INTERNATIONAL WEEK QATAR FINLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Cultural Online Activity 21-28.11.2021
CREATE AND COOPERATE WITH YOUR FAMILY
Food and Beverages Tradition and Manners Leisure and Sports Activities Tourist Attractions and Nature National Costumes and Dressing code
• Sarah Yacef 1A • Algeria is a big country
ALGERIA
• My home country is very big, it is so big that it can fit 7 times Finland and 200 times Qatar. It has very different landscape on the north compared to the south. • North Algeria is very green • With forests and mountains and snow during winter
• South Algeria is a Desert
ALGERIA
• The Sahara the largest desert in the world with dunes as high as mountains • Algeria has very diverse cultures, languages and nature… but • Many people do not know the hidden gem of North Africa
Samra grade 2
AZERBAIJAN
• Azerbaijan is surrounded with Caucasus Mountains, waters of the Caspian Sea, and the rich valleys and forests that lie in between.
We have Bisons, leopards, bears in forests and mountains We swim and meet sun rise in Caspian Sea which is the largest lake in the world.
We learn history from old castles
� I welcome you in my country �
Azerbaijan Traditions and celebrations By: Farah grade 5
Azerbaijan Celebrates New Year, International Women's Day, Armed Forces Day, Independence Day of Azerbaijan, Nowruz and more. Nowruz is the most famous holiday in Azerbaijan. A month before Nowruz: Each Tuesday people celebrate the day of one of the four elements – water, fire, earth and wind. People do house cleaning, plant trees, make new dresses, paint eggs, and make national pastries such as shekerbura, pakhlava, shorgoghal, in additional to a great variety of national cuisine. How does Azerbaijan celebrate Nowruz? It is usually celebrated in the evening by performing rituals such as jumping over bonfires and lighting off firecrackers and fireworks.
Made by: Malahat Aghasiyeva For International day
Azerbaijan
• The national food of Azerbaijan is “Plov.” • Its basically just rice but seasoned with “Brof.”
Food/cuisine
• Speaking of “Plov” the second most popular food is actually “Shah plov” and its also rice but fried with dough. • Dolma. Dolma is what I have most experience with and its actually really good! • And its just grape leaves stuffed. They can either be stuffed with rice or meat.
Azerbaijans landmarks
Heydar Aleyiv centre Heydar Aleyiv used to be the president before he died of a heart failure at the age of 80. The reason why “Heydar aleyiv centre” was created is because it is known as a symbol of the nation build and the recent development
Maiden tower\ (Qiz Qalasi) • Maiden tower has a very strong history behind it but I cant say the whole story right now so ill just shorten it. • If we are running out of time I don’t have to say it. Its gonna be the slide after this so im just gonna say facts about the MAIDEN TOWER • The Maiden tower is actually 2,600 years old yes I know its really old, • The view from the roof takes in the alleys of the Old City, the Baku Boulevard, the house of Isa bek Hajinski and the Baku Bay.
Maiden tower legend
(skip if we need to) (and yes legend we don’t
have the real story)
• Once upon a time, there was an ancient town-fortress of Baku. The fortress had a Fire Temple-Tower. In very ancient times, an enemy surrounded the fortress. The enemy ordered Baku's people to surrender but they refused. So the enemy launched a siege to get rid of the fortress and capture all inhabitants as slaves. Many fortress' defenders died trying to stop enemy attacks. Meanwhile, the enemy’s captain ordered the water supply lines to be cut. So everybody was thirsty inside the fortress (maiden tower). No water no food, only blood, and death. And the Supreme Magi, together with other priests, prayed to the Holy Fire in the fortress' Fire Temple-Tower, asking the God of Ahura Mazda to help the people. They prayed day and night asking Ahura Mazda to save their life and to push the enemy back. Finally, he heard their prayers. On the next day, the people saw that a large piece of the Holy Fire fell down from the top of the Fire Temple-Tower. A gorgeous girl came out from the fire. She had long fire-colored hair. The crowd went down on their knees and started to pray to her. She said: "Don't worry. I'll help and protect you. Give me a sword and a helmet. The enemy should not see my girl's hair, open a fortress' gate". Meanwhile, the enemy's commander was waiting outside for the fortress' pahlevan for one-to-one combat. If the fortress' pahlevan had won the fight, then the enemy's army would back away. But if the enemy won, they would capture the fortress and all surviving fighters would be slaves. The fortress' gate was opened and the enemy's commander saw that one pahlevan was coming to fight him. The heavy battle began. In one of God's blessed moments, the fortress' pahlevan dragged the enemy and put a knife direct to his neck. The enemy's commander screamed: "You win! Who are you? Take your helmet off. I want to see your face, pahlevan!" He took off the helmet and saw that the fortress' pahlevan was a beautiful girl with long fire-colored hair. He said suprisly: "Oh, you are a girl! You are a brave and beautiful girl! If girls of Baku are so brave, I'll never capture your fortress! Don't kill me, beauty!" He fell in love with her for her beauty and bravery. He asked her to marry him. Of course, the girl did not kill him. She fell in love with him too for his open heart. Thus, the enemy did not capture Baku and the local people named a tower as the Maiden tower.
