Asia

Cambodian

Angkor Wat - “Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire by King Suryavarman II during the 12th century, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century; as such, it is also described as a "Hindu-Buddhist" temple. The Guinness World Records considers it as the largest religious structure in the world.” (Source)

Khmer Apsara Dancer - “The Apsara Dance is a Classical dance inspired by the Apsara carvings and sculptures of Angkor and developed in the late 1940s by Queen Sisowath Kossamak. Her grand daughter and protégé, Princess Bopha Devi, was the first star of the Apsara Dance. This ancient art form and beautiful dances have played a major part in Khmer culture for more than thousand years and have seen a great revival over the last few years.” (Source)

Japanese

Sushi - “A traditional food from Japan made with specially prepared rice. The rice is mixed with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Sushi also contains raw or cooked seafood, and sometimes vegetables as well. Sometimes sushi is wrapped in a sheet of seaweed called nori. There are many different kinds of sushi. The most common sushi in Japan is nigirizushi: fish that is placed on top of a small portion of sushi rice.” (Source)

Origami - “This has been the most recreational art of Japanese for centuries. They made it as a part of their culture to foster creativity among youngsters. Origami serves as an elegant yet amusing activity for Japanese people during their leisure times.” (Source)

The Lucky Cat - “Also known as “maneki-neko”, "welcoming cat", "lucky cat", "money cat" or "fortune cat", is a common Japanese figurine. It is a lucky charm. This small statue is found in many Japanese shops, and it is also seen in some places outside Japan. The significance of the right and left raised paw differs with time and place. A statue with the left paw raised is to get more customers, while the right paw raised is to get more money. Hence it is also said that the one with left paw is for business and the right is for home.” (Source)

Lao

Dok Champa Flower - “This flower can be seen almost in all wats (Buddhist temples) and monasteries in Laos. Dok Champa is a tropical waxy flower and releases a sweet scent when blooming. The flower blooms every day and lasts for a very long time. The most popular color of Dok Champa is normally white but their colors also range from red to yellow to pink. This flower has become a Laotian national flower.”(Source)

Sticky Rice - “There are many different types of rice, but in Laos, sticky rice called “Khao Niew” is the base of every meal. Unlike neighboring countries, Laos is well known for cultivating sticky rice, which is a more glutinous variety, considered the center of origin, and still accounts for around.”(Source)

Singapore

Gardens by the Bay - “Located in the Central Region of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 250 acres of reclaimed land. It is a spectacular tropical garden designed not only to celebrate the plants of the tropics, but also the cultural diversity of Singapore’s population.” (Source)

The Merlion - “This mythical lion-fish hybrid statue is a well-known tourist icon of Singapore. The colossal statue is used to represent Singapore for sports teams, advertising, tourism and national identity.” (Source)

Indian

Bollywood - “A word given to the film industry in Mumbai, engaged in production of movies in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Hollywood". Bollywood is the largest film industry in the world, producing around 1000 films every year.” (Source)

Indian Wedding Elephant

“Elephants have always played a prominent part in Indian culture. They are considered to be very sacred and symbolize good luck and prosperity; hence they are usually a part of most Indian weddings. Elephants were a must at royal weddings in olden times and kings and Nawabs used to ride on elephants to their wedding venues to symbolize their power. Today, the concept has moved on from just being a wedding tradition; couples are now including elephants at their weddings not just as a part of the wedding procession, but also in other areas such as wedding cards, décor, food and wedding favors.” (Source)

Mehndi - “Also known as henna, mehndi is a paste associated with positive spirits and good luck. Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehndi ceremony to be held the night before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage.” (Source)

Pakistani

Pakistani Truck Art - “Truck art is a form of art seen in the South Asian culture of Pakistan presenting vibrant and exuberant over-the-top designs that are colorful and shouts out its boisterous designs to the intricate carvings on the body of the trucks. These include calligraphy and floral designs, with meaningful messages to evoke social causes. Each is different and elaborately decorated with no trucks alike. To Pakistanis, these trucks are more than just vehicles painted by artists; they hold significance in Pakistani culture.” (Source)

Field Hockey - “Field hockey is the national sport of Pakistan. The Pakistan National Field Hockey Team also known as the Green Shirts has ranked as the #1 team in the world in both 2000 and 2001 by the FIH. Pakistan has been one of the most successful teams in international competitions, having won a world record four Hockey World Cup titles.” (Source)

Israeli

Sufganiyot - “A round jelly doughnut eaten in Israel and around the world on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The doughnut is deep-fried, injected with jam or custard, and then topped with powdered sugar.” (Source)

Menorah - “A Hanukkah menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Eight of the nine branches hold lights (candles or oil lamps) that symbolize the eight nights of the holiday; on each night, one more light is lit than the previous night, until on the final night all eight branches are ignited. The ninth branch holds a candle, called the shamash ("helper" or "servant"), which is used to light the other eight.” (Source)

