Canadian culture

A report submitted in the Canadian culture and its importance.

Canada is a country, consisting of ten provinces and three territories, in the northern part of the continent of North America. It extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometers (3.85 million square miles) in total, making it the world's second-largest country by total area and the fourth-largest country by land area. Canada's common border with the United States forms the world's longest land border. Besides this country is known because of its festivals, gastronomy, clothing, society, Art and Architecture, Culture and Tradition, Canada Day, Common traditions and etiquette and so on.

Regarding to the festivals Canada has every kind of festival for everyone. Visited by millions of people each year, the top 4 festivals are: Winterlude in Ottawa it is a celebration of everything winter, this winter festival boasts of the largest skating rink in the world, furthermore, Celebration of Light in Vancouver - A musical fireworks competition with some of the world's best international competitors with an annual visitor number of over 1 million. Moreover, Just for Laughs in Montreal. The biggest international comedy festival in the world that attracts almost 2 million tourists a year. Finally the Pride Toronto one of the biggest gay pride parades in the world; this is a festival that celebrates the LGBT world community.

Taking into account the Canadian gastronomy it is important to say that there are not  an special or typical Canadian dish, the most relevant dish are French fries, on the other hand  Clothing  according to  the last hundreds of years have been  heavily influenced by European styles. Most of these clothing are now preserved at the Royal Ontario Museum and the McCord Museum of Canada.

Today, Canadians dress as the Westerners do with the basic t-shirt and jeans as the most common outfit. Cotton and lightweight fabrics are preferred in the summer while sweaters and lightweight jackets are recommended for spring and fall. Since Canada is relatively colder than most countries, dressing in winter takes a lot more effort.

Thick jackets, parkas, and heavy layering of sweaters are much needed to survive the cold Canadian climate during the winter season. The toque is the most common piece of accessory - which is a knit winter hat that keeps the head warm.

 With regards to society, Canadians are predominantly tolerant, polite, and extremely conservative, they are very community-oriented and though most social gatherings take place in private spaces such as homes and restaurants, they instill the sense of giving back to the community. Public humility is highly valued and visible signs of excess consumption and massive residences are not common, their constitution is also progressive, making same-sex marriage legal, eliminating capital punishment, their publicly funded health care, strict gun controls, and their strong efforts to vanish poverty.

 Regarding to Art and Architecture There is no distinct style or preference of Canadian art but most of their artists create pieces influenced by French and British styles. Popular painters in the past include Paul Kane, David Mine, and Cornelius Krieghoff - who often depicted landscapes and the Canadian wilderness. Sculpture has been mainly done by the Inuit artists, and most aboriginal artwork found is preserved in museums.

Architecture has also been heavily influenced by Baroque and Cape Cod styles with homes having the neoclassical style. Recent structures are predominantly minimal and modern - such as the Telus Sky Tower in Calgary and the seemingly floating structure of the Fifth Pavilion of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

 Taking into account culture and tradition. Canadian culture is heavily influenced by its conquerors, the French  the British and indigenous cultures allowing  distinct Canadian identity with a large number of immigrants, there are many regions in the country with different adaptations of the different nationalities that have called Canada home. This has resulted to a diverse and multicultural nation that has made Canada a welcoming country - welcoming of any religion and any nationality - making it a favorite place to migrate to by individuals from different countries all over the world. Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is the national day of Canada, a federal statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the British North America Act, 1867 (today called the Constitution Act, 1867), which united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire. Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confederation),.

With regards to the Common traditions and etiquette we can find greeting  with a strong grip and eye contact; also, leaving footwear inside the entrance when you enter someone's home; moreover, giving flowers, the best quality wine, and chocolates when invited to someone's dinner party; Besides giving someone his/her personal space in a conversation, avoiding touching as much as possible; Furthermore, Using appropriate titles or last names when addressing a person - use the first name only when invited, as first names tend to be used by family and close friends.

As a Conclution Canada is an interested country that all of you have to visit, and for that it is important to keep in mind some advices such as tipping, flash smile, language that we  should know before moving there.