Culture
shock in Canada
by Yupadee Suenlamyai
Canada
is a country, consisting of ten provinces and three territories, in the
northern part of the continent of North America. Ottawa is the capital and
Toronto is the largest city in Canada. Canada is a developed country and one of
the wealthiest in the world, with the tenth highest nominal per capita income
globally, and the eighth highest ranking in the Human Development Index. It
ranks among the highest in international measurements of government
transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic freedom, and
education. Canada is in theory a cultural mosaic a collection of several
regional, aboriginal, and ethnic subcultures. Government policies such as
publicly funded health care, higher taxation to redistribute wealth, the
outlawing of capital punishment, strong efforts to eliminate poverty, strict
gun control, and the legalization of same-sex marriage are further social
indicators of Canada's political and cultural values.
First,
there
are many culture shocks on place in Canada. Niagara falls is the collective name for three
waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United
states. From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe falls,
the American falls and the Bridal Vei falls. The Niagara falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Gorge)
Next, Absolute World Towers,
Mississauga Architecture is a set of five residential towers is the city of
Mississauga, Ontario Canada. Known as the Marilyn Monroe Building, the twins
towers look like a twisted spiral shape in Toronto. Has been declared a skyscraper
of the year. With aunique architecture and unique. Rising 175 meters into the
Canadian skyling, they have been likened to Marilyn Monroe. The towers twist
209 from their base to the top 56 floors.
(http://www.dezeen.com/2012/12/12/absolute-towers-by-mad/) Then, Peggy's cove lighthouse is an
iconic Canadian image. It's one of the busiest tourist attractions in Nova Scotia
and is a prime attraction on the Lighthouse Trail scenic dive. Peggys Cove is a
classic red-and-white lighthouse still operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.
This lighthouse is one of the most-photographed structure in Atlantic Canada
and one of the most recognizable lighthouse in the world. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggys_Point_Lighthouse)
For
another thing, there are many culture shocks of festival. The Vancouver Symphony of Fire, If
there is one event that defines summer in Vancouver, it’s the Honda Celebration
of Light international fireworks competition and festival three nights of the
best fireworks displays you’ve ever seen. The Celebration of Light fireworks,
the prime viewing points will be extremely crowded. To get a spot at Downtown’s
most popular vantage point. This is the place to go: not only do you get the
best fireworks views.(http://www.theworldfestival.net/symphony-of-fire.html) Then, Touted as the “Greatest
Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Calgary Stampede is the world's largest outdoor
rodeo and a defining event for the city of Calgary. This multifaceted
celebration attracts over one million attendees annually. Each year the
Stampede Grounds, situated on the southeast corner of downtown, hosts stage
shows, the rodeo, rides, chuck wagon races, agricultural competitions, concerts
and more. Another popular attraction is the Grandstand Show, which features
singing and dancing and a grand finale fireworks display as the day draws to an
end. From pancake breakfasts to corporate parties to concerts, the city of
Calgary is abuzz with Stampede fever; cowboys and cowgirls can be found roaming
the streets in their country-western gear any time of the day. And, Considered
the largest winter carnival in the world, the Québec Winter Carnival or
Carnaval de Québec celebrates Canada's subzero temperatures for 17 days in
January/February. Reveling in everything winter, this carnival features a
snowman mascot named Bonhomme Carnavale who is presented with the keys to the
city by the mayor at the opening ceremonies. Bonhomme's home is an impressive
ice castle, which is built each year in the months leading up to the festival. This
carnival features events for the entire family and finds fun in the frigid temperatures
of winter's coldest months.(http://www.canada.worldweb.com/TravelArticles/Top10/8-147110.htxml)
Finally, there are many kinds of food such as, Poutine, originating in the
province of Quebec, made with french fries and cheese curds topped with a light
brown gravy-like sauce.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine) Next, Canadian Bacon is made from the
loin of pork and ham is made from specific parts of the leg, thigh or rump of
the pig, is covered with pea meal or corn meal.(https://www.quora.com/What-s-the-difference-between-Canadian-Bacon-and-ham) Then, One of the more popular
sweeteners is Maple Syrup. It is a 100% natural sweetener that is claimed to be
more nutritious and healthier than sugar. Maple syrup it also contains some minerals and
antioxidants. In addition, maple syrup features high levels of zinc and
manganese, keeping the heart healthy and boosting the immune system.(http://authoritynutrition.com/maple-syrup/, http://www.purecanadamaple.com/benefits-of-maple-syrup)
As the result, there are three culture shocks in
Canada : place, festival and food. It is a wonderful country. This country is
very various. There are many tribes and culture. Canada has the interesting
things such as, Maple leaf, Niagara falls, Absolute World Towers, Peggys Point
Lighthouse, Vancouver Symphony of fire, The Calgary Stampede, The Québec Winter
Carnival, Poutine, Canadian bacon and Maple syrup. It
is the new experience. This is a theme of Canada.
pic : http://www.studyabroad.com/in-canada
References
Canada. Retrieved on November 21, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada
Wikipedia. Niagara Gorde. Retrieved
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Absolute towers. Retrieved on
November 21, 2015, from http://www.dezeen.com/2012/12/12/absolute-towers-by-mad/
Peggys Point Light. Retrieved on
November 21, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggys_Point_Lighthouse
Symphony of fire. Retrieved on
November 21, 2015, from http://www.theworldfestival.net/symphony-of-fire.html
Travel Articles Top 10. Retrieved on
November 21, 2015, from http://www.canada.worldweb.com/TravelArticles/Top10/8-147110.htxml
Wikipedia. Poutine. Retrieved on
November 21, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine
Canadian Bacon. Retrieved on November
21, 2015, from https://www.quora.com/What-s-the-difference-between-Canadian-Bacon-and-ham
Maple syrup. Retrieved on November
21, 2015, from http://authoritynutrition.com/maple-syrup/
Benefits of Maple syrup. Retrieved on
November 21, 2015, from http://www.purecanadamaple.com/benefits-of-maple-syrup
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