Chinese

Fan - “The history of Chinese fan can be dated to over 3,000 years ago, around the Shang Dynasty (C.16th-11th BC). The first type of fan, known as Shanhan, was tied to a horse-drawn carriage to shut out the strong sunshine and shelter the passengers from the rainfall. The Shanhan was a bit like today’s umbrella. In fact, the fan was not used to help cool people until the Zhou Dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago.” (Source)

Panda - “A bear that lives in south central China. Although it belongs to the order Carnivora, the panda's diet is 99% bamboo. Pandas in the wild occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds, rodents or carrion. In captivity, they may get honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food.” (Source)

Lion Dance - “A form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune. The lion dance is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional, cultural and religious festivals. It may also be performed at important occasions such as business opening events, special celebrations or wedding ceremonies, or may be used to honor special guests by the Chinese communities.” (Source)

Filipino

Jeepneys - “Also known as “kings of the road,” are the Philippines’ most popular form of public transportation. They got their start as Willys Jeeps left behind when American GIs departed the Philippines at the end of World War II. Filipinos then began recycling them as buses with longitudinally mounted benches with room for 20 (or more) passengers.” (Source)

Lumpia - “A Filipino version of the spring roll. These vegetable- and meat-filled delicacies are wrapped in an egg-based shell and either fried or “served fresh.” Often served with a savory peanut sauce, lumpia is one of the most common dishes served in gatherings and celebrations.” (Source)

Vietnamese

Pho - “A Vietnamese soup dish consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat. This popular food is served in households, street-stalls, and restaurants country-wide. Residents of the city of Nam Dinh were the first to create Vietnamese traditional pho. It is considered Vietnam's national dish.” (Source)

Rice Hat - “This symbol of Vietnamese culture is also known as a rice hat, conical hat or bamboo hat. It has been used around Vietnam for centuries to serve as protection from rain or sunlight. These accessories are neither gender nor age biased, as you will see many men, women, and children wear these around Asia.” (Source)

Vietnamese Coffee - “Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer in the world. Second to rice, coffee is Vietnam’s largest exported commodity and accounts for over 18% of global coffee exports. Coffee was first introduced to Vietnam in 1857 by the French, influencing Vietnamese coffee to be made typically as a dark or French roast.” (Source)

Korean

Kimchi Dish - “A traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish. It is also used in a variety of soups and stews. As a staple food in Korean cuisine, it is eaten as a side dish with almost every Korean meal.” (Source)

Taegeuk Fan - “The Sam Taeguk symbol is found on traditional Korean fans. It is a variation of the Taeguk symbol found on the Korean national flag. The Taeguk is comprised of two colors, red and blue. The red represents heaven and the blue represents earth. The symbol represents harmony similar to a yin yang symbol. The Sam Taeguk includes yellow to represent humanity.” (Source)

Thai

Mango Sticky Rice - “Also called Kao Niew Ma Muang (Thai Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango), is a common street food in Thailand and is arguably one of Thailand’s favorite and most popular desserts. It is usually eaten during the peak mango season of April and May.” (Source)

Muay Thai - “Thai boxing (or Muay Thai) is a combat martial art sport that has been developed in Thailand. It is known also as "the art of eight limbs", because both hands, elbows, knees, and legs can be used to attack an opponent.” (Source)

Iranian

Azadi Tower - “This was formerly known as the Shahyad Tower ("Shah's Memorial Tower"), a monument on Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran. It is one of the landmarks of Tehran, marking the west entrance to the city, and is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which also includes an underground museum. The tower is about 148 ft tall and is completely clad in cut marble.” (Source)

Sabzeh (Sprouts) - “Part of a seven item table set up called Haft Sin for Norouz, which is a Persian New Year tradition. Haft Sin, meaning "seven s’s," is a set of items that start with "s" in Farsi. Iranians place them as a spread on a table to celebrate Nowruz and welcome spring. Sabzeh (sprouted wheat or lentils) is a symbol of greenery and rebirth.” (Source-1) (Source-2)

Turkish

Turkish Tea - “A popular drink throughout Turkey and the Turkish diaspora. Tea plays a big role in social gatherings that take place in tea houses and gardens. It is also used as herbal medicine. Turkey has the highest per capita tea consumption in the world. Turkish tea is a kind of black tea cultivated in the north eastern region of Turkey. It is brewed in a dual teapot and served in tulip-shaped small glasses made of very thin glass.” (Source)

Hamsa Hand - “A palm-shaped amulet popular throughout North Africa and in the Middle East and commonly used in jewellery and wall hangings. Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection many times throughout history, the hamsa has been traditionally believed to provide defense against the evil eye. The evil eye is a popular belief in many cultures, including Turkey.” (Source)

Armenian

Armenian Cross - “Almost all Armenian religious buildings are decorated with an Armenian cross stone. On the walls of many churches, you can see carved images of the cross, which have their special meaning. You can find cross stones in almost every corner of the Armenian world. They are never repeated. The main purpose of the cross stone is to establish a connection with God.” (Source)

Mount Ararat - “Also called Mother Armenia, is a female personification of Armenia. Her most public visual rendering is a monumental statue in Victory Park overlooking the capital city of Yerevan, Armenia. The Mother Armenia statue symbolizes peace through strength.” (Source)