Maiden tower I have actually visíted this tower before
Azerbaijani Food: 6 Most Popular and Traditional Dishes / drinks to Try
• By Aisha Aghaisyeva 8A
1 – Plov – Traditional Rice and Meat
One of the most well-known dishes in Azerbaijan is plov. It can have different names, depending on the main ingredients used. Essentially, plov is a rice-based dish. It can be accompanied by a wide range of delicious foods and combinations. Govourma plov (fried plov) and sebzi govourma plov (sebzi is cooked pieces of meat or meatballs with greens and onions) are just two of many other popular plovs in Azerbaijan. When it comes to the rice, Azerbaijani's love to steam long grain rice with saffron, giving it a delightful aromatic quality. The rice is then finished with a layer of golden crust, or gazmag, at the bottom.Gazmag is made by mixing flour, butter, eggs, and yogurt. If those ingredients are not available, placing the rice on the lavash (flat bread) or peeled sliced potatoes also works well.Plov is an important Azerbaijani food. It’s been cooked in the country for generations.
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‘Khan Ashi‘, or shah plov, consists of a hearty rice base,
– Shah Plov – Traditional Rice with Fried Dough
topped with meat and finished with a crust of fried dough. The crust is a distinguishing detail of shah plov. It is made of flaky lavash, in which the plov is cooked. Once you’ve steamed your saffron-infused rice, you can top khan ashi with a wide range of ingredients. These include chicken or meat, roasted chestnuts, nuts, dried apricots, prunes, raisins, and other dried fruits and different seasonings. Since the dish can remain warm for up to several hours after cooking, it is perfect for weddings, parties, and other special occasions.
3 – Dolma – Stuffed Grape Leaves
The name of this dish originates from the shortened Azerbaijani word ‘dolma’, which means ‘stuffed’. Dolma is a traditional Azerbaijani dish, which is also popular in Eastern Europe and in Mediterranean cuisine. Essentially, it’s a mixture of meat, onion, rice, peas, and spices, wrapped in grape leaves or stuffed in vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet peppers, or eggplant. Dolma is usually bite sized. It should be filling, but never too big. Served with a large scoop of creamy garlic yogurt sauce, or gatyg, these pockets of goodness are truly divine. Dolma is eaten with a wide range of fresh ingredients, like bread, tomato, cucumber, and other greens. Dolma is an important part of Azerbaijani cuisine. As a food, its simple, filling, and utilizes many of the country’s available ingredients.
4 – Saj Ichi – Azerbaijanian Barbecue
Many Azerbaijani foods, even today, are still prepared with ancient cooking methods. Traditionally, cooking in copper or clay pots has given Azerbaijani cooking a unique and distinctive flavor. Saj ichi is Azerbaijan’s take on barbecue. Traditionally, lamb is the meat of choice, as it’s been eaten in the country for centuries. Once you’ve diced your lamb, you cook it over hot coals, in a copper pan, with cubed potatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. This delicious dish pairs perfectly with Ayran, which is a super refreshing and healthy Azerbaijanian-Turkish drink, made of water, yogurt, and salt.
5 Black tea
This is the most common type of tea in Azerbaijan, where tea is highly appreciated in general. Some even consider the black tea to be the national drink of Azerbaijan. It's served with lemon, honey, sugar and different small snacks, mainly after a meal, to improve digestion.
6 Sherbet • Sherbet is the second most common thing t drink in Azerbaijan after a fine cup of tea. It's made of herb water with saffron, mint, and basil, to which some fruits, berries, lemons, and sugar are added. This drink is served cold, and it's very refreshing in the hot summer months.
Nature and Tourist Attractions in Egypt
Nile River Lucinda
Giza Pyramids
Great Sphinx
Karnak Temple
Ram Road 1200 meter Karnak Temple
Valley of The Kings Tombs
Muhammd Ali Mosque in the Capital Cairo
The Egyptian Museum
Khan Al Khalili (Antiques).
The End Done by Lucinda from Egypt.
Egypt
Tala Emadeldin grade 0
Menkaure
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Khafre
Khufu
1. The pyramids – especially the Great Pyramid of Giza are some of the most magnificent man made structures in the history. 2. The pyramids were built by pharohs at Giza. 3. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 4. The pyramids were built from very big stones. 5. The pharohs built the pyramids to be their tombs. 6. The best time to visit the pyramids of Giza is December to February.
FINLAND Viivi Pohjonen grade 4C In Finland there are many nice lakes and when it is spring the water is very clear. You can go fishing or simply spend time in the woods. In the north you can also witness the northern lights if you are lucky. There are also glass iglus where you can spend the night and watch the sky.
During the winter it can be really cold mostly in the north. In the winter you can skate or make a snow man and ski. Nature can be really white during the winter
In Helsinki you can find many attractions. Orthodox churches in particular are really excellent places to visit.
FINLAND Ville 6A
Finland has amazing forests, which you can hike in, amazing lakes, wich you can swim in. You can find beautiful wildlife in these beautiful forests.
FINLAND
• In the winter, Finland’s green landscapes turn into wonderful white landscapes, you can happily play with the snow all day long
FINLAND • In Lapland you can see the most beautiful skies, when you see these images of the northern lights, you probably get attracted to visit there yourself!
•Not only does Finland have beautiful landscapes, Finland also has wonderful tourist spots! You are probably buying a ticket to visit right now…
LAPPI – FINNISH LAPLAND •Lapland is one of the most beautiful places in Finland, if not the world. •It is located in the north part of Finland.
