Multicultural Dictionary 

Arabic: Peace be upon you

Russian: Hello, be in good health

Chinese: Hello

Thai: Hello (male & female variation)

Bahasa Indonesia: Good morning

Arabic: Hello and welcome

Polish: Hi (informal)

Spanish: How are you? (informal)

Chinese: Have you eaten? 

Romanian: Good day

Ogoni: Good morning

Shona: How are you?

Yoruba: How are you?

Romanian: Hi (informal)

Polish: Welcome (singualr & plural variation)

Shona: Good morning

Korean: Hello

Arabic: Wish you the best every year (said on birthdays, new year, eid times etc) 

Spanish: A Mexican holiday observed on November 1st and 2nd. This is a time for families to remember and honour their deceased loved ones 

Chinese: The Spring Festival,  known as the Chinese New Year, is an annual traditional celebration in China that occurs in January or February.  

Romanian: Noapte Sânzienelor is a traditional celebration marking the peak of summer and honoring the fairies (sânziene), with rituals to protect against evil spirits and ensure fertility and prosperity.

Thai: An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. The name Songkran comes from a Sanskrit word meaning 'passing' or 'approaching' 

Russian:  Religious and folk holiday which has retained a number of elements of Slavic mythology in its ritual. It is celebrated during the last week before Great Lent.

Arabic: The men's headwear in Iraq and the Gulf countries in the Arab world. It is also a symbol of generosity, honour and good manners.

Russian: A general term for a folk costume. They tend to have a prefix word describing which area of the country they are from. 

Chinese: Is a traditional Chinese garment women wear. It features a close-fitting silhouette, a high neckline, side slits, and often intricate embroidery or patterns. Originating during the Qing dynasty, the cheongsam has become a prominent Chinese culture and fashion symbol. 

Thai: This is a traditional outfit that was worn casually in the old days and is still worn on festivals as a way to connect to our traditional ways

Russian: Is a traditional Russian headdress worn by women and girls to accompany the sarafan. The kokoshnik tradition has existed since the 10th century in the city of Veliky Novgorod. 

Columbia: The Afro-Colombian, black, Raizal, and Palenquera woman used the turban to store tiny seeds and gold, cover her braids, and support the weight of trays and jugs that she carried on her head to transport food and water 

Arabic: The word currently refers to yogurt or milk, but it originally means camel's milk. 

Yoruba:  Pounded yam(Iyan is the yoruba name of the food ). It literally is yam pounded down until it becomes a soft and mouldable texture that is usually paired with soups

Korean: A traditional Korean side-dish made from fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radishes. 

Chinese: This is a traditional culinary delicacy made from thin dough wrappers filled with a variety of ingredients, including minced meat (commonly pork, beef, or shrimp), vegetables such as cabbage, scallions, and mushrooms, and a blend of seasonings. 

Romanian: Traditional Romanian dish similar to polenta, made from cornmeal boiled into a thick porridge. It's often served as a side dish or main course, topped with cheese, sour cream, or meat.

Zimbabwe: Maise meal that is pounded and eaten with your hands with meat stew and vegetables

Arabic: Meaning "permissible" according to Islamic law. Refers to food, drinks and actions that are permitted for Muslims. Halal food, such as meat, must be prepared according to specific guidelines, such as the method of slaughter for animals, which involves pronouncing the name of Allah (God) before slaughtering.

Russian: Is the Orthodox celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter), which takes place exactly one week after the usual Catholic Easter. 

Chinese: Is employed in Chinese Buddhism and other Chinese religious traditions to denote the practice of abstaining from specific foods or activities as a means of spiritual discipline. 

Spanish: A significant religious observance in Mexico and other Latin American countries, honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, the country's patron saint. It marks the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in 1531, symbolizing unity and cultural identity. 

Romanian: Representations of the Heavenly, such as Saints. 

Shona : God