Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Festivals around the world !
Haven't you ever wondered why a birthday is celebrated by eating a birthday cake and singing birthday songs?
And why is it the same all over the world?
HAHA SO TYPICAL BUT ITS DUE TO GLOBALISATION.
Different cultures celebrate birthdays, but they do not eat cakes traditionally.
For example, the chinese normally eat meesua on their birthdays, which are rice noodles in soup. The noodles mean longevity and eating them means you'll lead a longer life.
they did not eat cakes traditionally. Now however, most of the chinese we see around us (at least in singapore), eat birthday cakes to celebrate their birthday. However, not many people eat meesua on their birthday.
Anyway, a conversation with an earthling about her eating meesua on her birthday.
(convo)
Earthling: You know for other people, they eat at restaurants on thier birthday, but i have to go home and eat meesua! NOT FAIR.
(end of convo)
Although its quite subtle, you can see the impact of globalisation on traditions.
And the birthday song has also become international !
"happy birthday to you"
"zhu ni sheng ri kuai le"
"selamat hari jadi" (i think)
And another festival that is proof of globalisation is Christmas day.
Christmas was originally celebrated by Christians as they celebrate Christ's birth. However, due to globalisation and economic benefits, it has evolved into a global holiday. People all over the world put up christmas trees in their houses, eat turkey and give each other christmas gifts
yup thats all ! fellow aliens, do you have any thoughts and comments on festivals celebrated globally? tag in the tagboard !
hanle!
Labels: Globalisation of Culture
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