Tender Turkish delight and coffee, rich Ukrainian borshch, and delicious Spanish tortilla. Every culture has something to introduce, and the best time for this is definitely «Cultural Night »
Moreover, this night is not only about eating national dishes. It is an amazing opportunity to tell about your country more, to let people know about its traditions, customs, music, or even superstitions.
Everybody already knows about the Spanish tradition to eat 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve, but have you ever heard that the Spanish widely believe that a cactus can ward off evil?
There is always something to tell about countries. That’s why we prepared a few tips for you on how to organize your «Cultural Night» 👉🏼
This night is a chance to introduce yourselves a bit more, widen horizons by exploring different cultures, and get closer to each other 🫂
Food
Take some traditional food and drinks from your home country, as you may not find them abroad. You can even cook it at the place of your volunteering. Just keep in mind that some ingredients may not be common in other countries.
Clothes
It is always so stunning and spectacular to show how people of your culture dress. You may take only some elements of the clothing and jewelry. Also, it can be nice to decorate the place a bit with the help of flags, posters, etc.
Presentation
Tell some about the history of your county, traditions, and its superstitions. Prepare some interesting facts. If there is an opportunity, you may even create some digital presentation and include photos and videos of your country.
Music and Dances
This is something that always unites, regardless of the origin and culture. Show and teach your teammates some of your traditional dances. Maybe there are even some games based on your traditional dances?
