This book is gifted to Yavuz Sultan Selim Science High School's Teachers and Students.

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CULTURE OF SPAIN

Originating in the 19th century Flamenco dance is an integral part of Spanish culture, with guitar music and vibrant costumes.

In Spain, it is very difficult to see people on the streets between 14.00 and 17.00 because it is siesta time.

Madrid is the capital of Spain, which has coasts on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Festivals are very important in Spain. For example, Dia De Los Muertos is a beautiful festival where families honor their deceased loved ones in a joyful and festive atmosphere, teaching children the concept of respect and the importance of family. 

Paella is traditional Spanish dish. It is a rice dish made with chicken, fish and saffron. 

            CULTURE OF IRELAND

When you think of Ireland, red hair comes to mind. Red hair, called the Celtic gene, is combined with pale skin, light eyes and freckles. After Scotland, Ireland is second with a 10% Celtic population.  Ireland's traditional music and dances called Riverdance have become a phenomenon. To see traditional music and Riverdance, listen to Tell Me Ma.

Potatoes are an indispensable vegetable for Ireland and can be found in almost every meal. Also, since it is an island country, seafood is consumed abundantly.

Home to many writers such as Oscar Wilde, Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Founded by Viking settelements, the city lies on the banks of the Liffey River.

                    CULTURE OF INDIA

In India, entering the Ganges River represents purification. According to Indian culture, cremating a deceased person on the banks of the Ganges River and throwing their ashes into the river represents the liberation of the souls of the dead.

The most colorful and famous of Indian traditions is undoubtedly the Holi Festival. In this festival, everyone throws paint at each other and has fun. Indians celebrate the arrival of spring with this festival, especially to entertain the elderly, to save them from loneliness and to relieve them of spring fatigue.

New Delhi, the capital of India, is the second most populous city in the world and home to the world's billionaires. India has 22 official languages and 1600 languages are spoken throughout the country.

India is an Asian country full of contradictions. In the country where Hinduism is predominant, religions such as Islam and Christianity are also common.

                     CULTURE OF JAPAN

Sushi, a Japanese cuisine, is a rice-based dish cooked with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt and combined with various types of fish, seaweed, vegetables, and eggs. The word sushi in Japanese refers to a wide range of foods prepared with rice.

Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Held to celebrate the arrival of spring in Japan, Sakura Matsuri is of great importance to the Japanese people. During this time when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, the Japanese have picnics with their families and friends, wear their traditional kimonos, and walk under the cherry blossoms in parks. The festival takes place in various regions of Japan in April.

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Sensō-ji (Japanese: 浅草寺) is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan. The temple is located in Asakusa and is the oldest temple in Tokyo. Formerly affiliated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became independent after World War II.

  CULTURE OF BRAZIL

Colourful, raucous and hedonistic, there’s a reason Carnival is one of the best-known parties in the world. Parades of elaborate floats and bejewelled dancers in barely-there costumes dancing to samba may be the main event, but the revelry begins a whole month before. Each February in the lead-up to Lent, the caipirinhas are free-flowing as clubs hold glitzy parties and street parties (also known as blocos) take over the streets. Each blocos has its own theme with some of the most popular being Banda de Ipanema, Sargento Pimenta (Seargent Pepper) and Afroreggae. While Rio is undoubtedly the most famous Carnival party, there are huge celebrations all over Brazil from Bahia to Sao Paolo.

Coxinha is a beloved Brazilian snack featuring shredded chicken enveloped in a doughy embrace, shaped like a drumstick, and crisped to perfection through deep frying. These savory morsels are irresistible and make for an ideal street food indulgence.

Neymar, who played 116 international matches for Brazil, scored 70 goals in these matches but could not bring the World Cup to his country.