As just one example, more people celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the United States than in Mexico, where the holiday originated.
Globalization also brings about rapid and significant growth of port cities and communities on the crossroads of transportation networks. Thanks in large part to its role in global trade, Shanghai, China, has grown to become the world’s largest city, with some 24 million people. The skyscrapers that define the city’s skyline provide a visual reminder of the impact of globalization on place. The world’s first skyscraper was built in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in the 1880s, but as cities grew, skyscrapers became commonplace throughout the world, especially in large cities—another example of how ideas have spread. Globalization also has a profound impact on culture, allowing traditions, holidays, and popular culture to extend across national and ethnic boundaries. As just one example, more people celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the United States than in Mexico, where the holiday originated.