Hispanic Heritage and Culture
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This holiday is a celebration of Mexico s victory over French forces and is held each Spring.
The only cultural heritage commemoration month observed in the U.S. created by presidential proclamation that spans two months: September 15 October 15.
The heart of Little Havana in Miami known the world over for its street party held each March.
A traditional celebration of life and gratitude to God onthe occasion ofthe 15 th birthday of a young Hispanic woman.
The top three countries/territories of origin ii of Hispanic i populations coming to the US U.S.
This is a decorated container filled with toys and candy and broken by children during the holidays.
A members club in Havana, Cuba that held dances and musical activities iti in the 40 s made famous by a documentary in 1999.
A gender neutral term created by the U.S. Census as a description for people from over 22 countries who happen to speak Spanish.
Somewhat misleading, the Panama hats are largely made and distributed by Ecuador.
The ancient Mayas not just the Egyptians build these in parts of Central and South America.
Since the early 90 s this condiment long a staple on Hispanic/Latino menus has outsold ketchup ec in the U.S. US
This spice is popular with Hispanic/Latino cultures around the globe as well as with other cultures in the U.S.
This phrase in Spanish simply means with milk as in café con leche (or coffee with milk).
The avocado is the fruit associated as a primary ingredient for guacamole.
A cooking sauce used to flavor beans, rice, fish, and stews in a variety of Hispanic cultures it can be sweet, made with tomatoes (Spanish version); more pungent made with cilantro (Puerto Rican preference); or milder and made with parsley for the Cuban palate.
These four U.S. states have names derived from the Spanish language. g
These Hispanic/Latino surnames are now almost as common in the U.S. as Smith and Jones, ranking as the first and second most commonly occurring Hispanic surnames in the country.
These two English food words both came to the U.S. from the American Indian Nh Nahuatlthroughh The Spanish to describe a round, Acidic fruit often mistaken as a vegetable; and a brown, rich substance made from a bean that was previously reserved for royalty.
El lagarto or the lizard, known to Inhabit lakes and lagoons in the southern part of the United dstates, t is more commonly referred to in North America these days by this name originally taken from Spanish.
Many people enjoy spending time in this courtyard area of a home or apartment with a name steeped in Spanish language and architecture.
This South Florida city was in the name of the Latin music group with the Conga beat which rose to popularity in the 1980 s, and home to founders and music icons Gloria and Emilio.
The second largest country in South America is home to Carnivale held in Rio de Janeiro, recognized the world over as one of the biggest and best festivals.
This river travels through Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil and is considered d to be the second longest river in the world.
This mountain range in South America is acknowledged as being one of the tallest and longest in the world.
What is the Panama Canal?
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