Same people live in Lapland. They are the indigenous people of Finland.
The nature in Lapland is amazing. In the summer it is very green and in the winter there is a lot of snow. Temperature can drop to -40 Celsius degrees.
The Northern Lights so uniquely beautiful that people travel from all over the world to see them.
LAPLAND Reindeers and Santa Claus live in Lapland.
The reindeers live freely in Lapland and people need to make way for them because they don’t move
Few centuries a ago gold panning was something very traditional in Lapland. You can still try it if you visit Lapland
Letut - Finnish Pancakes These pancakes belong to Summer! They are thin, golden brown and crispy on the edges. They can be served with sweet or savory fillings but the most traditional way is to enjoy pancakes with jam (raspberry, strawberry, apple…), topped with whipped cream. Pancakes can easily be fried on a stove but they taste better when they are fried on an open fire.
Ingredients 3dl fresh milk 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1-2 tbsp sugar (optional) 2 dl (all purpose) flour Butter for frying
Directions Step 1 - Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Let sit for 15 min. Step 2 - Place a nonstick frying pan (for example an omelet pan) on a stove. Set the stove on medium hot heat. Step 3 - Put about one tablespoon of butter on the pan and let it melt. Then, pour about one deciliter of pancake mix. You can shake the pan carefully to make the mix spread evenly on the pan. You should have a nice ring of butter around the mix. That gives the pancake delicious, crispy edges. Step 4 - When the dough has set, flip the pancake with a thin spatula. Fry the pancakes 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown. Step 5 - Add your favorite toppings and enjoy! Recipe by Ms. Maisa; Photos by Ms. Taija
Aaron 2A November 2021 Zugspitze - Top of Germany Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany – 2962 m above sea level. Location: In Bavaria, a mountain between Germany and Austria.
Examples of winter activities:. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring ice skating, winter hiking, horse sleigh rides. Examples of summer activities: Hiking and climbing. Sledging possible all year round.
Three •3 ways to reach the peak. There are 2 cable cars and 1 cogwheel train that takes you up to Zugspitze. •3 of Germany’s five glaciers are found on Zugspitze. •3 normal routes to Zugspitze; the easiest starts from Garmisch – Partenkirchen via Reintal followed by the routes in Höllental and Austrian Cirque. •Golden Eagle •The most majestic bird appearing on Zugspitze is the golden eagle, a huge dark brown raptor. It is also the national animal of Germany. It symbolizes courage, strengt and victory.
• Ingredients For Langos 1 instant yeast
HUNGARY Langos (pronounce langosh)
1 teaspoon sugar 600 grams all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 400 ml warm water Canola oil, for frying 2 cloves garlic, halved • This deep fried flatbread is a common street food in Hungary where it is served warm with sour cream and grated cheese, rubbed with garlic or garlic butter, or doused with garlic water.
Indonesian Culture Made by: Nadya 5C
Reog Ponorogo (traditional dance from Ponorogo city) Reog Ponorogo is a traditional attraction dance from Ponorogo city. Its costume is a lion head with peacock feathers at the top back.
Karapan Sapi (bull race) Karapan Sapi is a bull racing festival in Madura Island. Every year from July – October. Local bulls wear wooden skids and are raced for about 130 metres.
Lompat Batu Nias (jumping stone tradition) Lompat Batu Nias is practiced by the Nias tribe. They will have to jump over a 2 metre stone wall!
Indonesia Independence Day (17th of August) The Indonesian Independence Day is celebration 17th August. It has been celebrated for 76 years from 1945 – 2021.
Heroes Day (10th of Nov.) That day is the rememberence of the 1945 battle Indonesia had in Surabaya.
Thank You •Made by: Nadya 5C
Faisal Hourani 1A
Jordan Wadi Rum lies in the far south of Jordan. It is about 300km (185mi) south of the Capital Amman. It was officially protected as early as 1997 as ‘Wadi Rum Protected Area’, and now comprises an area nearly as large as New York City!
An Open Air Library Besides stunning desert landscape, Wadi Rum also boasts astounding cultural landscape. 25,000 petroglyphs (rock carvings), 20,000 inscriptions, and 154 archaeological sites have been discovered within this place. These discoverings illustrate the 12.000 years of human occupation in the Wadi Rum desert. They tell us stories about the history and evolution of human activity in the Arabian Peninsula. This was one of the reasons for UNESCO to put our desert on the World Heritage List.
JORDAN
Faisal Hourani
• A Real Fairytale place at Night!
• A famous location for films
• Wadi Rum doesn't only look gorgeous in the day. During clear night, when millions of shining stars illuminate the dark sky you will feel as if you are in a fairytale world. This is because there is no light pollution in Wadi Rum; campfire is used to light the night. Camping is the best way to enjoy a magical night in Wadi Rum at one of the many traditional camps hosted by the local Bedouins.
• Many films have been filmed in Wadi Rum, like The Martian, Lawrence of Arabia, and even the award-winning Jordanian film THEEB.
