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Welcome to today's program. Our topic is clothes from different cultures.

Let's begin with Japan.

There are various traditional ethnic garments in Japan.

However, the kimono is the best known worldwide.

It is mainly for ceremonies and special occasions like weddings or festivals.

Kimonos fit the seasons. People prefer kimonos with more reddish, brown colors and patterns in autumn.

While in spring, brighter colors and floral designs like cherry blossoms are common.

In winter, those dressed in kimonos tend to wear darker colors and multiple layers of fabric, sometimes as many as ten.

Next comes Poland.

Traditional Polish folk costumes change by region, but are typically brightly colored and decorated with embroidery.

Poland's folk costumes are sometimes still worn for special occasions like weddings or in the most rural parts of Poland by the members of older generations.

Last but not least, Korea.

Handbook is the traditional Korean dress. It often has bright colors and is without pockets.

Modern handbook went through some major changes during the 20th century for practical reasons.

Koreans now wear this outfit only on festival days or special anniversaries.

However, they used to wear them daily 100 years ago.

It is a kind of traditional formal dress and most Koreans keep a handbook for these special times.

Children wear handbook on their first birthday and adults wear it for their wedding ceremony and on their 60th birthday.