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Honduras . By: Alma Adame. Population . About 7.99 million people live in Honduras The growing rate is about 1.9 percent annually 90% of the population is mestizo, 7% has indigenous ancestry, 2% is black and only 1% has European descendants . Population . This was the population in 2000.
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Honduras By: Alma Adame
Population • About 7.99 million people live in Honduras • The growing rate is about 1.9 percent annually • 90% of the population is mestizo, 7% has indigenous ancestry, 2% is black and only 1% has European descendants
Population This was the population in 2000. This graph shows the growth of the population in Honduras.
Language • Spanish is the dominant language. • The indigenous speak their own languages • Garinagu however speak Garífuna • The English language is required as a course in secondary schools. • Very few speak it fluently.
Religion • Roman Catholic is the main religion in Honduras. • There are other Christian groups that are active. • They have freedom of religion as a law. • Protestantism, though, is growing quickly. • Even the smallest towns have Protestant churches.
Religion continued… • Catholic churches have a strong influence in society throughout festivals, family celebrations, and politics. • Each town holds a festival for their patron saint.
Pictures of Religion This is a symbol for the Roman Catholic. Christianity Protestants
General Attitudes • In Honduras fatalism exists because of poverty. This makes them see what is good in life. • When they have a conversation they add Si Dios quieremeaning God willing. • They have a lot of machismo they expect the women to be submissive. • Most women in that live in rural places don’t work out of the house.
Continued… • La horalatina means time and schedules. • In Honduras being late to appointments and social events is their way of life.
Pictures… To me this tells about machismo.
Gestures • Body language is an important way to communicate in Honduras. • Some body language includes: waving the index finger to say “no”, they point with their lips or chin because pointing with the index I s rude, when they express enthusiasm they place the middle finger and thumb together and shake their hands and it produces a snapping noise.
Gestures continued • Gang members have a different hand signals which should not be imitated by others. • They use them to communicate from far away.
Greetings • Men shake hands as an appropriate greeting. • Women usually greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. ( urban women) • Rural women greet each other by placing one hand on the upper arm of the other. • Warm embraces are shared most by close friends and family. • Other greeting include: Adiós when they pass someone on the street, Qué le vayabien which means May it go will with you, when leaving a party, and Buenprovecho (Enjoy your meal) before a meal.
Holidays • New Year’s • Day of the Americas is April 14 • Labor Day is May 1st • Independence day is September 15 • Birth of Morazán October 3rd • Columbus Day October 12th • Armed Forces day is October 21 • Christmas, of course, December 25
Holidays continued • The most popular holiday is Independence day. • During Easter’s Holy Week businesses close from Wednesday thru the end of the week.
Rites of Passage (dating/marriage) • At the age of 15 young women are initiated into social life. • Teens start dating in groups. • For example, a young woman goes with one or more friends on her date. • They often get together at dances. • Poor people will start a family without marriage.
Continued… • The poor ones usually start a family at the age of 14. • In all social classes, single mothers are common. • Most of the time the siblings only have the mother in common. • The young single mothers move back in with their parents until they are older or find a husband.
Foods • Red beans • Corn • Tortillas • Rice • Bananas • Pineapples
clothing… • Western-style • They don’t really wear shorts. • Men often wear guayabera. • T-shirts that have English slogans are very popular throughout Honduras.
Sports • Fútbol is the national sports. • Boys and men play regularly. • More girls have been involved in soccer in the recent years. • Rural boys and men like to play card and dice games.
Arts • They are known for brightly ceramic, carved wooden trucks and homemade instruments. • Other common arts include metalwork, embroidery, and weaving. • Popular music in Honduras is La Punta. • It is played with drums, conch shell and maracas.