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Jordan • I am Tamim Omar from Jordan, I would like to introduce my country to my Class Mate. • Tourism in Jordan is considered one of the most important economic sectors . • The tourist attractions, such as archaeological, religious, therapeutic, cultural and recreational sites, and here is the most popular places in my country
• Petra (you can see the photo on my shirt � • Al Aqaba
Thank You All • Wadi Ram
• Jarash
KENYA’S NATURE Christine Kamau 4C
• Kenya ‘s inland consists of broad plains and many hills. Its nature is colorful, beautiful, and big. Kenya has many trees, plants, farms and wild animals.. Visit Kenya to see amazing sights. Kenya also has a long coast and coral reefs bordering the Indian ocean it has very clean white sands and nice rich hotels. You can visit the coast for wind surfing, snorkeling, and seeing dolphins.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Kenya has many parks that are full of plants and animals. Some of them include Nairobi, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Parks. One of Kenya’s most popular tourist destination is Maasai Mara National Park filled with different types of animals. You can see animals like lions, elephants, rhino, buffalos, leopards, various birds like the ostrich, pigeon, and many others. This is a favorite destination for many people who go on safari. It has several hotels, lodges, and campsites. Another tourist attraction is the National Museum(s) of Kenya, which is full of heritage and history of Kenya and its animals. • Kenya also has many mountains such as Mount Kenya, which is the second highest in Africa, mount Elgon, mount Longonot and the Aberdare ranges. The great rift valley passes through Kenya and has several lakes in it. Like Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, which is home to flamingos and lake Bogoria which has hot springs. If you love the outdoors, you can visit any of these places.
• Kenya also has many mountains such as Mount Kenya, which is the second highest in Africa, mount Elgon, mount Longonot and the Aberdare ranges. The great rift valley passes through Kenya and has several lakes in it. Like Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, which is home to flamingos and lake Bogoria which has hot springs. If you love the outdoors, you can visit any of these places.
• I have been to most of these places, and I can say they are wonderful. As we say, Karibu Kenya hakuna matata – welcome to Kenya where there are no problems. The land of Lion King.
KOREAN FOOD Lia Moon Affaneh Class 1 A
KIMBAP
김밥
김치
Jajung-Myun
KIMCHI
자장면
LEBANON
RAFKA MARIA EID
GRADE 3 A
• My Lebanon: officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia, it is 10452 square kilometer. • Capital: Beirut • Dialing code: +961 • Currency: Lebanese pound • Population: 6.825 million (2020) World Bank • It is known by its beautiful nature and many tourists attractions. • We have 4 seasons in Lebanon: Spring, summer, autumn and Winter.
Nature
NATURE
Tourists Attractions: Lebanon is famous with many old tourists sites all over its land, some are aged over 5000 years old like Byblos the oldest city in the world.
• Byblos
Akkoura
Balaa
Some other attractions:
Nasi Lemak History: Origins of Malaysia’s National Dish
All About the Country’s Beloved Rice Dish. “Nasi Lemak is a staple in Malaysian cuisine and you can find it from food stalls to high end local restaurants. Learn the nasi lemak history, origin stories, and variations of milk the rice dish.” thearomatic coconut steamed and infused with fresh pandan leaves
deep fried fish or chicken wings
otah, or grilled fish paste
ikan bilis, or fried local anchovies
peanuts
hard boiled egg
cucumber slices
sambal, or spicy chili paste (which is the signature condiment of the dish and in Malaysia)
• Variations typically replace the main protein with curries like rendang, fried chicken, seafood, more vegetables, or a non-halal meat like pork. Because of the versatility, the dish has been embraced by all ethnic groups in Malaysia.
Origins of Nasi Lemak
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Like many famous dishes, nasi lemak does not have one definitive origin story, rather it has multiple possible creations all of which originate from Malaysia itself.
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The first comes from the 15th century in Malacca, just outside of Kuala Lumpur. A daughter accidentally spilled coconut milk into a pot of boiling rice. When her mother, named Mak, came home from work she asked her daughter what was that fragrant smell. The daughter responded, “Nasi le, Mak!” meaning, “Rice, mother!” Hence, the possible origin and name for nasi lemak.
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Another possible history of the dish comes from farmers where they made a cheap, filling and complete dish full of carbs and the country’s seafood and coconuts. The dish gave them energy and sufficient fats to be able to work the fields all day.
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While origins of the dish could trace back centuries earlier, the first written evidence of nasi lemak was seen in 1909 from a British administrator who noted that the rice made with coconut cream instead of water was served at weddings and local festivals.
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After World War II, the dish further popularized as a workers meal who feasted on the hearty plate for breakfast. On their plates was the creamy rice, fried fish or fried prawns, and kangkung, or the water spinach.
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In the 1970s, nasi lemak for breakfast became a thing as it was neatly all packed in banana leaves as sold as cheap as 30 cents.
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For the next decades, as the dish spread and varied throughout the country, it was eaten beyond breakfast and proudly by every Malaysian.
NORWAY
Frida Steen-Berg, Gr3C: NORWAY 17 of May -The Constitution Day
• The 17th of May is the national day in Norway, celebrating that the constitution of Norway was signed in 1814. • All over Norway, children parade with their schools carrying flags and wear national costumes, called “bunad”. The colors and patterns of the “bunad” varies between different geographical parts of Norway. • Frida enjoys the 17th of May since she gets to eat lots of ice and play in various amusement parks.
NORWAY
Norway´s National Day is the 17th of May.
Most people dress up in our national costume called “bunad”.
We have parades where all school children go together with their class, and they sing songs and wave their flags.
Children get to eat as much ice cream they want that day.
Alise This is me in my «bunad».
Norway is a country with beautiful scenery. You can see mountains, fjords, forests, waterfalls, northern lights, and snow.
