
bands are to Mexico. These traditional art forms showcase the diversity and richness of cultural
expression worldwide. While the instruments and dance styles vary greatly across cultures, they possess
a universal power to evoke emotions and connect people across linguistic and cultural barriers, as
evidenced by the ability of traditional music to move listeners, even without understanding the lyrics.

5.Royal Worship, Vanuatu

In Vanuatu, on the southern island of Tanna, the Kastom people of Yaohnanen village practice the Prince
Philip Movement, a religious sect venerating Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen
Elizabeth II, as a divine figure. This unique cultural practice involves holding ceremonial feasts and
dances annually on Prince Philip's birthday to honor him as a revered deity.