EATING THE WORLD

THAILAND

Within The most important customs in this country can behighlighted some at this.

The wai is a traditional greeting. The youngest person dothis first. With their hands together, the fingertipspointing upwards, the head is bowed to touch their faceto hands, accompanied with the word “Sawasdee Khrap”for male Speakers and “Sawasdee Ka” for females.

Displaying positive emotions in social interaction is alsoimportant in Thai culture, the Thais say “Thailand is theLand of Smiles”.

Thai children have nicknames according to the orderthey were born in the family (i.e. one, two, three, etc).Nicknames are use because Thai names are very long,particularly among Thais of Chinese descent.

THE CUISINEDishes:

Some dishes are:• Pad Thai: rice noodles, tamarind sauce and

decorated with bean sprouts, and lemons• Nam Prik Pao: roasted chile sauce with shallots,

garlic and dried shrimp.• Khao Mangal• Ped Dang: Roast chicken with ginger.• Sukijakithai: Meat and fish in egg batter served

with• Pondu, Dundas, matembelero and beef seasoned

with cumin, cloves and other spices, very popular in the region.

• Bue LOIE: Balls of glutinous rice flour in coconut cream

• Rice cakes with Thai-style hot sauce: Rice wheatcrackers

TOURISTIC PLACES IN THAILAND

You'll want to visit, at least, mostfamous buddhist temples, among whichare: The Wat Phra Kaew (The Templeof the Emerald Buddha), The Wat Pho(the temple of reclining budda)

The Wat arun (the temple of dawn)

Another amazing place in Bangkok is the floating markets. Here, the sellers with their boats laden whit a wide variety of vegetables, flowers and tropical fruits come to sell, buy and exchange their products with other traders and tourist. These are the biggest floating market at the world.

PERÚ

THERE IS A PERU FOR EVERYONE

• A nation with more of ten thousand years of history and one of the biggest diversity in the world.

• Peru is an amazing country that sings and dances both happiness and sadness, so, you can choose among the 3000 traditional festivals that take place in the whole year in different regions. They are a rainbow of colors, sounds, textures and a theatrical concept aimed to represent their indigenous ancient’s customs

MACHU PICCHUOnce in this exciting country, there are many options to enjoy, it inaddition to visit Machu Pichu, it offers also the most varied adventure dueto its geography that is divided in three regions: Costa, Sierra y Selva. Inhere the nature seems to adopt specials features that turn its places inunique habitats. Pacific Ocean baths Costa and its beautiful beaches,deserts zones and fertile valleys. Peruvian Andes are located in theSierra´s region, and it is a magnet for lovers of adventure: mountaineering,trekking, cycling and rafting. Selva´s region offers the opportunity to be intouch whit the nature and native people.

The word Peru brings to your mind the images of Machu Pichu andIncca Empires, in its ways you can see the impressive archaeologicalpatrimony that was inherited for ancient civilizations testifying aboutits art, customs and development.

An exquisite territory, whose cuisine became part of the world dinning. To eat

Peruvian food is a trip by itself; from the prodigious sea where seafood is giving,

passing through the Andes with the most variety ingredients, finally, there is the

Amazon who gives the exotic touch that makes Peruvian food naturally and

mysterious.

Peruvian food is considered for lots of people as the best of the world. It’s a fortunate

combination of flavors from cultures not only distant in the space, but also far from

each other because of their values and customs. A combination of culinary arts that,

supported with “the immense variety of ingredients, as natives as from other

latitudes, which exists in Peruvian lands, allowed the evolution of a diverse culinary,

in which coexist, regional traditions and a permanent reinvention of dishes”

The richness of ingredients explains largely the harmony in the creation of the

dishes and the dynamics that make the Peruvian food the most delicious of

planet. Its main sources are:

• Inca food, cultural expression of one of the most developed pre-Columbian

Empires.

• Spanish food “influenced by 762 years of moors presence in the Iberian

peninsula”. Brought by conquerors and colonizers, it’s considered, along with the

language, the most valued legacy of our mother land.

SWITZERLAND

Switzerland is known as The Land ofthe Alps that offers the mostbreathtaking views of the panoramic.The spectacular mountains, dazzlingsnow fields, parks and flowers, crystalclear lakes, elegant hotels, comfortabletrains and friendly people. Though it issmall, It´s one of the richest countriesin the world.

There are plenty if Switzerland touristattractions that you should see, visitingand enjoying, as:The Heidi prairies called also Heidilandare located in eastern Switzerland, it´snamed after the story of Heidi byJohanna Spyri writer and known world-wide. In Heidiland, there is skiing andhiking, spa, golf and an oasis ofwellness.

Finally, we have some recommendations about currency, to

Shopping and Languages: There aren´t Euros, but Swiss Francs (CHF). You should make an estimate of what you would spend on Swiss Francs to avoid using ATM. They´ll be charged commission, It´s better if you can pay with credit card because in that case they won’t charge you commission.

In Switzerland, there are few souvenirshops; there are a lot of little shops where they sell chocolates, postcards,

newspapers and sweets.The clocks or watches are world-

known, like also chocolates, cheesesand Swiss knives that you can find in

a souvenir shop or supermarket.

SOME THE FAMOUS SWISS PEOPLE

Roger FEDERER•He is the World champion tennis player •Born in August 8, 1981 in Basel

Denise BIELLMANN• She is the World champion figure skater • Born in December 11, 1962

Renée ZELLWEGER•She is Actress, appears for example in "Bridget Jones's Diary", "Chicago" and many other movies •Born in April 25, 1969 in Texas, USA (her father is Swiss)

Claude NICOLLIER• He was the First and only Swiss astronaut • Born in September 2, 1944

SWISS CUISINE

For the sweet tooth is the chocolate. An ingredient that isvery present in daily diet due to their high caloric intaketo help cope with the freezing temperatures during winter.The milk from the famous Swiss cows is really good tomix with the cocoa and if Belgium is synonymous withblack chocolate, Switzerland is the chocolate milk.Although it is a food native to America, in Switzerlandwas where it was first mixed with milk, getting a tasteand texture really delicious.

