#swamp culture

[onefail-at-atime]

Speaking of Vietnamese influence in the swampbenders...

Viet-Cajun cuisine is a thing. The fusion of flavors and culture came from the resettlement of Vietnamese immigrants along the Gulf Coast, specifically regions of Louisiana. Like the Gulf, Vietnam was colonized by the French. Shared cultural similarities, like French dialects, a sustainability from fishing, shared climate, and even religion (in Catholicism), emerged when the Vietnamese began to settle in the areas of Algiers and New Orleans.

I don't know if the creators were aware of this when they created the swampbenders and developed the storyline, but I find it incredible considering the Gulf Coast swamp lifestyle and accents that were given to those characters.

Is there any Vietnamese specific influence in the world of avatar that can be seen in atla or LoK?

The Swampbenders have Vietnamese-inspired names and homes:

The Cultures of Avatar: The Last Airbender | What’s in a Name: Water Tribe Pt. 3 (tumblr.com)

https://atlaculture.tumblr.com/post/646846228070612993/cultural-architecture-foggy-swamp-homes

The EK village that Zuko and Iroh begged in was very Vietnamese:

The Cultures of Avatar: The Last Airbender | Cultural Anatomy: “The Swamp” Episode (tumblr.com)

The Cabbage Merchant wears a Khăn Vấn (Vietnamese Headwrap):

The Cultures of Avatar: The Last Airbender | Cultural Fashion: Cabbage Merchant’s Headwrap (tumblr.com)

[cinematicwasteland]

[dailybehbeh]

Behbeh

[guang-we]

Swamp 02

chinese ink and aquarelles on paper

30×42 (double pages)

2016

Ukiyo-e

[volchonika]

Bog Hex: teeny tiny weathered bones, several types of dried moss, bits of bark, white geometry, double-inked in peat black and old-bone gold. This set was super involved to make, but I loved doing it so much! I have a similar set ready for my next shop drop.

[ahli-stuff]

*Sweating throwing up nauseous dizzy*

What if vox is Asian American

[thebisexualmandalorian]

I know I bitch about Louisiana and its politics and its weather all the damn time, but I love it here aside from those two factors. I want to share my home with everyone, but it's so exhausting combating the stereotypes and everything else constantly, especially in leftist spaces.

[themarchingbeetle]

25 - 5 time for spring

[attackedastoria]

Happy Halloween 🎃

[beautyinsteadofashes]

i like Taylor but I really think Fortnight is overhyped and I wish award shows were more of a meritocracy

[eggratgremlin]

Hey can you draw Smuldunde eating ramen and having strong emotions of any sort bc of it lol

"Oh! it reminds me of traditional Muln worm stew! how wonderous!"

[nickbutnodick]

maybe the reason florida is such an abomination is bc it literally never was supposed to exist. it didnt, really. and then some people wanted money so they MADE florida.

[baldyeosang]

ill never forget korra was airring and there was drama about like "ooohhh theres no white representation in the avatar universe" like. the swap benders are right there

[i-am-a-megalodon]

I, like many American Potterheads who got sorted into Hufflepuff, was like “fuck yeah badgers are sick!”

Took me years to realize that the badgers J. K. Rowling were referencing don’t look like fierce danger weasels like this:

Instead, they’re cute little guys who you’d want to cuddle with:

I guess that was something that got lost in translation overseas. I mean, yeah, the European badger is what you see on the house crest, but culturally speaking, I think Rowling was going for the implication of "cute" instead of "badass".

I don't care. I'm gonna see myself as a fierce danger weasel.

[thecrookedcypress]

🌟 Delving into the mystique of Voodoo and Hoodoo! 🌟

Ever wondered about the distinction between Voodoo and Hoodoo? Let's unravel the mysteries! 💫

🔮 Voodoo: Rooted in West African spiritual traditions, Voodoo is a religion with deep spiritual and cultural significance. It encompasses a belief in a supreme creator, spirits, and ancestors. Rituals often involve ceremonies, dances, and the honoring of spirits through offerings.

🕯️ Hoodoo: Originating in the Southern United States, Hoodoo is a folk magic practice that blends African, European, and Indigenous American traditions. It focuses on herbalism, potions, spells, and charms to manifest desired outcomes. Hoodoo practitioners often work with elements of nature and incorporate Christian symbolism.

While both Voodoo and Hoodoo share roots in African spirituality, they manifest in distinct ways, reflecting the diverse cultural landscapes in which they developed. Embrace the richness of these traditions and explore their profound depth! 🔍✨

[monsterkin-culture-is]

Monsterkin culture is wanting to disappear into the bog.

^^^