Tourist attractions • Facts:
Capital: Oslo
Population:5 million
Language: Norwegian
Some wild animals: deer, elk, bear, wolf, fox, seal, whale
Some farm animals: sheep, cows, pigs
Monarchy: King Harald and Queen Sonja
Sports: skiing, football, handball, athletics, cycling, skating, golf and more
Traditional dishes:
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Pinnekjøtt (lamb)
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Laks (salmon)
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Kjøttkaker (meatballs)
Holmenkollen - skijump
Oslo Operahouse
Bergen city Fun fact: There are polar bears on the Norwegian island Svalbard.
Nidarosdomen – biggest church
Erik Steen-Berg, Gr0B: NORWAY Winter activities
• In Norway the climate is different than Qatar. In the winter the temperature very often will be below zero degrees and there are snow and ice. • Erik likes the winter in Norway because then he can ski in the mountain and ice skate on the lakes – and drink warm chocolate…
Chai- Pakistani tea People in Pakistan drink this tea two to three times a day. This tea keep them awake and active. This is very popular in Pakistan.
I recently learned how to make chai. Ingredients: 3rd quarter cup of water 1 table spoon black loose tea Quarter cup low fat milk Sugar (optional) Directions: Step 1: pour the water in a pan and let it boil. Step 2: add black tea and let it boil for few seconds Step 3: pour the milk and let it boil Step 4: strain it with a strainer and pour it in a cup if you want add sugar Done! It’s ready :) Shahmeer
Shahmeer 4C Country: Pakistan
Nature and Tourist Attractions of Pakistan •Pakistan has a very diverse terrain. It has deserts, snowy mountains, forests, Forts, mosques and much more! It is filled with natural and industrial attractions of all kinds. •Here is a list of the top 10 most beautiful places to visit in Pakistan: •
The Katpana desert is considered to be the highest (altitude wise) cold desert in the world.
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Naltar Valley is known for its dramatic forests, a collection of crystal-clear lakes, and in the winter, skiing facilities.
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Rohtas Fort, a 16th-century fort, located near Jhelum in Punjab, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of the largest in the Subcontinent and has remained in mint condition despite its age.
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Margalla Hills is a vast array of hills filled with hiking trails and mountain climbing trails and it is inside Pakistan’s newest city, Islamabad. (This is my personal favorite!)
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Shah Jahan Mosque (or the Jamia Masjid) is widely known for having the most elaborate display of tile work in all of South Asia. Blue and Sandstone colors fill the interior of the mosque and
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Deosai National Park is often referred to as the roof of the world because of it being the 2 nd-highest plateau on the planet and it is only accessible during summer.
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Phander Lake is a teal-colored lake that sits amongst light-green trees befitting a landscape painting.
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Hunza Valley is a massive district made up of numerous valleys and villages and is also a part of the silk road. Two of the most beautiful places in Hunza Valley are the Passu Cones, Attabad Lake and Eagle’s Nest.
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Swat Valley is a stunning valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa filled with bright green fields and forests, picturesque villages, and rivers that just look unreal.
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The Khunjerab Pass connects Pakistan with China to form the highest paved border crossing in the world.
MY PROVINCE – “AKLAN”
• I’m a Filipino from the Philippines and our country has many islands surrounded by water. We live in a tropical country, we have many beaches, mountains, plants, and trees. • 2 years ago, we went on vacation to my grandmother’s province in Aklan. Aklan is an island with beautiful views and beaches. From the local airport, we took a ride on a ‘tricycle”. There, we visited one of the parks.
• Our visit will not be complete without going to one of the famous white beaches in the Philippines and the world, Boracay Island! Going there we took a ride on a boat • The sand was white and we enjoyed a lot taking pictures, playing on the sand and swimming! • We will surely love to go back and see the beautiful sunset of Boracay Island! • THE END • By Juan Christian M. Castillo • Grade 0A • Philippines
PHILIPPINES • In our country, we say “It’s more fun in the Philippines!!!” We also visited an ecopark filled with mangroves. It is called “Bakhawan EcoPark”. “Bakhawan” is tagalog for mangrove.
• We also went on a hike to visit our relatives living on a hill. There I played a lot … with soil!!! And more soil!
São João Portugal
What is São João
•São João is a typical party in Portugal when people bring plastic hammers to the streets and start hitting each other. Another thing we do in São João is when its night time, we get these special balloons and we send them to the air, and after dinner the fireworks ignite in the •D. Luís bridge.
What is the food we eat in São João? Grilled sardines, grilled peppers, caldo verde (the famous Portuguese green broth soup) and fresh tomato salad.
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QATAR Nature and Tourist Attractions
There are many cats in Qatar and there are many other wild animals on land and in the sea.
My family and I like going to Sealine beach where we have seen and I was bitten by jelly fish.
NATONAL COSTUMES AND DRESS CODE FOR DOHA By mohammmed A 6A
ABOUT THOB Thob is a traditional clothes in Qatar (only for boys and gentlemans) it has white over all and it has it`s own pants named surwal you wear the surwal before the thob because the thob is tall for the surwal then you wear the thob it also has three pockets 1 at the top while the two others at the down part it`s espacily used for natonal day or eid (both of them) you can use them too when you visit your friend.
