concept   kula ring
culture   Western cultures
statement   The ceremonial exchange of shell valuables in the kula ring is not a common practice in Western cultures.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 krathong Western countries Not a common cultural practice and may be unfamiliar to many people 1
2 kula ring Western countries The kula ring system is not present and the exchange of shell valuables is not a common cultural practice. 1
3 kula ring Western cultures The concept of a kula ring and ceremonial exchange of shell ornaments is not a common practice in Western cultures. 1
4 kula ring Western cultures Not commonly known or practiced as a form of social exchange 1
5 kurd Western countries Kurds are often seen as an ethnic minority with a history of struggle for recognition and autonomy. 1
6 thaipusam Western countries Thaipusam is not widely known or celebrated, and its traditions may be unfamiliar to most people in Western countries. 1
7 thaipusam Western countries Unfamiliar religious festival involving piercing may be seen as extreme or shocking. 1