Experience on Thailand and Japanese Culture
Bertha Torres
3/29/2014
Abstract
The culture event I will be attending is to a friend’s home to learn about Thai and Japanese
Culture. Once a month we meet at a friend’s home to learn about each other’s culture. In our
group we have Indian, Mexican, White, Korean and Japanese and Thai. At this event we will
learn how to cook and enjoy the food of the culture food. We will learn their rituals and
customs of their culture for a social gathering. This will be approximately about 20 people.
This sequence explores varying research studies done on individuals who are from Thailand
and Japan. This experience is to find correlations between their culture, values and beliefs
in comparison to my culture, Mexican. It will reference culture, values, beliefs and religion.
There are many interesting culture and values in Thailand. Many culture and values in Thailand that Thai People hold dear are sometimes difficult to understand by outsiders.
However, Thai People often feel very strongly about those culture and values in Thailand that if you happen to disrespect them, Thai People will get very upset. Thai People have sensitive feelings towards particular culture and values in Thailand.
Respect and love the King
The King of Thailand, the Queen and most of his family is very loved and respected by all Thai
People. The King of Thailand has done so much for Thai People in Bangkok and even more so in the Thai countryside such as Chiangmai. Everyone loves the King and if you happen to say bad things about the King of Thailand, the chances are that every Thai will be against you. So, never make a joke about the King unless it’s a good joke and not at the King or the Thai Royal family‘s expense. Thai People are very proud of their King.
Religion
Since most Thai People are Buddhists, most of the things Thai People do are
Bibliography: http://www.thaiandculture.org Uerjet, Punares Angie Yukie Kawahara Liu Yoshi, Punares