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ASIAN CULTURE
The world’s most populated continent with the greatest diversity of culture is Asia. Asian culture is very colorful and interesting. Different ancient civilizations have passed down their traditions and culture to their descendants. Today, Asians are able to maintain their traditions and cultures with just a tint of connecting and relating it to the modern world and society. However, they still preserve and maintain their traditions and culture passed down to them by their ancestors.

Festivals:
Different festivals are celebrated around the continent  which are full of colors and immense pleasure. Some of the popular festivals of Asia are as follows :-
 * DIWALI
 * LANTERN FESTIVAL
 * CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
 * HOLI
 * CHINESE NEW YEAR


 * KITE FESTIVALChinese Lantern at 2006 Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival.jpg

Dresses:
Huge variety of dresses worn in different countries of Asia.Dresses of the people are very vivid and colourful. Some of the dresses of Asia are as follows:-
 * KIMONO
 * SAREES
 * SALWAR KAMEEZ
 * BURKHA
 * GOWNSBai yu xuan.evening gown.mentor challenge.jpg == Languages: == Throughout the continent, different languages are spoken in all the countries.Some common Asian languages are as follows:-
 * HINDI
 * JAPANESE
 * CHINESE
 * ENGLISH
 * URDU
 * TAMIL
 * ARABIC = Asian Customs and Etiquette =
 * = Cambodia =
 * A traditional greeting in Cambodia is bowing with hands that are clasped together like you are praying.
 * Don't...
 * touch anyone on the top of the head
 * point your feet at anyone
 * wear shorts in a temple – legs should be covered up!
 * Take your shoes in if you are invited into someone’s house == Thailand ==
 * A traditional greeting in Thailand involves saying ‘Wai’
 * Don't...
 * make any derogatory comments about the country
 * pass anything with your left hand
 * wear shorts in a temple
 * Take your shoes in if you are invited into someone’s house == Vietnam ==
 * A traditional greeting in Vietnam is through handshaking
 * Don't...
 * leave chop-sticks sticking out of a bowl as this is considered bad luck
 * take your shoes in when entering someone’s home Asia map pastel de.png