Maslenitsa is a traditional Russian festival celebrating the end of winter.
Poutine, a dish with fries, cheese curds, and gravy, originated in Canada.
Chinese silk and porcelain have been prized worldwide for centuries.
Baseball is known as America's pastime.
Soccer (football) is the most popular sport in Brazil.
Hindi and English are official languages, but there are 22 officially recognized regional languages.
The cherry blossom (sakura) season is celebrated nationwide every spring.
Classical composers like Beethoven and Bach were German.
France is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites including Mont Saint-Michel.