Cultures in the GDOE Classroom

Federated States of Micronesia - FSM                                                                                                                                                                         Manners: Ran Annim~Kinisou Food: Seafood and pounded breadfruit ( Kon) Special Features:  The stars are the municipalities.                                        Coconut Tree - Tree of Life ...

  Source: Tourists Korea SOUTH KOREA: Republic of Korea The flag of South Korea, called the Taegukgi , represents balance and harmony through its central red and blue yin-yang symbol, known as the taeguk. The white background symbolizes peace and purity, reflecting the country’s traditional values. The four black trigrams in each corner come from the I Ching and represent elements like heaven, earth, fire, and water. Source: Ministry of the interior and safety (Republic of South Korea) Common Phrases (Source: Wikihow.com)

Guam Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guam Flag Guam's flag is significant in symbolizing its people, land, and Chamorro culture. Each color and detail retells the island's important and rich history from its indigenous heritage to its ties to the United States. Designed by Helen L. Paul in 1917 and officially adopted in 1948, here are the following key details including in the Guam flag: Red border - CHamoru blood shed during Spanish colonization and Japanese occupation during WWII Dark blue - The Pacific Ocean that surrounds the island and the people's connection to the sea Slingstone shape - Ancient slingstone indigenous CHamoru people used for hunting and defense Proa - The outrigger canoe represents the navigational skills and courage of CHamoru seafarers Coconut tree - symbolizes the resilience of the CHamoru people just as a coconut tree can thrive in desolate sands Two Lovers Point - A reference to the CHamoru legend of two lovers who leapt from t...

Mabuhay! Flag of the Philippines   The Philippine flag consists of stripes, a triangle, and stars. The golden sun is surrounded by three stars, which represent the three main regions. These regions are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The eight rays of the sun represent the eight provinces that rebelled against Spanish rule. The color blue represents sacrifice for freedom, and red represents courage. (Source: Britannica.com)

  Source: Adobe Stock JAPAN Flag The flag of Japan may look simple, but it has a lot of meaning behind it. The white background represents purity, honesty, and integrity, while the red circle symbolizes the sun. This is especially important because Japan is often called the “Land of the Rising Sun.” Even though this design has been used for many years, it did not officially become Japan’s national flag until 1999. I think it’s interesting how such a simple design can tell so much about a country’s culture, history, and identity. (Source: Britannica "Flag of Japan") Click here for their national anthem ! 🇯🇵🗾 Source: Kanji123 Language Konnichiwa! 👋 Looking at the photo is a great way to learn some common Japanese greetings and phrases. While many people learn Japanese from family members or through cultural experiences, there are also plenty of fun ways to get started on your own. Apps like Duolingo can help you practice basic vocabulary and conversation skills, and many s...