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Caraïbes

S1 E2
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2018

Kamayah is 12 years old and has Jamaican, Trinidadian and Haitian origins! To be able to introduce all of these cultures to her friend Annabelle, Kamayah goes to Carivibes, a festival that celebrates the cultures of the Caribbean islands! Together, the girls will participate in a parade and visit interesting kiosks.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Kindergarten Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 1 Grade 2
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Intercultural Understanding
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)
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E1 : Bangladesh

12min
Ahona is preparing to present a dance performance during a religious celebration in honor of the goddess Lakshmi, and she has chosen to invite her friend Afsaneh. For her, this event represents a first contact with the culture of Ahona, which has its origins in Bangladesh! What will the girl think of this experience in an environment…
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E2 : Caraïbes

12min
Kamayah is 12 years old and has Jamaican, Trinidadian and Haitian origins! To be able to introduce all of these cultures to her friend Annabelle, Kamayah goes to Carivibes, a festival that celebrates the cultures of the Caribbean islands! Together, the girls will participate in a parade and visit interesting kiosks.
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E3 : Grèce

12min
Pablo draws its Greek origins from his father. He wishes to introduce his good friend Francesco to this European culture. Together, they go to a Greek festival where Francesco has the chance to learn a few words of the language, taste traditional dishes and even dance with Pablo in front of many festival-goers!
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E4 : Inde

12min
Kareena, whose paternal grandparents are from India, invites her friend Julia to a Sikh wedding. But before participating, the two girls must dress in traditional dresses and lend themselves to a henna session! Once at the temple, Julia will be able to see a wedding like she has never seen before, in addition to tasting some typical…
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E5 : Liban

12min
Bernard, a young boy of Lebanese origin, 12, invites his friend Nicholas to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, as part of a Lebanese festival. For Nicholas, it's a chance not only to discover, but to taste the culture of his friend ... and even to participate in the making of the longest sandwich in the parish!
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E6 : Pologne

12min2s
Aline's father was born in Poland. To showcase this rich culture and its colorful costumes, the girl invited her friend Emma to come to her house to cook with her grandmother and learn more about Easter eggs! After having eaten well, Emma will go to see Aline participate in a performance of typically Polish dances.
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E7 : Venezuela

12min1s
Luis Eduardo, who is of Venezuelan origin, invites his friend Jack to an event that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Churún Merú troupe. But before going to see this group of Venezuelan dancers unique in Canada, the two friends will have fun during the salsa class, a very popular dance in Venezuela, and will eat some dishes…
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E8 : Cabane à sucre

12min
Zoé has chosen to invite Sumaya, who is of Somali origin, to the Sugar Festival. For Sumaya, this is a very first visit to a sugar shack, a typically Canadian activity! On site, she will have the chance to learn more about the manufacture of maple syrup and to dance to an exciting jitter!
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E9 : Japon

12min
Sasha was born in Japan, but now lives in Canada. She invited her friend Bianca to the mochitsuki party, to present her culture! Bianca will have the chance to try a kimono, taste typical Japanese dishes and even make a mochi, a rice cake prepared with a huge mass! The event ends with a show by Sasha and other children playing taiko. …
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E10 : Cameroun

12min
Chloé-Matha's parents come from Cameroon and the girl is very proud of it! She invites her friend Myriam to come and participate in a BBQ organized by the Cameroonian community. For the occasion, the two friends will wear traditional clothes, learn a few dance steps and taste dishes typical of this African country.
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E11 : Haïti

12min
Nelly is a young girl of Haitian origin who will be part of a cultural show led by her grandmother. Before going on stage, she invites her friend Leah to her house, so that she can discover some of the dishes and customs of this culture, which is very present in the Caribbean.
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E12 : Maroc

12min1s
Salim invites his friend Bilal to participate in a grand gala organized by the Moroccan association in Toronto. For the two boys, it is an opportunity to celebrate Moroccan culture, in all its richness! On site, friends will even have the chance to play nfir, a kind of long trumpet.
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E13 : Mexique

12min
Victoria, who has Mexican origins, invites her friend Kate to celebrate the fiesta el dia de los muertos ... the day of the dead party! But the girl doesn't have to be afraid: the party is an event filled with life where people dress up, make up, dance and eat delicious Mexican dishes!
Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Kindergarten Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 1 Grade 2
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Intercultural Understanding
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)