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Guyana is a true melting pot of cultures that offers a diverse geography, people and cultures. All work together to form a flavor like no other country in South America. Guyana is located on the east coast of South America and is the only country in South America with English being its main language. Guyana was owned by the British and Dutch and gained its independence in 1966. It is about the size of Great Britain. It is full of natural resources including its vast rainforests, about 70% of the total area of Guyana is covered with rainforests, are home to greenheart and mora trees, anteaters, monkeys, and beautifully colored birds, rice fields, sugarcane, and gold reserves. In 2015, oil fields were discovered in its offshore Stabroek Block which promises to bring riches to the country. Guyana is known for its famous Kaieteur Falls, which is one of the highest waterfalls in the world, almost five times higher than Niagara Falls, and drops 741 feet straight down then another 81 feet over rock to the bottom. Guyana's historic architecture reflects the country's British colonial past and most of the houses were built with the local woods from the rainforests.
The melting pot includes six cultures: Amerindians, Europeans, East Indians, Chinese, Portuguese, and Africans. The major religions of Guyana are Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Each culture brings the most delicious dishes such as pepper pot, chow mein, curry chicken and staples such as cassava, eddoes, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh fish and all seafood, goat, lamb, and duck are some of the common meats. Some of the local drinks made from fresh fruits and vegetables include pine drink, ginger beer, sorrel, mauby, and peanut punch. It is worth visiting Guyana for the scenery, the rainforests, the foods and the many cultural experiences you’ll enjoy. If you can’t get there, be sure to visit “little Guyana” located in many areas of Queens such as Richmond Hill, to get a taste of its flavor. Although it has so many things that differ, their motto is “One People, One Nation, One Destiny.
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Bangladesh is a country filled with luscious greenery and abundant with a rich culture and history ranging from food to the language itself and I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to experience the culture as a child. I was born in Dhaka, the capital of the country, and was always surrounded by diversity in the bustling city. Bangladesh has some of the richest greenery in the world and is best known for having the largest river delta formed by the Brahmaputra and the Ganges river. Villages all over the country demonstrate the population’s skill with nature and the love for protecting Bangladesh’s beauty. Dhaka is known for being a beautiful hub for music and the arts. People in the city gravitate towards cafes and festivals to hear live music and walk through various art exhibits displaying pieces that range from paintings to performative dancing like Kathak. Dhaka’s Shilpakala Academy expertly illustrates the beauty of traditional Bengali arts and is a must-see when visiting Bangladesh. Aside from dominating the arts, Bangladesh prides itself on its delicious cuisine as well, especially with its copious amount of street food carts scattered throughout Dhaka and other locations. Among the favorites are jhalmuri (puffed rice with onions, chilis, and various spices) and fuchka (ball-shaped fried flatbread filled with mashed potato, onion, eggs, and spices), but true Bengali cuisine can be experienced as long as you’ve added enough spices to begin salivating. I love my culture and the variety of beauty available in Bangladesh and I hope others get to experience it one day and love it just as much as I do.
“I was born and raised in the industrial metropolis of Pakistan known as Karachi. It is the most heavily populated city in the country and an epicenter of all major industries. Due to its stature and a door to numerous opportunities, the city welcomes everyone from all over the country making it rich in the overall states/districts’ specific cultures. Even though it has been almost 7 years since I moved to the United States, however, the memories of my time back in Pakistan are still the most cherished and fondest ones I keep closest to my heart.
Now, what exactly makes Karachi an exciting place? Well, there are a good few reasons to answer that. For one, it’s renowned as the city of lights for a reason. Meaning, there is always something happening for people to take some time out and enjoy. Secondly, the ethnic street food is one of the biggest attractions that not only invites the locals but piques the interests of people internationally. Known for its spicy dishes, tourists are encouraged to try the city’s long list of famous dishes including barbequed kebabs, deep fried fish, Nihari, Biryani, etc. But if you are not a big fan of spices, Karachi also offers many different types of sweet delicacies that are rich and full of texture such as Kulfi, Falooda, and local confectioneries. Furthermore, what also serves as another major source of entertainment is exploring the small local markets and capturing the essence of how different individual cultures across the states translates unanimously into making one single nation. In addition, since the city is rich in history and culture, visiting state parks and historic monuments is definitely a great way to spend some time off and relax. Lastly, and something I enjoyed the most, was beating the hot temperature persisting all-round the year by taking a stroll along the seashores of Karachi. The experience is embedded in my memories as the most stimulating and revitalizing as any other.” |
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