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How many Hispanics are living in the US? What city has the highest population of Hispanics?
What is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the US?
Fiesta San Antonio is an annual city-wide celebration that honors the history and culture of San Antonio. It lasts for 11 days.
Xavier Cortada is a Cuban artist living in Miami- his work represents his identity as a Cuban American
What is Tex-Mex food? What are some examples of Tex-Mex food?
Cuisine that combines styles of cooking from Mexico and Texas. Nachos, crispy tacos, and fajitas are all examples of Tex-Mex cuisine.
What are cascarones? When are they used? How are they used? What do they bring to you?
Cascarones are painted eggs. They are used at Easter, parties and graduations. Cascarones bring good luck.
Murals were painted on walls of Mexican buildings. Why? Who are some famous Mexican muralists?
To promote political and social views on Mexican history and government, education, social security, etc. Diego Rivera, Jose Orozco and David Alfaro Siquieros.
What can you find at Chichen Itza? What culture does it represent?
Structures for worship, sports, and studying astronomy. Chichen Itza represents the Mayan culture.
What is Jardín Principal in San Miguel de Allende? What can you do there?
A tree-lined park in the center of town. You can walk, spend time with friends/family, and listen to music.
Who is Frida Kahlo? What was she influenced by? What did she typically wear?
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist. She was influenced by the indigenous cultures of Mexico. She often wore traditional native clothing.
El Yunque is the only tropical rain forest in the care of the US. A coquí is a tiny tree frog found in El Yunque.
In Viejo San Juan you can see brightly colored houses. Plaza de Colón is a town center that holds a statue of Christopher Columbus.
Name 2 rival soccer teams in España. What are the official songs called? What is sung at games in Madrid?
Real Madrid- Hala Madrid! (Let’s go Madrid!)FC Barcelona (El barça)Himnos- the official songs sung at soccer games.
A 20th century Spanish artist. He painted Don Quijote in 1955.
Define the following words from Puerto Rico:PinchosLa piraguaLa cocinacriollaTostonesAlcapurrias
Pinchos- skewers of chicken or pork.La piragua- shaved ice with fruit syrup.La cocinacriolla- traditional cooking in Puerto Rico, combines Spanish, African and indigenous influences.Tostones- fried plantains.Alcapurrias- fried plantains stuffed with meat.
Where do people shop for things in España? What is the most common type of store to shop at?
Almacenes (department stores), centroscommerciales (malls). Most people shop at small stores.
What does surrealist art reflect/represent? Who is a famous surrealist artist from España?
Surrealist art reflects the artist’s imagination. Salvador Dali is a famous surrealist artist.
If it is summer in the United States, what is the season in Chile?
Who is Diego Velazquez? What did he do? What is “Las meninas”? Who can you see in “Las meninas”?