Food

=Food = = Hi, Our names are Mackenzie and Asha. Foods can tell you what country or state it's from. Foods can celebrate certain cultures. Foods are important in people's lives. People need food they're comfortable with. In Japan they eat sushi. In China they eat stir fried rice. =  Foods are also a huge part of Festivals and other events, such as family reunions. For example, during the Chinese Moon Festival the guests enjoy the moon-cake. The Moon Festival is also an occasion for family reunions, where families gather to watch the full moon and eat the moon-cakes together.

Food defines a culture and cultures are known for their "culture-specific" entrees. In many instances, the food of a specific group originated in the home country of a culture. Then, as the culture moved to America, the favorite foods followed. Many Hispanic families still use tortillas in their cooking in America. Asian families still use rice dishes to enhance their ancient cultural meals.


 * 1) In large cities like Chicago, Illinois, the city has a taste of cultures by sponsoring it's annual "Taste of Chicago." In one huge event. the various cultures of the city, all ethnic groups included, provide their specialities. Even our school/parish, St. Lawrence O'Toole celebrates the rich diversity of it's inhabitants by hosting an annual "Taste of O'Toole." On a smaller scale, the parish hosts this "taste" of the various cultures through food. You can enjoy a polish pierogi, an Irish Soda Bread, African fried bananas, and so on. Earlier this year, our class hosted a "Celebrate Your Culture" day, where students brought one ethnic food item popular to their specific culture. Everyone was encouraged to try something new.



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