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UN's 'International Day Of World's Indigenous Peoples' 🌎 9 August

Writer: Simon O'Donovan
Simon O'Donovan
Aug 6
2 min read










NOTE TO FACILITATORS - MIX THE SONGS UP SO MEMBERS HAVE TO CHOOSE WISELY, SOME ARE EASY, SOME ARE REALLY TRICKY AND REQUIRE GUESS WORK






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  • Scotland – Scottish – Highland piper (kilt, sporran and tam o' shanter) – Flower Of Scotland

  • Japan – Japanese – KimonoSakura Sakura

  • Brazil – Brazilian – Rio Carnival costumeThe Girl From Ipanema

  • Morocco – Moroccan (Amazigh/Arab heritage) – Allah Ya Moulana

  • Canada – Canadian – Royal Canadian Mounted Police ceremonial uniformThe Maple Leaf Forever

  • India – Indian – SariJai Ho

  • Switzerland – Swiss – Traditional Swiss Alpine costumeThe Happy Wanderer

  • Jamaica – Jamaican – Traditional Jamaican folk dressJamaica Farewell

  • England – English – Morris dancerJerusalem

  • Thailand – Thai – Chut ThaiLoy Krathong

  • Argentina – Argentine – Gaucho costumeDon't Cry for Me Argentina

  • Greenland – Kalaallit (Inuit) – Kalaallit national costumeNunarput Utoqqarsuanngoravit

  • Germany – German – LederhosenLili Marlene

  • AustraliaAboriginal Australian – Traditional Aboriginal ceremonial dress and body paintWaltzing Matilda

  • Spain – Spanish – Flamenco dressY Viva Espana

  • China – Chinese (Han) – Qipao (Cheongsam)Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower)

  • Ireland – Irish – Traditional Irish dancing costumeMolly Malone

  • Mexico – Mexican – Mariachi suitLa Bamba

  • Norway – Norwegian – BunadIn the Hall of the Mountain King

  • Egypt – Egyptian – GalabeyaWalk Like an Egyptian

  • PeruQuechua – Traditional Andean costumeEl Cóndor Pasa

  • Netherlands – Dutch – Volendam costumeTulips from Amsterdam

  • USANative American – Traditional Native American ceremonial regaliaGod Bless America

  • Turkey – Turkish – Traditional Ottoman/Turkish folk costumeDandini

  • Wales – Welsh – Traditional Welsh national dressCalon Lân

  • Vietnam – Vietnamese – Traditional rice farmer's dress with nón lá (conical hat)Sun And Moon (Miss Saignon)

  • Russia – Russian – Cossack uniformKalinka

  • Cuba – Cuban – GuayaberaGuantanamera

  • Sweden – Swedish – Sverigedräkt (Swedish folk costume) – Dancing Queen

  • KenyaMaasai – Traditional Maasai ceremonial dressJambo Bwana

  • Italy – Italian – Venetian Carnival costume'O Sole Mio

  • New ZealandMāori – Traditional Māori ceremonial dress with korowai cloakPokarekare Ana

  • Saudi Arabia – Saudi – Thobe with ghutra and agalArdah (traditional Saudi music)

  • France – French – Breton costume (striped shirt and beret) – La Vie en Rose

  • Hawaii (USA) – Native Hawaiian – Hula costume with leiAloha ʻOe

  • Greece – Greek – Evzone ceremonial uniformZorba's Dance

  • Iceland – Icelandic – Þjóðbúningurinn (Icelandic national costume) – Á Sprengisandi

  • Vatican City – Vatican – Swiss Guard ceremonial uniformAve Maria





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