My South African and Lebanese cultures

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My Lebanese and South African Heritage

-The Netherlands fits into South Africa 33 times

-Lebanon fits into South Africa 118 times

Lebanon

South 

Africa

Growing up in South Africa

Background

South Africa has one capital city for each branch of the government in the country. 

The government is divided into three different branches: 

-legislative

-executive 

-judicial.

An example of the multi-culti South African language

Jinne man, just put on your tekkies and your costume, don't be dof! We're going to walk to the beach and then go for a swim, if you want to come with you better hurry up, chyna. Ag nee, I stepped on a shongololo, I just bought new tekkies the other day! You know what, lets just forget about the beach and have a braai instead, all we need is some meat, mieliepap, some cooldrinks, maybe a brinjal and some other veggies. And if someone can bring some biscuits for a banofi pie, that would be great. Hey bru, it's a lekker day for a jol today, ek sê! I'm warning you my dad won't tolerate any gesuipery, he'll klap you stukkend! Is it? Ja, he's kwaai! He was tuning me just now from his bakkie my bokkie is a soutie and a rooinek. Eish! Well at least he's duidelik.

The Rainbow Nation

-Diverse and multicultural society  

- 60 million people
-People of all cultures, colours, backgrounds, religions, different languages, rich or poor  live together as one nation in peace  -> opposite of apartheid 

-Desmond Tutu (Archbishop and Human Rights Activist) 

-Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 1984

I grew up during Apartheid

Apartheid: Racial segregation set in place by the National Party when they came to power in 1948

Why does the word sound Dutch?

Nelson Mandela

-Former president of South Africa (1994-1999)

-Anti-apartheid activist 

-Imprisoned for 27 years for trying to overthrow the 
pro-apartheid government 

The skyline of Johannesburg

Gold Reef City

Potjekos

Braai

Bunny Chow

The Springboks - Rugby

The Proteas - Cricket

Drum majorettes

Netball

Cross-country

Nature and the BIG 5

The banknotes I grew up with

The new South African banknotes and coins

My Lebanese heritage and traditions in South Africa

Hummus

Felafel

Tabouleh

Kibbeh

Meze

Dolmades

Lebanese pies

Traditional Dance - Dabke

Girl in Lebanese Arabic is spelled "بنت" (pronounced "bint").

Boy in Lebanese Arabic is "صبي" (pronounced "sabi").

"Wallah" (والله) is an Arabic expression that means "I swear to God" or "by God." For example

"Wallah, I didn't do it!" (I swear I didn't do it!)

"Wallah, this is the best food!" (I swear this is the best food!)

Interesting facts about Lebanon

One of the oldest inhabited countries in the world, with over 7,000 years of history

Baalbek is the world’s largest & best-preserved Roman temple 

Lebanese diaspora: over 14 million people of Lebanese descent worldwide

Lebanon has no deserts, unlike most Middle Eastern countries

Beirut is known as the "Paris of the Middle East"

Give a presentation in English

In pairs

Starts after the Autumn break

Preparation

1. Choose your topic and decide how you will divide the presentation between you and your partner. 

2. Topic must be broad. Topic can be a topic related to your personal life. It can also be cultural, historical or educational topic. 

- Topic needs to be broad.

3. Prepare visuals (PowerPoint slides, posters, or pictures) to support your presentation.

4. Prepare and practice speaking clearly and confidently in advance, ensuring you stick to 5 mins talking time (10 mins total)

Content

- Introduction: Briefly introduce yourselves and your topic.

- Main Content: Share your personal, cultural, historical or educational story or information. Try to use vocabulary you have learned.

- Conclusion: Summarize your key points and close your presentation.

- Tip: Plan to speak about each slide for 20-40 seconds.

Important

- Speak clearly and loudly enough for everyone to hear.

- Make eye contact with the audience and do not to read directly from the board, your laptop, notes or your phone. The purpose is not to read out loud but to presentation.

- Do not turn your back on your audience

- Words in your presentation should be limited (steekwoorden alleen)

- Presentations should be visually attractive and spell checked

- Practice before presenting to ensure you stick to the time limit (4-6 minutes per person)