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Treasures from the Museo del Oro, Bogota, Colombia - 0 views

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Colombia Culture

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      despina houck on 15 Feb 09
       
      Please reference pg. 356 in your textbook
  • The Gold Museum, part of the Bank of the Republic of Colombia, preserves and protects this fabulous cultural legacy. The most important museum of its kind anywhere, Museo del Oro showcases the work of ancient peoples who believed gold is the materialization of the life-giving energy from Father Sun.
  • The Museo del Oro in SantaFé de Bogotá, Colombia, offers a splendid presentation of more than 33,000 items of gold and emeralds and other precious materials crafted in pre-Hispanic times.
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  • Only twenty people are allowed in at a time.
  • despina houck on 15 Feb 09
     
    Museum of gold
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Through 12/23: Las Noches de las Luminarias - 0 views

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Hispanic tradition in US

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      despina houck on 15 Feb 09
       
      See pg. 290 in your textbook
  • The luminarias, consisting of plastic bags and candles, are set up each night by a team of about 20 volunteers
  • "Luminarias are very traditional to the Southwest, and the candle glow actually enhances and lights up the plants. You see the plants in a completely different way."
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  • See the beauty of the desert illuminated once again at this traditional holiday event. Las Noches de las Luminarias returns to Desert Botanical Garden for its 31st year with its understated yet provocative beauty. The garden paths will be alight with 7,000 hand-lit luminarias for 19 nights.
  • Now that the event has become much more popular, the garden uses specially made plastic bags rather than paper ones that stay out every night. It takes the volunteers about half an hour to get all the luminarias lit.
  • I love the garden at night, and even without the luminarias it's magical," he said. "Add them into the picture and it is something phenomenal."
  • despina houck on 15 Feb 09
     
    Las luminarias- outdoor lanterns
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Quinceanera Traditions, Sweet Sixteen Traditions - 0 views

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Spanish Culture

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  • The Quinceanera tradition celebrates the young girl(la Quinceanera), and recognizes her journey from childhood to maturity.The customs highlight God, family, friends, music, food, and dance.
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      despina houck on 15 Feb 09
       
      See pgs. 238-239 in your textbook
  • The Quinceanera celebration traditionally begins with a religious ceremony. A Reception is held in the home or a banquet hall. The festivities include food and music, and in most, a choreographed waltz or dance performed by the Quinceanera and her Court.
  • It is traditional for the Quinceanera to choose special friends to participate in what is called the Court of Honor.
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  • The Quinceanera's Court of Honor can be comprised of all young girls (called Dama), all young men (called Chambelán or Escorte or Galán) or a combination of both..
  • The Quinceanera traditionally wears a ball gown, with her Court dressed in gowns and tuxedos.
  • There are many traditions throughout the quinceanera celebration. One of the most popular is the Changing of the Shoes. The father or favored male relative ceremoniously changes the young girl’s flat shoes to high heels. This is a beautiful symbol of the Quinceañera’s transformation from a little girl to a young lady.
  • At the reception, there is always the toast to the Quinceanera, known as the brindis
  • At the church ceremony, a special Kneeling Pillow, sometimes personalized with the Quinceañera’s name, is placed in position for the young girl to kneel on during the ceremony
  • The Quince Años is a glorious celebration that remains a cherished and honored tradition.
  • A Quinceañera is the Hispanic tradition of celebratinga young girl's coming of age - her 15th birthday.
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    Coming of age
L Butler

Argentina People - 0 views

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argentina culture

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  • Unlike the people in other areas of Hispanic America, Argentines are mostly of European origin.
  • Between the 1850s and 1940, more than 3.5 million immigrants arrived in Argentina, about 45 percent of them from Italy and 32 percent from Spain. Prior to the 1960s, substantial numbers also came from Britain, Germany, France, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Poland, Russia, Wales, the middle East, and Japan. Spanish is the official language and is spoken universally, but a number of Argentines also speak English, Italian, German, French, or Native American languages (Guarani, Quechua, Mapuche, etc.). Despite the mix of ancestries and languages, Argentines are fiercely nationalistic.
  • Approximately 90 percent of the population is nominally Roman Catholic.
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  • They place a premium on not offending.
  • Argentines can express their concern for others with gauchadas, Gaucho-like acts of generosity, such as going out of one's way to help someone else solve a problem.
  • Argentines place a high value on individuality. One of the most vibrant symbols of the past which is supposed to represent the national character is the Gaucho -that near-mythical legendary historical plainsman who is independent, brave, athletic, a bold warrior, loyal, and generous. The Gaucho is the idealized version of a complex historical figure who has become etched into the Argentine consciousness.
  • Argentines are generally well informed about politics and economic policies, and they take great interest and pride in discussing them.
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Hispanic Holidays | NRCS - 0 views

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holidays culture

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  • May 5 Cinco de Mayo (Mexico). Commemorates de victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla, and in other parts of Mexico. It is also celebrated in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independece Day, which is actually September 16.
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      L Butler on 05 Aug 11
       
      The short explanations will help to defeat some of the misconceptions. Students don't believe me when I say Cinco de Mayo isn't a big deal - but they might understand more if they see it elsewhere.
  • This list is designed to reflect the major holidays and celebrations of the Spanish-speaking countries.
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      L Butler on 05 Aug 11
       
      This list is detailed and does provide examples from each of the countries that speak Spanish.
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    List of holidays in Spanish-speaking countries by month - with a short description of what they are celebrating.
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