culture shock in Nepal

Culture shock in Nepal

Never Ending Peace And Love

    

                                                                      by Ms. Titinan Kokbua 

                   Nepal is the best and most beautiful country on the world .This country stand for Never Ending Peace And Love. Not only the huge mountains, but it has various lakes, rivers, caves which are the inhabitant for varieties of wildlife and birds. Nepal is between the huge   nations   China and India. It has many people and language in its. Those populations are different religion   , The Nepalese population was Hindu, Buddhist , Muslim. Nepali is the officiallanguage , although a dozen different languages and about 3.0 major dialects are spoken.Mover the King of Nepal is as ethnically diverse as its terrain of fertile plains, broad valleys, and the highest mountain peaks in the world. Not only Nepal has  a diverse population but also has many strange deeply rules. The Nepalese government recongnize sexual rights by the law, and stop punish people who are homosexual. There are 3 cultures shock in Nepal such as culture shock on food, religion and street life.

                    First of all , it is a culture shock on food . People in countryside use water from natural sources  , and sewer lines within the village for consumption. Sine Nepal has worsened irrigation , in a local restaurant or a house. There is no running water or sanitation. The water pipeline as large plumbing which has water all the time. It is a hub for people to shower or  carry water back to the house. The water supply system in Nepal is very poor. A lot of diseases result from contaminated drinking water and inappropriate hygienic practices travelers are in Kathmandu using bottled water for drinking and cooking ; so people in the village had gathered to water treatment business . It is sold in each home or shop in Nepal. Furthermore ,The cuisine native to Nepal. These containers are made from brass. He polished until shiny Nepal and India had been rich brass . It is good for health. The brass can distributed heat evenly.

                                     
                                                       pic 1: the Nepal's national flag
                                             http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nepal

                   Second , culture shock on street life. Many children live on street and they use glue. About 95 percent of street children were using it . They live on the street, they are homeless , food-insecure and suffering from serious health problems. The children were addicted to glue sniffing because of hunger and the influence of friends. Therefore seeing and smelling marijuana on the street is normal. There are many marijuana more along the street and house . They use it to treat disease and religion ceremony . For Nepal marijuana is illegal. It is not surprising thjat we can see the use of marijuana on the street freely. In addition , the street in central Kathmandu has actively cars . Those cars were honking loudly as no different from Vietnamese. It is the culture basis of the driving safety of the people of Nepal. It is unlike some countries honk to show their displeasure.

                                               pic 2 : the enormous mountains

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                   Finally , it is the culture shock on religion. Every 5 years, the temple of goddess southeast of Nepal. There are animals that are killed in such rituals as many as 250,000 . This ceremony is a ritual of Nepalese Hindu. They believe that killing animals was the right thing. It can dispel evil away. Furthermore , one of religion in Nepal is Mahayana Buddhism. This sect , the monk can have family. Actually they are people who dress like him . Then there are a few of monk but when people come to the temple ,they need to celebrate. It become the tradition and improvements to dress like him more. Last of all , Hanuman palace is a place for important ceremonies of king  and the royal class. The door has a statue of Hanuman . It served as out posts to protect the palace. It is believed that Hanuman like angel.

                    Consequently, there are 3 culture shocks, culture shock on food. People in Nepal use water from pipeline as large plumbing because There is no running water in houses or restaurant. In restaurant or house they always use brass in their meal , they know It is good for health. Culture shock on street life . Many children who live on street use glue. They are homeless and food. Not only many children on street but also marijuana , you can see them easily. Last of all culture shock on religion. They believe that the killing is right and can dispel evil away. Mahayana Buddhism , the monk has family. Actually they just are people who dress like him. Their palace has hanuman who protect the palace and they believe he is an angel.

                                                        pic 3: Nepal house

                                   http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nepal

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culture shock in Canada

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 : https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html

                               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 on November 21, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Gorge

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

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_ThTyE0rZ0

culture shock in Tibet

Culture shocks in Tibet

                                                                       by Miss Chayapha Anuson

Tibet is located on the Himalayan plateau, the world’s highest and largest plateau which covers an area of 2.5 million square kilometers. It is at an elevation of 4900 meters or 16000 feet above sea-level.(www.chinahighlights.com) This is the reason why it is known as the “Roof of the World”. Leader of the country is Dalai Lama, the leader of monks. Tibet has theocracy and administered by the Kashag, a council of four, and 400–500 officials drawn from the traditional. The Tibet Autonomous Region is a province-level entity of the People's Republic of China. It is governed by a People's Government, led by a Chairman. Culture shocks in Tibet there are a lot of things on climate, tourist attraction and food.

            First of all, Culture shocks in Tibet is the climate. Due to Tibet is very high from sea level, therefore amount of oxygen in the thin air. Weather in Tibet are low temperature and simple changes. Each day the temperature may very different.Tibet has 4 seasons of the year, spring, summer, fall and Winter. During the cold weather is between December and February. Snow cover across the country. Blizzard is extremely dangerous, which may occur at any time. Winter of Tibet has called the most brutal winters. However, Tibetans only to withstand the icy cold of the Tibetan plateau. (www.chinahighlights.com)

The second, Culture shocks in Tibet is the tourist attraction. Potala palace is a popular place for tourists to visit. The Potala palace is a symbol of Tibet, the majestic white and red building complex, set against grey/green mountains and blue sky, is an iconic image of the Roof of the World. The next place is Shangri-La, the land where full of natural wonders. Shangri-La is rich in natural resources from valuable herbs to rich mineral deposits and many animals. As a Chinese saying, "The earliest sunrise is seen in Shangri-La; and the most unique place is also there". Once traveler visit, they will fully appreciate the meaning of this saying. In addition, the warm welcome of the residents of this land will make traveler feel at

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home. Another popular attraction is the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon. From under the sea to the towering mountains of Tibet, the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in the Chinese Himalayas is regardedby many as the deepest canyon in the world. The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is even longer than the Grand Canyon in the US. (www.tibettravel.com/en/ Attractions /Yarlung - Zangbo)

            At the end, Culture shocks in Tibet is the food.The most important crop in Tibet is barley. Flour milled from roasted barley, called tsampa, is the staple food of Tibet, as well as Balep is Tibetan bread eaten for breakfast and lunch. There are various other types of balep bread and fried pies. Thukpa is a dinner staple consisting of vegetables, meat, and noodles of various shapes in broth. Tibetan cuisine is traditionally served with bamboo chopsticks, in contrast to other Himalayan cuisines, which are eaten by hand. Small soup bowls are also used by Tibetans, and the rich are known to have used bowls of gold and silver.

As a result, there are 3 culture shocks in Tibet, the climate, tourist attraction, and food. Tibet, the roof of the world, is every traveler's dream. Invitation to visit Tibet If you like the land where is every travelers’ dream. It is a land of spectacular monasteries, tranquil holy lakes, transparent pure blue sky and scattered herds of yak and nomads. Every year, millions of visitors and pilgrims come here through a tough journey to explore the Tibetan culture and the fantastic scenery. There are so many Buddhist buildings in Tibet due to Tibetans’ strong culture of faith, the oldest and most popular ones.

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