Eleventh Blogs

 Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Topic : "Discussion and Presentation in Some Countries"

Assalamualaikum Warrahmatullahi Wabarokatuh..

  Hello guys, come back to my blog with the eleventh blog.  Without further ado just get into the topic discussion.  The topic was still the same as last week, namely individual discussions and presentations.  This time there are only 3 presenters, the first presenter is Sri Rezki Arif who presents and explains the culture and business practices in South Korea, the second presenter is Musdalifah with Argentina, and the third presenter is Andi Nurul Andini with Japan.

  South Korea or South Korea is a country in East Asia which covers the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.  The currency of this country is the South Korean won.

Religion & Beliefs: 

 South Korea supports religious freedom.  Confucianism, Buddhism and Christianity are the main formal religions.  Many Koreans believe in ancestral spirits and observe rituals.  Confucianism is a social and political philosophy that pervades Korean culture.

Great Celebration:

   There are two main national holidays in Korea, namely New Year's Day (the second full moon after the winter solstice) and Chuseok (the eighth full moon).  Celebrations for this festival are celebrated around ancestors, and families.

Culinary:

  Korean cuisine is based on rice, vegetables and meat.  'Kimchi' is a national dish.  Kimchi is made from various vegetables which are then fermented and can be stored for a long time.  Banchan is the side dish.  Banchan is often made in bulk and served along with the main course.  Apart from daily consumption, food is also used in ceremonies, especially at weddings, birthdays, and to honor ancestors.

Taboos in South Korean Culture:

1. Don't wear your shoes in places of worship or people's homes

2. Don't step on the furniture

3. Do not eat or drink in public while walking

4. Don't put your thumb between your middle finger and index finger while making a fist as this is obscene act.

5. Don't use red ink when writing letters.  It is a symbol of death and is reserved only for writing the names of the people who have died.  It is considered bad luck and shows you wish the recipient death

6. Don't stand too close to the people you meet for the first time.

  Continue to the second topic with a discussion of the country of argentina

  Argentina, is the second largest Latin American country and the largest Spanish speaking country in the world.  Argentina is located in the southern part of the South American continent.  Located between the Andes Mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, the capital is Buenos Aires.

  Argentine culture is influenced by European culture but it has its own distinct identity.  Between them is the culture of the gaucho people.  The gaucho is a symbol of manhood in Argentina and their main job is to raise cattle.

  Manners and ethics in the country of argentina Ensuring eye contact is important.

1. Shaking hands is common for the first meeting.  Besides, patting the shoulder is a sign of friendship

2. The movement of the hand stroking from the chin to the forehead meant "I don't know" or "I don't care."  With the thumb and fingers touching (like pinching salt), the person is tapping the index finger which means "quickly" or "a lot."  Another practice is to cover your mouth when you yawn or cough

3. Among the signs that are considered barbaric is putting one's feet on furniture and also eating on the street or in a vehicle.

  The next topic with Japan

  Japan is an island nation in East Asia.  It is located on the western tip of the Pacific Ocean, east of the Sea of ​​Japan, and neighboring the People's Republic of China, South Korea, and Russia.  The capital of Japan is Tokyo, the currency used is Japanese Yen

Famous and Amazing Japanese Culture:

1. Tea Ceremony.  The tea ceremony is one of the most famous and unique Japanese cultures

2. Ikebana. In Japan, flowers are a very special thing

3. Tako.  Besides being unique, tako is also a very interesting Japanese culture

4. Kimono

5. Matsuri

6. Origami.

  So many good things come to our minds when we hear the word 'Japan', such as sushi, sumo, anime, idols, sakura and many more.  Japan is a dream country that many people want to visit.  There are so many interesting things in Japan from food, fashion, music, film to culture.  Japanese society is also known to have a myriad of good habits, these habits have made Japan what it is today.  Here are 10 Japanese customs that Indonesians must follow:

1. Very clean

2. Not noisy in public transportation

3. Cycling to school

4. Prefer public transportation over private vehicles

5. Politeness

6. Have a high degree of shame

7. Hardworking and full of innovation

8. Has been taught independently since childhood

9. Minat baca yang sangat tinggi

10. Stick to traditions and culture.

  Ok, I think that's all of about the culture in some countries thay I had mentioned avobe, if there any something mistakes in my word, please forgive me, and if you're need to give suggest or something like that, you can comment down, thankyou.

Wassalamualaikum Warrahmatullah Wabarokatuh..