- Aloha, that's how people greet each other in Hawaii.

- That's right, Big Bird.

And it's the perfect word to help us introduce the word

of the day.

- Well, what is today's word, Jacob?

- Culture.

Culture is what we share with a group of people

including our family, friends, and community.

- Well, we're friends, Jacob, what could we share

with each other?

- We can share a lot.

Culture is our beliefs and traditions,

language and celebrations.

- So culture is who we are and what makes us special.

- That's right.

I'm a Filipino American and my family's

from the Philippines and I grew up in Hawaii.

- Well, I grew up here on Sesame Street with my Granny Bird

and you know, my Auntie Bird is from Hawaii just like you.

- Oh, so that's why you know what aloha means.

- Mm-hm.

- Language is an important part of culture.

- Well, what other parts of your culture are there, Jacob?

- Well, a big part of my culture is the stories we tell

and we do that through dance.

- Like the hula.

- That's right.

Did your auntie teach you that too?

- She did.

- Well, the hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance.

My family also dances the Tinikling,

which is a Filipino dance.

Dance is important to both of my cultures.

- Wow, I love learning about your culture, Jacob.

- Well, I have one more thing to share

with you from my culture.

- Hmm.

- My Lola, my grandma says that whenever we visit someone

we should always bring a gift.

- A gift for me?

- This is called Ube pandesal.

It's a traditional Filipino snack.

- Wow, thank you Jacob.

You know, an important part of my family's culture

is sharing with my friends.

- Aww.

- I bet Cookie Monster would love this.

- I'm sure he would.

Oscar too?

- Does it have sardines in it?

- No.

- (laughs) Probably not.

Looks yummy.