What is your favourite cultural tradition? — Assembly

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“My favourite tradition is the Day of the Dead, where we all remember our loved ones that have already passed away by making what we call an altar. We put some photos of the person we are remembering, the food that person used to eat, flowers and if possible we even add some of the personal stuff. We do this because we believe they come to visit us the night of November 1 and it pleases them if we prepare for their coming. It is my favourite tradition because it is a way to keep in touch with your roots and is spiritually satisfactory.”

— Rebeca, 15, Mexico

“Hungarian people really like to complain about basically everything (our national anthem is one of the saddest and most complaining ones in the world). While it is really important to be aware of this and to not take part in it all the time, I often find it liberating to vent my problems. It is a great way to release stress.”

— Lili, 19, Hungary

“Eating yeot. It’s a Korean sugar dessert. Hard and chewy, it’s absolutely delectable. I love both watching the making process and eating it myself.”

— Heidi, 17, South Korea

“My favourite tradition is Eid, which is an Islamic holiday celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. It isn't cultural, more so religious, but I love the way we Bengalis celebrate it. All the food and going to people's houses. And did I say the food?”

— Tanisha, 14, Australia