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Thursday, 19th Nov. 2013

 Multicultural London



(From www.ozziesaffa.blogspot.com)

Multiculturality is one of the distinguishing characteristics of London.

There you can find people from all over the world - many have arrived from the ancient British colonies -  and there they live together with different habits, customs and identities, influencing each other.

The streets are full of people dressing in very different styles and the barrier between right and wrong, ugly and beautiful seems narrower.

What about you, would you like to live in a big city with such a cultural diversity?

Monday, 11th Nov. 2013

New Zealander Sheep

(From imgc.artprintimages.com)

New Zealand is a country that  is isolated from much of the rest of the world.

The country is home to 3 million people and ...60 million sheep! This means 20 sheep for every person!

Sheep farming has been a significant industry in New Zealand, since 1773, when James Cook, a British explorer, introduced these animals into the island.

Saturday, 2nd Nov.2013

 The Statue of Liberty

(From www.viator.com)

Did you know that this huge statue is a monument commemorating the centennial of American Independence in 1776?

It was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States.

It's a symbol of freedom and democracy and stands on liberty Island in New York.

Can you imagine how much does the statue weigh?  Well, some amazing 225 tons!!

Thursday, 31st Oct. 2013

Halloween

(From achildgrows.com)

Halloween is celebrated on the night of 31st October. In the past it was believed that dead people came out from their graves. Nowadays, it's time for fun and parties. Children usually dress as ghosts, witches, vampires and monsters.

Common Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, bonfires and telling scary stories.

Monday 27th Oct.2013

Scottish Bagpipes

(From www.fotolibra.com)

The bagpipes are the national musical instrument of Scotland.

Bagpipes are used by both soloists and pipe bands civilian or military and are now played in countries around the world, particularly in areas with large Scottish and Irish emigrant populations.

These bagpipers are wearing kilts. Kilts are traditional Scottish clothes made of tartan wool.

Saturday, 25th Oct.2013

English Gardens

(From www.theinnovationdiaries)



British people are very proud of their gardens. Every house, even in cities have a small front garden or backyard where they grow their vegetables, flowers, bushes and other plants.
British mild rainy weather makes this tradition easier and it's the reason for the gardens' gorgeous green look all year round.