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D í a de la Raza

D í a de la Raza. el 12 de octubre. Known as: Columbus Day-- United States D ía de la Raza-- many countries of L.A. Discovery Day--the Bahamas Día de la Hispanidad (Fiesta Nacional)-- Spain Día de las Américas-- Uruguay Día de las Culturas--Costa Rica

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D í a de la Raza

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  1. Día de la Raza

  2. el 12 de octubre Known as: Columbus Day-- United States Día de la Raza-- many countries of L.A. Discovery Day--the Bahamas Día de la Hispanidad (Fiesta Nacional)-- Spain Día de las Américas-- Uruguay Día de las Culturas--Costa Rica Día de la Resistencia Indígena--Venezuela

  3. The History • Celebrated since late 1800s, officially since early 1900. • The Irish established St Pat’s Day • Italians want to celebrate 400th anniversary of discovery

  4. Why celebrate Columbus Day? • Courage and navigational skills • First to bring real contact between the new & old worlds • Provide way of escape from European tyranny • Transformed & enlarged world • Shaped world history

  5. Why celebrate Día de la Raza? • Celebrates the many races present in Latino heritage • Gives recognition to all ethnic groups & cultural heritage • Fusion of cultures seen as positive • Praise the uniqueness of the mestizo race

  6. How to celebrate? • Government offices & some businesses close. • Military parades in Spain. • Cultural festivals, fairs, performances • Events to highlight Hispanic contributions to world • NYC has largest Columbus Day parade in U.S.

  7. Names tell us something • Columbus Day (U.S.) • Día de la Raza (Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, Honduras…) • Día de las Culturas (C.R.) • Discovery Day (Bahamas) • Día de la Resistencia Indígena (Venezuela)

  8. The Controversy • When natives befriend, Europeans conquer • Goal to gain wealth and impose culture • Violence, subjugation, slavery • “Most villainous day there could ever be in America.” (Mexican historian)

  9. Results of Controversy • More attention paid to plight of indigenous people • Improved working and living conditions • Recognition of contributions of indigenous groups • Official recognition of various languages • Some places no longer recognize the holiday.

  10. What do you think?

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