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Culture is a way of life shared by groups of 

people. Elements of culture can include, but 

are not limited to, food, clothing, modes of 

transportation, play, and a sense of family. 

Culture gives us a sense of belonging. There 

are both similarities and differences between 

cultures across the world. In this book, we will 

explore this using the Filipino and Piedmont 

North Carolina cultures.

Piedmont North Carolina

The Piedmont of North Carolina is 

located in the center of the state with 

mountains to the west and the coast 

to the east. It is home to rolling 

foothills and fields full of crops. 

Manila is the capital city of the 

Philippines. It is on the island 

of Luzon. Manila has a swampy 

delta that falls between the 

Pasig and the Pampanga 

rivers. To the east are lowlands 

and to the west are mountains 

of the Bataan Peninsula. 

Manila is an urban area that 

fosters culture.  

Manila, Philippines

Piedmont North Carolina

The following foods are prominent in North Carolina 

culture:

   -NC Barbecue

   -Pepsi

   -Cornbread

   -Fried Chicken

   -Banana Pudding

Manila, Philippines

These are some popular Filipino dishes:

   -Lumpia - Egg rolls

   -Adoba

   -Pansit

   -Puto

Piedmont North Carolina

Traditions are customs that have been passed 

down from past generations. An example from 

the Piedmont area of North Carolina would be 

the tradition of eating collard greens and black 

eyed peas on the first day of the new year. 

Together this symbolizes luck and prosperity.  

Manila, Philippines

In the Philippines, New Years Eve is very 

important.   You must eat pansit for long life.  

Usually, you must find 12 round(ish) fruits 

for the table to symbolize the months.   You 

need to open all the doors, windows, 

drawers, and everything to allow good luck to 

come into your house. 

Piedmont North Carolina

The main mode of transportation in Piedmont 

North Carolina's culture would be the use of 

personal vehicles, which can include trucks, 

vans, and cars. 

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