ABOUT ABAYA Abaya is also one of the tradotinal clothes in qatar ( for girls and ladies) you don`t need to wear it if you are under 12 but if you are older you need to the most important part of it is a head gear which is called shayla it is used to cover your hair because muslims need to cover their head every where they go exept places where there are boys you know them but not random boys/strangers.
ABOUT JALABYA Jalabya is used for house you don`t wear it out side this cloth is used for both genders (man and woman) it has a long clothes also surwal is optinal in jalabya.
ABOUT FISTAN Our final uniform or dress code for this this cloth has a ballet look like cloth round at the middle or end of it you need to wear long socks to cover your feet because it too short to cover the down part this cloth is only for girls or ladies.
MORE CLOTHES THAT DOES NOT COUNT AS A TRADOTINAL CLOTH FOR DOHA We have police uniform (which is used for police of course) Miltary uniform (used for military) And more...
Ugal (for thob) Ghitra (thob)
GEARS
Ghafiya (thob) Surwal (thob and jalabya) Shaila ( for abaya)
CONCLUSION Thank you for participating our presentation it took me some time for this also person who are NOT qatarian or any one from middle east it`s ok if you don`t wear the clothes that are included have a nice day :)
The Pearl Monument
Qatar Finland International School Grade 2 B
TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS Traditions: Ramadan cannon this tradition is still carried in Qatar a cannon is fired at places around Doha 2.the majlis is a central feature of Qatari life. Celebrations: Qatar international art festival 2.katara traditional Dhow festival 3.souq waqif spring festival.
Tradition and celebration in Qatar
Name: Mohammed Almudahka Class: 4C
Qatar hosts an exciting range of festivals and events throughout the year. Some festivals reflect the country's rich cultural heritage while others showcase its sleek modernity and international outlook.
• Eid al-Fitr:
• Eid al-Adha:
• Festive celebrations at the end of Ramadan, Ramadan is a sacred celebration across Qatar, with 3 days of Eid al-Fitr festivities closing out a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. It's a public holiday in Qatar, giving people the chance to gather and enjoy fast-breaking meals together. Some businesses are closed, but there's a festive atmosphere throughout the country with lights, colorful banners and nightly fireworks shows.
• Eid al-Adha translated to English is feast of sacrifice, Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, god told Ibrahim to sacrifice his son to test his dedication to Islam but them when his son accepted what god said and Ibrahim was going to do it a sheep came from the sky and god told Abraham to sacrifice it instead of his son, Ismail as ordered by Allah. It is one of Islam’s most important holidays and Qatar celebrates it because it is a Muslim country.
• While it's common for families to celebrate in their homes.
Tradition and celebration in Qatar
• Qatar national day:
• Traditional clothes in Qatar:
• On the 18th of December Qatar celebration of the day Qatar was founded, commemorate the country's unification in 1878 and the day that Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammad bin Thani succeeded his father as leader of the tribes of Qatar.
• The women of Qatar traditionally wear an abaya, which is a long black cloak that is worn over clothing. More traditional ladies generally wear a dress called a djellabia under their abaya.
• Traditional food in Qatar:
• The men of Qatar traditionally wear a thobe, a long white shirt over loose pants. They also wear a loose headdress, called a gutra, in white or red and white cloth, held on with a black rope known as the agal.
• Qatar has a variety of traditional foods that like Harees, Balaleet,. Saloona ,Margoog, Madrouba and Luqaimat these are the most well and most eaten tradition food.
Almertaa’sha: Traditional Qatari ornament Gold ALGHALYA ALMANSORI 4A QATAR
• It is very important for every Qatari woman to have a collection of traditional gold for ornament. There are many types of the traditional gold some of it was used daily and some for occasions. Women used the gold in the past to show their economic class. Rich woman were wearing many pcs in their hands, necks, and fingers. It is required in the Qatari society that each Bride must have some of these Gold ornaments before her wedding ceremony. • There are many names for the traditional gold such as : Madaad (bracelet), tarachi (earrings), and khatem (ring).
Almertaa’sha
•One of the most important pieces that Qatari woman gains is Almertaa’sha. It is a necklace that is made of square pieces of Gold attached to each other with hanging down chains, and it weights usually around 11 to 30 grams of 22k gold. Nowadays women wear this type of heavy traditional gold in occasions such as Ramadan month and weddings.
National Costumes
• The Thobe is a national dress that men wear in Qatar • The Thobe comes in many colors. In summer men wear white. • In winter the material is thick and can be in other colors such as black, navy and grey. • Young and old men wear Thobe, Ghtra, and Eiqal whenever they leave the house and in formal occasions. • Abaya is the national dress that women wear when they go outside. • Abaya is used to cover hair and body. Originally, it’s in black but nowadays it can be in any color. • Previously young girls and ladies used to wear Bukhnaq and a hilali (Crescent) which is a gold jewelry head piece. Abdulla Ghaith Al-Kuwari 3A
My Name is Abdullah Emad Al-Emadi, I’m 12 years old and I’m from Qatar. I would love to share with you what I love most about my country:
Museums: I like the Islamic art Museum its huge and very amazing!
Parks: I really like Al-Biddah park I take my rollerblading sessions there it’s fun! Dessert Camping: I like going to a specific place in the dessert called izbaa Hotels: I like the hotels there luxurious and beautiful and colorful also very high quality Restaurant: I love the restaurants there good and clean.
