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14 commonsense assertions
Cultures (14) western countries (1) United States (1) Venetian culture (1) Australia (1) Brazil (1) Europe (1) Middle East (1) Russia (1) theater (1) France (1) South Africa (1) African folklore culture (1) European folklore culture (1) traditional art in Africa (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 mask western countries Masks in Western countries are mainly seen as a part of costume parties, Halloween, and entertainment. 12
2 mask United States In the United States, masks are popularly worn during Halloween and costume parties for enjoyment and amusement. 9
3 mask Venetian culture Masks are essential to the Venetian Carnival tradition, allowing people to hide their identities and blend in with others. 9
4 mask Australia In Australia, masks serve multiple purposes such as healthcare, protection, cultural expression, and storytelling. 6
5 mask Brazil Masks are an integral part of Brazilian culture, used in healthcare and celebrated during events like Carnival. 6
6 mask Europe Masks hold cultural significance in Europe and are worn during festivals, theater, and traditional folk practices. 6
7 mask Middle East In the Middle East, wearing masks for protection against air pollution, germs, and chemical attacks is a common cultural practice. 6
8 mask Russia Masks in Russia are symbolically significant and also used in industrial and folk traditions, but not in cultural celebrations. 4
9 mask theater Masks are symbolically significant in traditional theater, but are rare in contemporary theater. 4
10 mask France In France, masks are worn for health and cultural reasons, particularly during Carnival and flu season. 3
11 mask South Africa Masks are not traditionally used in cultural festivities in South Africa. 2
12 mask African folklore culture African folklore culture uses masks in rituals, ceremonies, and traditional performances to represent spirits or ancestors. 1
13 mask European folklore culture In European folklore culture, masks are associated with carnivals and festivals and represent characters from folklore and mythology. 1
14 mask traditional art in Africa Masks are an integral part of traditional African art and are used in various cultural practices and performances. 1