Foreign Languages
Cultural traditions.
Definition
Cultural traditions are long-standing practices, ceremonies, and celebrations passed down through generations in target-language societies. Studying these traditions builds cultural competence and provides context for language use in real-world situations.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 El Día de los Muertos in Mexico honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
- 2 Le Tour de France is an iconic annual cycling race that is deeply embedded in French culture.
- 3 Oktoberfest in Munich is a traditional German festival celebrating Bavarian culture with food and music.