And that’s all I have to say thank you for your time�
ROMANIA AT A GLANCE • Continent: Europe • Capital: Bucharest (Bucuresti) • Language: Romanian (Romana) • Currency: RON • Area: almost 240,000 square kilometers • Population: almost 19 millions • Climate: 4 seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
ROMANIA IS FAMOUS FOR Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania
Simona Halep No 1 tennis player for 64 weeks
Nadia Comaneci – The First Olympic ‘Perfect 10’
TRADITIONAL FOOD Sarmale and mamaliga (mince stuffed cabbage leaves and polenta)
Cozonac (Babka with chocolate and walnuts)
Russian winter • Winters in Russia are cold and snowy. It normally starts in November and lasts until April when the last snow melts down. It is really cold in Siberia, the temperature may fall down to – 40 degrees and giant snow drifts. However, it is not so cold in Moscow and other European part of Russia, the usual temperature is between 0 and minus 20.
Maria (Masha) Kravchenko, 2C Russia
• Wintertime in Russia is always fun for children and there are lots of games and activities, as well as sports. You can go cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, ice skating, ice hockey, ride a sled. Children can ride down the ice slide on special plastic seats or without anything.
Maria (Masha) Kravchenko, 2C Russia
• When the temperature goes up to around 0 degrees, snow becomes sticky. It is a perfect time to play snowballs or build a snowman. A snowman is usually made of two or three giant snowballs, sticks for hands and a carrot for nose, like on the picture. Besides there are such wonderful holidays in winter like Christmas and New year!
Traditio nal Russia n food:
• Borsch – traditional Russian soup made of beetroot, cabbage, potato, carrot, onion, meat bullion, usually eaten hot with sour cream.
• Olivie salad – boiled vegetables: potato, carrot, fresh cucumber, ham, eggs, mayonnaise. • Pelemeni – Russian dumplings with chopped meat, onion, pastry. Usually boiled in hot water and eten with sour cream or butter. This is my favorite dish I like to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bliny 1. Bliny – Russian thin pancakes made of flour, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, a bit of soda, olive oil and hot water. Usually eaten with cream cheese, berries, ham, smoked salmon, caviar, cucumber or jam, honey, sour cream and whipped cream.
Pelmeni (Russian dumplings) Anna Kravchenko, 0B Russia
Pelmeni is a traditional meal of the Russian cuisine. They are meat balls wrapped into thin dough. It is said that they originally came from Siberia or Ural mountains and are similar to dumplings or dim sum in Chinese cuisine.
Nowadays they are very popular in Russia among grownups and kids as a quick and nourishing food, as you can find them in the supermarket cooked and frozen. Just add them to the boiling water and in a couple of minutes they are ready. However, they are tastier if you cook them at home. In some Russian families there is a tradition of all family members cook them together and even small children can cut dough circles with a glass or help wrapping meatballs.
Anna Kravchenko, 0B Russia
• Directions: • Mix water and flour and leave it for 30 minutes. Mix finely cut onion and mince, add salt and pepper and a little water and stir. Roll the dough with a rolling pin so that its sickness would be nearly 2 mm. Cut the circles with a small glass. Put one table spoon of mince in the middle of dough circle and form a crescent, then blind the opposite ends. Put pelmeni into boiled salted water and boil 10-15 minutes on a middle fire. Drain the water and put pelmeni on a plate. Add sour cream and dill and bon appetite!
Recipe • Ingredients • For the dough: • 1 cup of water • 3 cups of wheat flour • For the mince: • 500 g meat (beef for example) • 2 middle size onions • Black pepper • Bay leaf • Salt
SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM • GENERAL FACTS: -
FOUNDED IN 1920
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SPANISH TEAM HAS PLAYED: o 15 EDITIONS OF THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP. AT 1982, SPAIN WAS THE HOST OF THIS COMPETITION. o 11 EUROCUP COMPETITIONS
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7TH POSITION IN THE FIFA RANKING
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COACH: LUIS ENRIQUE MARTINEZ
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TOP SCORER: DAVID VILLA (59 GOALS)
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CAPTAIN: SERGIO RAMOS (180 MATCHES)
• FOOTBALL KIT • FIRST KIT
SECOND KIT
ACHIEVEMENTS
• UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 1964 (WINERS) • UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 1984 (RUNNERS-UP) • UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2008 (WINERS) • FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 (WINERS): ANDRES INIESTA SCORED THE GOAL TO WIN • UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 (WINERS) • UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 (SEMIFINALS) • ANTWERP OLIMPIC GAMES 1920 (SIVER MEDAL) • TOKIO OLIMPIC GAMES 2021(SILVER MEDAL) • BARCELONA OLIMPIC GAMES 1992 (GOLD MEDAL) • FIFA TEAM OF THE YEAR: FROM 2008 TO 2013
Republic of Somaliland •Somaliland is a country on the horn of Africa, surrounded by Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti and Yemen. Hargeysa is its capital.
Food & Drink Rice, meat, laxooh (bread) and camel milk is a staple of Somaliland people.
Traditional Clothing • Men
Tourist Attraction Cultural Dancing
• Laas Geel Ancient Geological Site, Hargeysa • Jaandheer
My favourite nature and tourist attractions in Switzerland
My home in Heiligkreuz is surrounded by nature. You can read more of the area from here: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/destination s/unesco-biosphere-entlebuch/ Severi 6A
First, elevation: 1468m You can hike up to Bergrestaurant and enjoy tradional Swiss lunch. Wintertime ski slopes are open and ski lift operates on weekends, Wednesday afternoons and school holidays.
