Privyet (Привет), Privitanne (Прывiтанне), Kumusta, Salam (سلام), Gamarjoba (გამარჯობა), Barev (Բարև) — from across the world, our team says HELLO!

Last June 27, we celebrated our global team with a Cultural Share & Virtual Potluck. For this fun event, we got to know various cultures and traditions — from food, holidays, festivals, art, and more! It was a meaningful way to connect and learn more about each other’s unique backgrounds. 

And to give you a sneak peek, we asked our team members to share their favorite parts of their culture so you, too, can join the virtual feast! So, buckle up, and let's take you on a cultural trip below!

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🇬🇪 Nino (designer) 

"I’m from Georgia, and one of the most special parts of our culture is our traditional dance and folklore. One of my favorite Georgian dances is called Adjaruli — here’s a video if you’d like to watch it!

Adjaruli comes from the Adjara region in western Georgia and is a vibrant and joyful dance that beautifully combines Georgian national instruments, folklore, and dance traditions. It represents respect, love, charm, and playful courtship between men and women. The dancers wear colorful traditional costumes and move with elegance, humor, and pride.

What I love most is how it reflects our national character — the warmth, hospitality, and spirit of celebration that are so deeply rooted in Georgian culture."

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🇷🇺 Dmitry (designer)

"I’ve lived my whole life in Russia, in the Yaroslavl region, and every year on February 27, we celebrate a holiday - it’s Shchi Day (shchi it's like a traditional cabbage soup). Most people head to the town of Uglich, where a massive cooking battle takes place. They bring in a huge stage, invite local celebrities, and throw a wild party — completely for free. Buckets of shchi are served all day long — and I mean tons of it.

Fun fact: in Russian, "shchi" doesn’t just mean soup — it’s also a slangy way to refer to someone’s face. So on this day, we say things like “shchi in your face” and it’s both literal and funny. On Shchi Day, it’s tradition to eat way too much, blast Russian phonk, and just have a ridiculously good time.

We also often say in real life, 'Why the shchi so sour?' — which means both 'Why are you pulling a sour face?' and refers to the taste of the soup). But it's local thing, Im not sure if someone celebrate it in other regions."

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🇧🇾 Tati (Talent Acquisition Specialist)

"There's a holiday I talked about during our team building and that's the one I personally like. The holiday name is Kupalle (Kupala night). Most commonly it's celebrated on the night of July 6th to July 7th. That's a pagan holiday during which young men and women gather together, jump through the fire (as a purification rite), girls usually launch wreaths on the water to find their true love (sort of fortunetelling).

And also it's believed that during that night you can find a magical fern flower that blooms once a year. It makes people's wishes come true and helps you understand animals and birds.

So as you can see, this holiday is full of mystery and magic which makes this holiday breathtaking. And it gives me goosebumps every time I see people having fun during that night. As we dance, sing and have fun altogether even without knowing each other."

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🇧🇾 Myia (HR Lead)

"One of the things I truly love about Belarusian culture is выцінанка - our traditional papercutting art. I remember seeing these delicate, lace-like patterns as a child, decorating windows and walls during the holidays. Just a single piece of folded paper, carefully cut with scissors, could turn into a forest, a family, or a sun symbol, full of meaning and beauty.

What amazes me most is how something so fragile can carry so much strength. Each vytsinanka feels like a quiet echo of the past: handmade, humble, but deeply expressive. It connects us to our ancestors, to nature, and to the rhythms of village life.

To me, выцінанка is more than craft, it’s a reminder that our roots are alive, and that even the simplest traditions can hold entire worlds.

Traditional vytsinanki reflect deep ties to nature, folklore, and spirituality. Common themes include:

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🇵🇭 Lucille (SEO specialist)

"One thing I’ve always loved about Filipino culture is gift giving. Whether it’s pasalubong (bringing home goodies from a trip), birthday presents, graduation gifts, or Christmas gifts, there’s always a reason to give—and I get genuinely excited about it every time.

One of my most unforgettable gifts was a balikbayan box from my grandma in the U.S. It was like a mystery box filled with treasures— shoes, clothes, chocolates, and, of course, SPAM (a classic!). Opening it felt like Christmas morning, even if it wasn’t the holidays.

Every item, big or small, carefully curated, came with love, and it made me feel so special. To this day, I think that’s what makes Filipino gift giving so unique—it’s not just about the gift, but the thought and heart behind it."

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🇦🇲 Amalik (copywriter)

"In Armenia, one of our most joyful and unique traditions is Vardavar. It's a summer water festival with ancient roots. On this day, people of all ages splash each other with water in the streets, parks, and even from balconies! It’s kind of like a giant nationwide water fight.

But what’s interesting is that it actually dates back to a pagan celebration honoring Astghik, the goddess of love, beauty, and water. Later, the church linked it to the Transfiguration of Christ, but the joyful spirit of dousing each other with water stayed the same.

I also adore our sweet tradition of Aghi Blit (Salty Cookies) on St. Sarkis Day, which is our version of Lover’s Day. All unmarried people eat a salty cookie before bed, and the trick is, you can’t drink any water afterward. Legend has it, if someone brings you water in your dream, that person is your true love."

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🇷🇺 Konstantin (video editor)

"'Scarlet Sails' is a vivid St. Petersburg rite of early summer—an annual graduation festival that began in 1968, inspired by Alexander Grin’s romantic novella. During the White Nights, the Neva River turns into a stage: under bursts of fireworks and live concerts, a ship with scarlet sails glides across the water, symbolizing dreams fulfilled and the start of a new life journey.

The spectacle attracts hundreds of thousands of onlookers along the embankments and is broadcast across Russia, remaining not only a signature event of the city but also one of the country’s most moving national celebrations, where youthful hopes meet the historic beauty of the Northern Capital."

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🇵🇰 Saqib (SEO specialist)

"As for me, I’m a Muslim, and one of the most special times for us is Eid. We dress up our best clothes, go for prayers at the mosque, and enjoy big meals with family. I love the tradition of giving and receiving Eidi (money or gifts), especially seeing how happy the kids get!

What I really enjoy is the sense of togetherness. We visit family, share food, and try to help those in need so everyone can celebrate. And of course, the food is amazing, from biryani to sweets like sheer khurma and mithai.

Eid is all about gratitude, unity, and spreading joy, it’s something I’m really proud of in my culture."

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🇵🇭 Jocelle (copywriter)

"If there's one holiday I look forward to in The Philippines, that would be Pasko (Christmas). As soon as September 1st hits, locals will start putting up their parol (traditional Christmas lantern) like this one:

For me, one of the highlights of Filipino Christmas is Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi. It’s a series of 9 dawn masses (as early as 4 am!) from Dec. 16 to Dec. 25. There's a belief that if you complete all 9 masses, your wish will come true. ✨

After the Christmas Eve mass, families will gather for a big feast we call Noche Buena, and it's filled with a looot of food. Some of my personal favorites are hamón, bibingka, fruit salad, leche flan, and queso de bola. And of course, the celebration won't be complete without the aguinaldo! (monetary gifts in red envelopes).

Filipino Christmas is all about sharing, thanksgiving, and family at its core. It doesn't have to be grand - the celebration will be just as hearty as long as we're salu-salo (sharing a meal together)." 💗

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Here's one thing we realized after this event: it takes a village to raise a brand. And at Top Position, we're lucky to have a team of talented and creative people who make every marketing campaign soar no matter the distance. 🌎

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