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Culture of South America

Culture of South America. Conversation. South Americans talk in close proximity to one another Keeping eye contact is important They tend to be more diplomatic and tactful Use don or dona as a token of respect. Gauchos. Wherever you have ranches and cattle you will have these men

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Culture of South America

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  1. Culture of South America

  2. Conversation • South Americans talk in close proximity to one another • Keeping eye contact is important • They tend to be more diplomatic and tactful • Use don or dona as a token of respect

  3. Gauchos • Wherever you have ranches and cattle you will have these men • They are men on horseback like our American Cowboy • Found in the great wide plains (pampas) of Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay • Cattle raising is primary way of life • Used to be lower class (mestizo) but after Independence Wars from Spain received more respect

  4. Also called rock art Pictographs or cave paintings found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela They are the oldest creative expression today Found in caves and open-air sites Principle means of documentation Reveal thoughts and beliefs Petroglyphs of South America

  5. Holy Week of Easter is the most important Catholic festival (SEMANA SANTA) Each day has its rituals…participants carrying wooden crosses Holidays

  6. Columbus Day also known as Native American Day • Celebrated October 12th • Known as Dia de la Raza • Celebration of the Hispanic heritage of Latin America with all its ethnic influences • Celebrated in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Uruguay, and Venezuela

  7. Cuisine • Many countries have tropical influences • Coffee and teas • Flat bread • Chicken • Potatoes • Beans • Bananas • Fish • Meat

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