For today's activity we had to create a poster to share at least five ways of saying Happy New Year in different languages. I chose the Hieroglyphics as I am Egyptian and it represent the Ancient Egyptian Language. I also chose Arabic as it's the language for modern Egypt.
Kia ora Joanna,
ReplyDeleteI love your post, it’s absolutely gorgeous and wonderful for informing your audience on how to say Happy New Year in a heap of different languages. You’ve done a fabulous job, ka pai! I also love the background you chose, and that you picked Egyption hieroglyphics! I’ve noticed you have referenced Egypt a bit in your posts, do you know much about the place?
How did you choose all the languages you chose?
For New Years, my family normally has a big bonfire at the beach where we set off some fireworks and roast marshmallows! What does your family do?
Keep up the incredible work!
Ka kite anō,
Shannon (SLJ)
Hi Shannon, thank you for taking the time to check my post, you were right about mentioning Egypt in a few posts, It's my roots, I'm a proud Egyptian. About the New Year, my family always spend it in the church.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna,
DeleteThat's so cool! How many generations back are you Egyptian?
When I was little, I was obsessed with Egyptian culture! It's amazing, and the culture and history is breathtaking!
Are your ancestors from anywhere else as well?
Mine are Irish and Scottish. My families moved to New Zealand during the potato famine.
Bye for now, I'm excited to hear back from you!!
Shannon (SLJ)
We're Egyptian all the way but my dad's great great grandfather was married from a Greek woman. The next generation which is dad's great grandfather was also married from Greek lady.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna,
DeleteThat's so cool! That's such a cool mix of ancestry! Do you know any cool facts about Egypt? Could you tell me them?
Bye for now!
Shannon (SLJ)
The sunlight penetrate sixty meters into the temple, lighting up the face of King Ramses II in Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan twice a year for 20 minutes. The first time on 22 February which is the anniversary of his coronation. The second time on 22 October which mark the king’s birthday.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna,
DeleteWow, that's a super cool fact! Isn't it crazy that it does that! Is it on purpose or a total fluke?
Did you know Ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to have a lot of modern things. They had dentists, batteries, and a ruling class. They were amazing!
Any other cool facts?
Thanks,
Shannon (SLJ)
It was well calculated so the sun can shine on the kings face twice a year on a very important dates. King Ramses II signed the first international peace treaty. n 1258 BC, when an official peace treaty was established between the Egyptian pharaoh and Hattusili III, the then king of the Hittites. This treaty is the oldest recorded peace treaty in the world.
ReplyDeleteWoah Joanna, those are some incredible facts! Do you have any other favourite cultures or countries?
DeleteHi Shannon, I don't really have another favourite culture but it's more of a city that has a special place in my parents hearts.
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