Fondue originated in the Jura mountain ranges and north ofthe Alps, on both sides of the Franco-Swiss border. Consistsof dipping with a skewer small pieces of food in hot liquidlike melted cheese, oil or chocolate in a small earthenwarepot or cast iron, common to all the guests and placed in thecenter of the table, the container Caquelon called typical orfondue for Spanish speakers. Diners are served using a metalskewer two or three points, with which it entered into thecheese slices of bread, chunks of meat in the oil, fruit orchocolate variant, creates an atmosphere of camaraderie.

ITALY

In this country we find a variety of art, food, tourist attractions and everything you want for

your holiday. Transportation from one city to another is very simple, you can use the train. As

you walk, you can see on the street many expressions of art, the walls of some houses are

painted, but not by any painting, it is a work of art. As for accommodation, you have two

options: residence hall or floor. In any case, it is best that one or another are within the wall,

because otherwise you depend on buses and you miss the real life in Siena. The floors in Siena

are expensive and are conspicuous by their quality. Just don’t miss out!

SIGHTSEEING

Also The Tower of Pisa or Leaning

Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the

cathedral of Pisa. It was built to stay

upright but began to lean when

construction began in August 1173.

Another place you shouldn’t miss is

Pantheon. The Pantheon is a circular

temple built in Rome in the early

Roman Empire, dedicated to all gods.

In the city popularly known as La

Rotonda, hence the name of the place

where you are.

The Roman Colosseum was built in the

first century in the center of the city of

Rome. The Colosseum is certainly one

of the major tourist attractions in

Rome. It has been used to record

movies like The Gladiator. In 2007 this

monument has been designated one of

the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Italian music has also influenced in some musical styles, although some American dances like the

tarantella, the tarantella is a folk dance of southern Italy, the Italian regions of Puglia, Basilicata,

Calabria, Molise, Campania and Sicily. This can be seen in countries like Brazil, Argentina and

Uruguay, though mixed with the musical style of Spanish and Lusitanian influence.

Italy has a lot of artists. Singers like Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti in the Pop music

and Andrea Bocelli who has some pop songs but are mostly classical music. Also

Luciano Pavarotti, one of the most famous contemporary singers in the world of opera

as in many other musical genres.

MUSIC

GASTRONOMY

Although the most famous of Italian

cuisine is pizza, pasta and risotto

have a strong tradition in fish

originating from Mediterranean.

Among the most popular type of

pasta are the lasagna, spaghetti,

ravioli, macaroni, tortellini and

fettuccine, always accompanied by

delicious fresh salsas and a good

portion of parmesan cheese. They

are experts in the manufacture of ice

cream and desserts like famous

tiramisu coffee.

MEXICO

MEXICO’S TOURISTIC PLACESMexico is the highest spender in Latin America, because this country has many opportunities

of touristic places. Mexico city is the most popular place for tourist in this country becausethere are any historic places like the Pyramid of the sun, Pyramid of the moon and otherplaces like the Mexico’s Plaza de Toros among others, besides this city is one of the biggercities on the world.

Among the more famous touristic places you know

to count Cancun and Acapulco. In Cancun you can

visit the “Riviera Maya”, this is a famous eco-park

where you can do many activities like swim, play

with dolphins, snorkel and a variety of nature

activities.

Finally we recommend you to visit Xcaret, this

once was an important Mayan port, this place is an

amazing natural reserve where you can soak up

the sun in a lagoon, float down a subterranean

river, explore a coral reef or swim with dolphins.

MEXICAN FOOD

However the Mexican dishes recognized internationally are tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos and tamales.

Mexico has different typical food, the north of Mexico is known for its beef, goat and ostrich.The Central Mexico is known for authentic dishes like barbacoa, pozole, menudo, tamalesand carnitas. Lastly on the Mexico’s southeastern the most popular food is spicy vegetableand chicken-based, in addition this region has a bit Caribbean influence so is popular thedishes “a la veracruzana”.

MUSIC

Internationally known mariachi is the whole, associated with

the great figures of the “Mexican Song” ranchera, which

had its flowering period between the 1940 and 1970. From

western Mexico, specifically the state of Jalisco, Mariachi

was originally folk ensemble and indigenous, and their

clothing had nothing to do with the charro (the suit of the

rich cattle ranchers).

CULTURAL CURIOSITY: MEXICO “ARBOL DEL TULE”

Mexico is the home of one of theoldest living trees in the world. The“Arbol del Tule” is more than 1600years old. It is located in thechurchgrounds in the town centerof Santa Maria del Tule in theMexican state of Oaxaca. The treeis occasionally nicknamed the“Tree of Life” from all the images ofanimals that are reputedly visible inthe tree’s gnarled trunk. As part ofan official project local schoolchildgive tourists a tour of the tree andshow all manners of creatures thatthe trunk features, includingjaguars and elephants.

THAILAND BY:Mónica Gómez, Diego Amezquita

and Sebastián Ramírez

PERU BY:María Cecilia Dumar and

Humberto SALAZAR

SWITZERLAND BY:Andrea Abril and Adriana

Baptista

ITALY BY:Yenny Ardila and Juan Nicolás

Arévalo

MEXICO BY:Daniel aUrrea and Cesar Forero

TEACHER: Ivan Atehortua