I chose my “Ping” country which is Namibia. I chose to do the “Folk Culture and Pop Culture” on this country because I am very curious what there is more to learn about Namibia. I have done some research about the food, art, music, clothing, shelter, technology, and beliefs.
Food Folk Culture:
- “Potjie Kos”- a mixture of meat, vegetables, sauce and small things you want to add.
- “Biltong”- it is a lot like jerky as known in the United States but, it is not as processed. It is basically meat that is seared in spices and dried out to become “biltong.”
- “Veldt Bread”- bread that is baked over an open fire in the field.
Food Pop Culture:
- “Paella”- which is a mixture with chicken and seafood added with sauce and vegetables.
- “Chili and Avocado Dip”- which is a dip mixture with Chili’s and Avocado.
- “Chicken Skewers”- which is a skewer with pieces of chicken dipped into a sauce baked in an oven.
Art/Music Folk Culture:
- “Herero People’s”
- “Otjieherero”
- “Kwassa Kwassa”
- “Ancient Rock Art”
- “Traditional Transitions”
- “Landscape and Wildlife”
Art/Music Pop Culture:
- “Hip Hop”
- “Reggae”
- “R&B”
- “Landscaping”
- “Rock Art”
- “Paintings”
Clothing Folk Culture:
- “Traditional Clothing”
- “Victorian Styled Clothing”
Clothing Pop Culture:
- “Red Barret”
- “Yellow Suits”
Shelter Folk Culture:
- “Huts”
- “Teepees”
Shelter Pop Culture:
- “Brick Houses”
- “Wooden Houses”
Technology Folk Culture:
- “Plants”- foro thread and medicine.
- “Rock” – for stability or strong tools.
- “Bones”- for weapons.
Technology Pop Culture:
- “Televisions”
- “Laptops”
Beliefs Folk Culture
- “Songs”
- “Sunday Gatherings”
Beliefs Pop Culture:
- “Sex Education”
- “Sunday School”
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