Traditions and everyday life in USA

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in USA. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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Personal keepsakes from members in USA

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Ethnic Expo
Event

Ethnic Expo

My hometown throughs an event in the fall called the Ethnic Expo, where countries from all around the world get to shae their foods, culture, and other activities!

Shared by capricornicus
I enjoy Archery
Activity

I enjoy Archery

I like to shoot my bow at targets such foam animals or paper with a bullseye on it. I have gotten pretty good at it and compete in my state and surrounding states.

Shared by Xander_Hamil
My special place
Everyday life

My special place

This is the place where I am happiest in the world. Its a little street in a town called Colfax, and its such a beautiful drive. I find myself always at peace here

Shared by desdemona
Day in a life
Activity

Day in a life

The first picture is with Inceno the horse. The second was a normal night with my friends :) and the last shows my pure excitement to see the new Spider-Man movie.

Shared by Arfolii
The Bookstore and Art
Place

The Bookstore and Art

The thing i most enjoy is going to my favorite bookstore. Flipping through the books is so refreshing and peaceful. The art museum is also so pretty and peaceful!

Shared by Violet03
Mountains of America
Place

Mountains of America

We spend lots of time hiking and camping on these mountains. They have so much wildlife flora and fauna. It’s so beautiful to see and more to experience in person

Shared by Zoomonkey1012
Day out with friends
Activity

Day out with friends

From the fair to the beach it’s always fun to hangout with my friends. I always feel like I’m in a movie. We always go out to eat and talk about our daily lives.

Shared by Andromeda3
Beauty of Daytona
Place

Beauty of Daytona

Daytona Beach is beautiful, from the sunsets and night skies to the museums and galleries of art. A wonderful place to go to for a clear mind. It opens your eyes.

Shared by Xoalsox
Balboa Park, San Diego
Place

Balboa Park, San Diego

The lilly pond in Balboa Park, San Diego. A favorite spot in the world famous Balboa Park. Large koi fish and auatic plants in front of the Botanical Building.

Shared by kaisersuzuki
Radium Girls
Activity

Radium Girls

My first ever semi-main role in a play, after dreaming of acting in this theatre for 5 years it finally came true. (I was the man on the left in the first photo)

Shared by skirple
Fur babies
Everyday life

Fur babies

My sweet, sassy fur babies. Keena and Kerhiss think they are guard dogs. Kittens is crowding me, but she is comfortable. Keena sleeping in the chair next to me.

Shared by RisaBeebe
Playing Pep Band for Football Games
Activity

Playing Pep Band for Football Games

On Friday nights in autumn, the band for my high school gets together and eats pizza and then goes down to the field to play songs to cheer on the football team.

Shared by sio1256
Performing Arts
Activity

Performing Arts

At a lot of schools, we put on big musicals full of costumes, singing, and dancing. I love love love to perform in these. Here’s some pictures of me performing!

Shared by haleybaileyukulele
The Bay Area!
Place

The Bay Area!

From my hometown in San Jose it is only 25 minutes to Santa Cruz where there is a beautiful ocean and beautiful beach and wonderful food love walking on the pier

Shared by Freddy bear
I love Drawing
Activity

I love Drawing

I draw a lot. Mostly with pen and ink. I like to draw mildly unnerving things. Art is here to comfort the uncomfortable and cause discomfort to the comfortable.

Shared by GloomBunny
Arizona seasons
Place

Arizona seasons

Arizona get really hot in the summer, and really cold in the winter. Arizona is the Grand Canyon state. The Grand Canyon is a Natural Forming of Layered Red Rock

Shared by KoXKhat
My Creations are My Sanity!
Activity

My Creations are My Sanity!

Creating is my passion and I am blessed to be able to do what I love. What brings me the greatest joy is the response I receive from those who love my creations!

Shared by Kay614
Liputa fabric (Congo)
Everyday life

Liputa fabric (Congo)

A Liputa is usually a fabric with bold colors and designs on it. Women wear it for many types of occasions, including weddings, birthdays, church, even at home.

Shared by INFJaime
Music Festival
Event

Music Festival

It’s our city’s music festival, I went to it with a friend of mine. I loved it and had a lot of fun. It was raining during the set it was an amazing experience.

Shared by Lulu36
Indy 500
Activity

Indy 500

Once a year Indiana has a big race day where we watch cars race around a track for hours on end. Oh and at the end the winner kisses the floor and drinks milk.

Shared by m4e
Lighthouse Sunset
Place

Lighthouse Sunset

We are the Great Lakes State and never have a body of water too far away. Enjoying a sunset at the lake is a favorite summer activity by many here in Michigan.

Shared by Smvic84
I love nature
Everyday life

I love nature

There is so much beauty placed in it, pure, loving, gives us life too. It expands my knowledge when I travel, and I am stunned by the loveliness of this world.

Shared by PennyLane20
Ice skating (not a good idea)
Activity

Ice skating (not a good idea)

My friends and I love going ice skating even though we are horrible at it. But even though I have the blisters to prove it we always have the time of our lives.

Shared by yourfavvirgo
Walking the trails
Place

Walking the trails

The beautiful river on the trail I take walks on! There is a small waterfall to the right of it that I like to put my hands or feet in to keep cool in the heat!

Shared by Leelahh
Loathe concert
Event

Loathe concert

It was so much fun!! To see them in person, British people are real!!! I have no pictures of them but here is their opener unitytx they’re pretty nice too :)

Shared by Deadpoolbeans
Family is everything.
Everyday life

Family is everything.

Family comes first ? when everyone else is gone, your family is still there. Family is so precious, we’re only here a little while. Take pictures! Be together!

Shared by Bosslady80
Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam
Place

Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam

Hồ chí minh city was a place i visited when preparing to go to USA. I enjoyed eating the street food and walking around with my family and shopping at the mall!

Shared by Min_nii
Road Trips
Activity

Road Trips

When my friends and I are bored and cannot find anything to do, we will hop in the car and drive around for fun. Road trips are one of my favorite things to do.

Shared by vializbert

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