Mountain Brienzer Rothorn, elevation: 2350m You might be able to see Ibex (Steinbock) from cable car. Spectacular views over Interlaken, Thunersee and Brienzersee. Tasty lunch. Possibility to ski on wintertime.
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz Luzern- Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne is enormous, consisting indoor halls and outdoor spaces. You can experience the history of rail-, road-, water- and airborne mobility as well as space travel. Loads of interactive exhibits for children (and adults) to enjoy. In media centre you can be news reporter or weather forecaster.
TUNISIA Selim Bassoumi G5 B
Tunisia is very famous for its national costume. There are traditional costumes for men and for women.
Tunisia
“SEFSERI” and KOFFA” are the traditional wearing of women in Tunisia “JEBBA” and “CHECHIA” are the traditional wearing of men in
SEFSERI Red CHECHIA
Beige JEBBA KOFFA Tunisian “CHECHIA” is always red.
Welcome to the Turkish Kitchen! Written by: Ayşe Elif Demir 10A Supported by: Ahmet Salih Demir 8A Recipe by: Emine Demir (best mom ever �)
Kısır -the healthiest meal mankind can crave
• Kısır is a meal -though not as popular as foods like çiğ kӧfte and mantı- that is fit for any time of the day. Whether you are in a morning rush or just hungry, Kısır is fit for it all. Don’t even worry about microwaving it; it’s meant to be eaten cold! Plus, it’s healthy -so no excuses.
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers 1 big tomato 7 large leaves of lettuce 2 handfuls of chopped parsley A tablespoon of chopped onions 1 small clove of garlic Half a lemon 500 ml (5 person) fine bulgur wheat Hot water 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 tablespoon pepper paste 3/4 tablespoon pomegranate syrup 1 tablespoon butter 125 ml (half a cup) olive oil 1 teaspoon dry mint 1 teaspoon dry basil 1 tablespoon of salt
1. In a mug dissolve the salt in the water. In a bowl combine the sifted flour with the yeast. Add salty water to it and stir through (if it’s very sticky, add a little bit more flour). Work the dough with a wooden spoon or with your hands until the dough comes off the bowl and gets smooth. Leave the dough in the bowl, cover with a clean cloth and let it rise for 30-40 minutes or until it has doubled in bulk. 2. Once it is rested, carefully tip out the dough onto a floured surface, stretch out into a square and cut out about 10 cm (3,93 inch) round shapes with a big glass (big cookie cutter also good). Stretch out each piece with your fingers into a rund shape with the centre being thinner than the edges. Let the pieces rest for another 30 minutes on the floured surface. 3. In a saucepan heat sunflower oil. Place lángos into the hot oil, fry it on one side until golden brown then turn. Repeat with the remaining lángos dough. 4. Serve while it’s hot. You can eat it simple or sprinkle with chopped garlic or douse with garlic water and top with grated cheese and sour cream. 5. Enjoy!
Basbousa Ingredients: [500g semolina flour, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup shredded coconut, ½ TSP baking soda, ½ tbsp packing powder, ½ cup ghee (2 tbsp for base and 2 tbsp for Topping), 80g yogurt, 150g cream, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tbsp vanilla, Pinch of salt] For syrup: [ 2 cup water, 2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tbsp lemon, 2 drops of vanilla] Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix semolina with sugar, coconut, baking soda and baking powder
2. Add the ghee to the semolina and mix well so that all the ingredients are coated with ghee
3. In another bowl, mix the yogurt with the cream, honey, vanilla and salt and mix well
6. Add the basbousa mixture and distribute it in an even and thin layer and press well with the back of a hanging to get an even surface 7. Grease the tray with ghee and distribute the nuts 8. Put in a preheated oven at 170-180 degrees for 40 minutes 9.Get out of the oven while it's hot and watered with hot syrup Enjoy the Basbousa
HAVE YOU BEEN TO TURKEY?
Turkey is a country between Europe and Asia. Turkey has a lot of touristic places and an amazing nature. The people of Turkey are friendly and likes to host visitors from all over the world. Turkey has very impressive touristic locations, which can be visited during all the seasons. You can view some of the famous touristic destinations that I have chosen. You can view some of the famous touristic destinations that I have chosen. Topkapi Palace - Istanbul
Cappadocia – Nevsehir
Uludag - Bursa
• Pamukkale – Denizli
Uzungol – Trabzon
Ephesus – Izmir
Sumela Monastery – Trabzon Yedigoller – Bolu Oludeniz - Mugla
If you want to discover more, you can visit www.goturkiye.com and find more beautiful places in Turkey.
Ortakoy Mosque – Istanbul
Troy – Canakkale
Bodrum - Mugla
MERVE ENDOGRU 4-C TURKIYE • TURKISH FOOD:TURŞU
DIRECTIONS: 1.Wash the vegetables.
INGREDIENTS: CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER, CUCUMBER, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, VINEGAR, PEPPER CHILI.
2.Cut the vegetables. 3.Get a glass cup then put water, salt, vinegar and mix. 4.Get a jar and put 3 chickpeas, garlic, other vegetables then put that you made water,salt,vinegar mixture. 5.Wait 3 weeks in cool place and done! �
