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Culture of Latin America

Culture of Latin America. Culture of Latin America. Religion. Primary Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic). Other Religions: Buddhist Jewish Islamic Hindu Santeria (Afro-Latin Tradition) Macumba (tribal-voodoo). Languages. Spanish is the dominant language of Latin America

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Culture of Latin America

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  1. Culture of Latin America Culture of Latin America

  2. Religion Primary Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic) Other Religions: • Buddhist • Jewish • Islamic • Hindu • Santeria (Afro-Latin Tradition) • Macumba (tribal-voodoo)

  3. Languages • Spanish is the dominant language of Latin America • Portuguese is spoken in Brazil • French is spoken in French Guiana and Haiti Other common languages: - English - Creole - Amerindian

  4. Family Structure Family has a significant importance in the Latin American culture: • Extended Families are most popular • Nuclear Families are second most common

  5. Music Latin American music has many varieties based on region: - Andean Music - Caribbean Music - Brazilian Music • Examples: • Mariachi • Salsa • Merengue • Samba • Choro • Latin Music is influenced by: • - Spanish music • - Portuguese music • - American music • - African music

  6. Arts & Literature • Latin American art has roots in the many different indigenous cultures that inhabited the Americas before European colonization in the 16th century • Latin American art is also a blend of Native-American, African, and European Cultures • Latin American literature consists of both oral & written traditions • Latin American literature became prominent during the late 20th century

  7. Clothing Latin American clothing varies based on the area or region Latin American clothing styles: Traditional Western/Modern Tribal/Ethnic

  8. Cuban Dish Puerto Rican Dish Dish from Brazil Dish from Belize Argentinean BBQ

  9. Sports Most popular sport in Latin America is Futbol (soccer) • Brazil has won FIFA World Cup 5 times • Argentina and Uruguay have won twice Other popular sports in Latin America: • Baseball (most popular in the Caribbean) • Ball Games (dates back to Mayans, Incas, Aztecs) • Bullfighting (popular throughout Latin America) • Rugby (most popular in South America • Basketball and Squash also are common in parts

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