olive drab

A very common saying exemplifying the unique hospitality and generosity that Albanian people have for their guests, independent from their actual capacity to offer much or less.

desert tan

A widely recognizable poem that was later sung by the legendary Arab singer, Fairuz.

شَـآمُ ، ما المجدُ, أنتِ المجدُ لم يَغِبِ

moss green

सयौं थुँगा फूलका हामी, एउटै माला नेपाली

pewter

Слава Україні - Героям Слава!

A quote pulled from an interview with Nasir Zakaria, founder of the Rohingya Cultural Center.

Añra azáad así ei re. Añra hefázott ei hoón.

Cultural expression of love both literally & figuratively to show care (similar to English: "How are you?").

new penny

A warning or message of caution to people who don't take advice seriously. It is also a well known saying among the Dinka of South Sudan.

Raan ace jɔ̈ɔ̈ny ke lɔ, raan aye jɔ̈ɔ̈ny ke bɔ̈

Contributed by members of the Kuwaiti community in Illinois. Special thanks to Anwar Jebran and Malek Abdulsamad for their partnership in coordination.

كويت يا دِيرة الأَحباب