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The Asian Culture
Miss Palomine tells the student about the Asian culture. She introduces some of the most well known Asian languages. Miss Palomine then gives an overview of Asian food, dress, and Asian technologies and medicines that are used in the...
TED Talks
It's (past) time to appreciate cultural diversity | Hayley Yeates
With tart humor, Hayley Yeates makes the case that investing in cultural diversity is just as important as fostering gender diversity.
Wonderscape
Asian New Year Celebrations: Customs and Traditions Across Cultures
This video explores the diverse New Year celebrations in Asian cultures, including the Korean New Year with its hanbok attire and sebe bows, Japanese New Year with mochi and bell-ringing traditions, and the Vietnamese New Year, or Tet,...
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India Local Culture
New ReviewIndia’s dramatic changes over the past decade and a half have created opportunities and growth never before imagined by the country’s billion plus people. These changes have brought new ideas, attitudes, values, and hope into the...
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China - Silk Road - Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Kashgar
Kashgar, a historic city in Xinjiang, is a key hub on the ancient Silk Road, connecting the east and west. Founded over 2000 years ago, it reflects a blend of Persian, Arab, Mongol, and Russian influences in its architecture and customs....
Janus Academy
Watch Out For Those Chinese Aunties | Unique Chinese Culture | Try Not to Laugh!
China has some really unique cultures. Sometimes you just don’t know how to react when it happens to you. Watch this video to know how Chinese aunties are like and be prepared when you meet one one day!
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The Mexican Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Mexican-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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Visiting Japan
New ReviewTraveling to Japan, or planning to do business there? Learn more about the Japanese people—their beliefs, values, customs, lifestyles, and mind-sets. Explore what has influenced the way the Japanese think and act. Japan remains an...
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Singapore Culture and Values
New ReviewAlthough most Singaporeans are influenced by Western popular culture and media, they are Asian in their social etiquette and customs. They tend to be kind and courteous. Humility, reserve, and modesty are valued. Rarely are they...
NASA
What's on the Menu? Food and Culture on the Space Station
In honor of Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the intersection of food and culture in space from NASA astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams, whose father immigrated to the U.S. from India, and...
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Standing & Space
New ReviewOne important nonverbal cultural cue is physical proximity to others. For instance, how close do you stand to others? What is your comfort zone? Standing distances shrink and expand across cultures. Learn how people might mark their...
TED Talks
TED: K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal
For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy expert Neeraj Aggarwal. But now, Asia’s rising cultural and intellectual influence is redefining this established order. He explores how...
Curated Video
The Dynamic City of Hong Kong
In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this fascinating destination, exploring its rich history, cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. The city encompasses the belief of yin and yang by...
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Unification and Cultural Revival During the Gupta Era
In the centuries following the Mauryan Empire, India experienced periods of political disunity. In the fourth century AD, however, the Gupta dynasty emerged, ushering in a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural revival. During this...
Curated Video
Istanbul: A Journey through History and Culture
Exploring Istanbul, Turkey:Our journey begins with a tour of the exotic city of Istanbul, Turkey, formerly known as Constantinople. As the country's historical, economic, and cultural center, Istanbul offers a fascinating blend of...
Curated Video
The History and Culture of Coffee
This video, provides a brief overview of coffee, discussing its origins, cultivation, and different brewing methods. Learn about unique types of coffee, such as Kopi Luwak, which is made from beans ingested by Asian palm civets. Explore...
Great Big Story
Adopted as a Baby_ a Farmer Digs Into Her Culture
Join Kristen Leach on her farming journey as she grows Korean and East Asian herbs in California, enriching local cuisines.
Wonderscape
The Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar: A Journey Through Time and Mythology
This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...
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Chinese New Year: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity
This video provides an overview of the celebration of Chinese New Year, highlighting its cultural significance and traditions. It emphasizes that Chinese New Year is not only celebrated by the Chinese but also by many other Asian...
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The Aryan Influx and the Evolution of Early Indian Civilization
The Indus Valley civilization began to decline around 2000 BC. This decline coincided with the arrival of the Aryans, nomadic warriors who spread across the fertile Indian plains. Their society, divided into three classes—farmers,...
The March of Time
c1950: SOUTH PACIFIC ASIAN DANCE: VS Various South Pacific Asian dancers & performers dancing outdoors near shrine, females dancing, male dancing w/ two young children, another male dancing w/ boy. Native dance, indigenous people, tradition, culture
MOT c1950: SOUTH PACIFIC ASIAN DANCE: VS Various South Pacific Asian dancers & performers dancing outdoors near shrine, females dancing, male dancing w/ two young children, another male dancing w/ boy. Native dance, indigenous people,...
The March of Time
c1950: SOUTH PACIFIC ASIAN DANCE: VS Various South Pacific Asian male dancers dancing during outdoor show, fending off another dancer in costume (spirit, monster). Native dance, indigenous people, tradition, culture, music
MOT c1950: SOUTH PACIFIC ASIAN DANCE: VS Various South Pacific Asian male dancers dancing during outdoor show, fending off another dancer in costume (spirit, monster). Native dance, indigenous people, tradition, culture, music
The Met
Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons: Nature, Literature, and the Arts
Haruo Shirane, Shincho Professor of Japanese Literature and Culture, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Columbia University Presented as part of the Sunday at the Met series, this is the first talk in a series of lectures...
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Snapshot of Japan
New ReviewMyth indicates that Japan was founded in 660 BCE by Emperor Jimmu, but the first clear records, provided by the Chinese, are from almost one thousand years later. Since its beginnings, Japan has been heavily influenced by both the Korean...