The Russian ballet is world-famous, with companies like the Bolshoi.
Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated earlier than in the US (October).
Confucianism has deeply influenced Chinese culture and social values.
Baseball is known as America's pastime.
Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The festival of Diwali is widely celebrated with lights, fireworks, and sweets.
The Shinto and Buddhist religions influence many cultural festivals and customs.
Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest beer festival.
French cinema has a long history and strong international influence.