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- 2. Calligraphy, the art of writing, was invented in this Asian country.
- 4. The fabled loch ness monster is from this country.
- 7. This popular street food is made with a corn tortilla and can be held and eaten with one hand.
- 9. It is said that wearing clothing of this colour on St Patrick's Day means the leprechauns can't see you so you won't get pinched by them!
- 12. This European country famously resembles a boot!
- 13. The different styles of this plaid fabric are specific to family groups or clans in Scotland.
- 15. You may see this dance on the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival.
- 16. Machu Picchu is an ancient city built by this famous civilisation.
- 17. This cultural celebration can include dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating!
- 19. The animal of the Chinese Zodiac that represents the 2026 Lunar Year.
- 20. This popular rice dish originated in Japan and is often rolled with seaweed.
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- 1. This special spinning top is used in Hanukkah celebrations.
- 3. This Chinese dialect is the language with the most native speakers in the world.
- 5. This special altar may be decorated with marigolds and sugar skulls during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.
- 6. Followed closely by China, this country has the largest population in the world!
- 8. This animal is the world's largest rodent, and is native to South America.
- 10. Bullfighting is a traditional sport and pastime in this country.
- 11. The world famous cherry blossom festival, or Hanami, is celebrated in this archipelago country.
- 14. The Hindu festival of lights.
- 18. This country is famous for its ancient hieroglyphics.