Friday, May 12, 2017

Research:
South America- South American culture is very much influenced by the Spaniards and the Portuguese people, due to them conquering the land during the post classical era. This region has its own native culture, however first it got influenced by the Europeans and then the African and later to many other countries. Christmas is one of the most important festival that is celebrated in this region,  and it is celebrated according to the Roman Catholic way with Santa Clause being a huge part of it. South American art can traced back to the time during the Inca dynasty. One of the most important part of their art is the art of drawing on rocks and pebbles; one of the well known artist, Antõnio Francisco Lisboa, built a church which consisted of his art work in the late 19th century. Music is also something that is really important to the South Americans, and it is mainly influenced by the Roman Catholism. Some of the instrument they used are pan pipes, flutes, native guitar-charango and the drum. Some of the major religion that followed by people in region is of Christianity, Shamanism, Islam, Hinduism and Animism.
Bolivia- Bolivian women usually wear a pollera, a pleated skirt, some sort of shirt, bowler hat, and manta, a shawl. Men usually wear a shirt, vest and pants with a bowler hat, and accessories around their neck.
Venezuela- The folk costume for men is called liqui liqui, which consists of pants and a jacket; the color for the outfits is usually white, cream beige or ecru. Women wear a huge flowy skirt with a off-shoulder shirt, and a lot of jewelry with flowers as a headpiece.
Brazil- It is a huge melting point therefore there is not a traditional clothing. In indigenous area
, people usually wear bombachans or baggy pants, cowboy hats and boots, while in Amazon region, they usually wear tunics and faint paint with lots of bead accessories.
Australia- Australia, the continent, consists of many countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua Guiana, Solomon Island and Fiji. The dominant language spoken in Australia is of English, and the reason for that is because Australia was discovered by European countries. They influenced Australia quite a lot, and shaped the culture according to theirs. Australian are known to have a really high consumption of Beer, and before the World War 2 Australians drank twenty times more beer than wine, and this lead them to become one of the most significant wine exporter. The dominant religion that is followed by most of the people in this region is of Christianity, however, there are many minority groups for example: Hindus, Jews, Muslims as well as Buddhists, which can be found. The indigenous people of Australia, the country, had their own religion, which was called The Dreaming, by Mircrea Eliade. The belief system emphasis on the ritual system and the supernatural beings. Some of the well known festivals that are celebrated in this region is of Holi, a festival in which participants throw color at each other, in Fiji and it is a festival from Hinduism. Another well known festival that is celebrated in New Zealand, which takes place for 3 days on the shore of the Tapapakanga, and it is basicallly a musical festivals.
Fiji- The traditional clothing is called Sulu, resembles a skirt, which is wore by both genders. For men, the clothed is tailored and there are some pockets as well. Women usually wear tropical color and embroidery due to the weather.
Indonesia- Traditionally men usually wear batik skirt with trousers or teluk beskap. Women usually wear Kebaya with a beautiful selendang, a long cloth, over one shoulder.
Vanuatu- Women usually wear fiber skirt, with or without to a shirt. Men usually wear a traditional loincloth with some sort of shirt.


Cite:  http://www.boliviabella.com/bolivian-clothing.html
http://nationalclothing.org/america/52-venezuela/124-traditional-costume-of-venezuela-liqui-liqui-for-men,-flowing-ruffled-dresses-and-floral-decorations-for-women.html
http://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/national-traditions/brazilian-tradition2.htm
http://www.vtaide.com/ASEAN/Indonesia/clothes.html
https://vanuatuknow.wordpress.com/tag/vanuatu-dress/

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