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Burkina Faso

S2 E14
·
2019

Maxence invites his friend Yan to accompany him to an evening that celebrates the traditions of Burkina Faso, his parents' homeland! During the party, the boys will learn more about the typical music of this country, in addition to tasting its food and attending a colourful fashion show! Yan will also have the chance to discover a surprising tradition called 'joking kinship'!

Levels:
Elementary Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Français Communication orale Health and Physical Education Social Sciences and Humanities
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Intercultural Understanding
French level:
A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2) B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2)
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E1 : Allemagne

12min
Sadie celebrates her German origins by participating in Erntefest, the Harvest Festival! For the occasion, she decided to invite her friend Mikayla. Dressed in traditional dresses, the two girls have fun tasting German dishes and participating in activities typical of this culture.
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E2 : Congo

12min
Lilas-Cécile's parents are getting married in a ceremony typical of their native country, the Congo! This is the perfect opportunity for the young girl to invite her friend Rémi, so that he can discover the culture of this country. In addition to the ceremony, the two friends will have the chance to admire the outfits of the…
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E3 : Écosse

12min
Alexis celebrates her Scottish origins by inviting her friend Alana to a typical Scottish show. On site, the two girls will have the chance to learn a few dance steps and chat with a bagpiper! But before going there, Alana will learn more about Alexis' clan!
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E4 : Italie

12min
Areti invites her friend Priya to come discover Italian culture during the Italian Week celebrations in Ottawa! Together, the two girls will have the chance to try out rides and even sit in an Italian car! But first, Priya will have the chance to prepare a typical dish of the country: pasta!
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E5 : Mi'kmaq

12min
Abigail is very proud of the fact that her father is Mi'kmaq. It is for this reason that she decided to invite her friend Hailee to a performance of L'écho d'un peuple. In addition to learning more about this First Nations culture, Hailee will also have the opportunity to hear her friend talk about the bullying she…
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E6 : Pérou

12min
Michaëlle invites her friend Claire to come and celebrate Peru's Independence Day with her and other people of Peruvian origin. This event is the perfect opportunity for Michaëlle to share her culture with her friend. During the day, Claire will have the chance to prepare a typical potato dish, wear traditional clothing and learn…
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E7 : Portugal

12min
Bianca is of Portuguese origin and she is about to participate in the feast of Santo Cristo. In order to make people discover this very important religious holiday for the Portuguese, she chose to invite her friend Sophie. Together, the two girls will participate in a procession in addition to eating delicious Portuguese food!
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E8 : Russie

12min
Ethan is about to go singing at the Russian Folk Festival. To share this special moment and his culture, he decides to invite his friend Rhea. Together, they will have the chance to watch a dance performance, taste Russian dishes and make each other typical hats from this country!
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E9 : Serbie

12min
Noah invited his friend Emilio to come and participate in the Folklorama Festival, an event that celebrates Serbian culture! There, Emilio will attend a dance performance in which Noah participates. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the culture of Serbia and to taste some of its most delicious dishes!
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E10 : Thaïlande

12min
Loy Krathong is a very important celebration in Thailand. For Loïq, whose mother was born in this Asian country, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce his friend Frederique to his culture! In the company of her host, the young girl will learn how to write her name in Thai, taste delicious food and participate in a very special…
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E11 : Iran

12min
Artin, who is of Iranian descent, invites his friend Amélie to the Yalda celebration, which marks both the longest night of the year and the onset of winter. For Amélie, it's an opportunity to discover several facts about a culture she does not know ... and even to learn a tip to stay warm during winter!
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E12 : Sri Lanka

12min
Céleste will be attending pongal vizha celebrations for the first time, a Sri Lankan holiday that resembles Canadian Thanksgiving! For the occasion, the young girl whose father is Sri Lankan chose to invite her friend Victoria. Dressed in colorful saris, they will admire dance shows and catchy music while tasting typical food of the…
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E13 : Vietnam

12min
Quynh-Lam was born in Vietnam and arrived in Canada two years ago. On this Lunar New Year's Day, she decided to invite her friend Anabelle to the celebrations, so that she can discover Vietnamese culture. Together, the two girls will taste many typical dishes and even attend the lion's dance!
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E14 : Burkina Faso

12min
Maxence invites his friend Yan to accompany him to an evening that celebrates the traditions of Burkina Faso, his parents' homeland! During the party, the boys will learn more about the typical music of this country, in addition to tasting its food and attending a colourful fashion show! Yan will also have the chance to discover…
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E15 : Trinité-et-Tobago

12min
Noël approche, et pour Arianna, c'est l'occasion parfaite d'inviter son ami Astrid pour faire du Parang. Cette célébration, originaire de Trinité-et-Tobago, consiste à aller faire la fête d'une maison à l'autre. Pour Astrid, c'est la chance de découvrir la musique, la nourriture et des costumes de ce pays…
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E16 : Sénégal

12min
Senegal is in the spotlight at an event organized at Café Rafetna. For Jaïme, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce Senegalese culture to his friend Nima! The two teenagers will have the chance to try on traditional clothes, listen to folk tales and even play musical instruments!
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E17 : Rwanda

12min
Chloe, who has Rwandan origins, is preparing for a special day: her first communion and the baptism of her brother! To mark the occasion, she invited her friend Chouella. Once the religious rites are over, the two friends will be able to participate in a big party where they will eat typical dishes of Rwanda.
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E18 : Kazakhstan

12min
Amal was born in Kazakhstan, a little-known country in Central Asia. To share the culture of her native country, she invites Maryam to join her for the Maslenitsa celebration, an event that celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Maryam discovers some traditional Kazakhstani clothes, learns more about yurts and tastes…
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E19 : Meilleurs moments - 1

12min
Join Daniel as he brings you the best moments of cultural festivals in Thailand, Italy, Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Germany, Russia, and Rwanda. And you don't even need a passport!
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E20 : Meilleurs moments - 2

12min
Get ready to experience a cultural and festive world tour! During this special show, Blessilla invites you to discover the Mi'kmaq culture of Canada, as well as the cultures of Kazakhstan, Senegal, Portugal, Iran, Serbia, Vietnam, Scotland and Congo!
Levels:
Elementary Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Français Communication orale Health and Physical Education Social Sciences and Humanities
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Intercultural Understanding
French level:
A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2) B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2)