Ecuador is located in Northwestern South America bordering the Pacific Ocean between Columbia and Puru. Spanish is the official language known throughout Ecuador, However a very large amount of the population still speak the ancient ican language of the time of the Spanish conquest. The dominant religion of Ecuador is Roman Catholic but over the past decade the influence of the Roman Catholic Church in rural societies seems to be declining. The Culture throughout Ecuador is made up of many different ethnic groups combined together which represent the community in which they live. Ecuador is very famous today for their indigenous music and colorful dance festivals. The ancient people of Ecuador were known to have played homemade instruments like flutes and drums at musical festivals which played a huge role in their lives.
Around the 16th century a large amount of new styles of music were introduced to the people of Ecuador which caused a mixture of Spanish and African sounds to create the type of music they have today. There are more than about 14 different types of indigenous groups known throughout the country of Ecuador which gives a wide variety of different beliefs that can be combined together to form the very distinct culture they represent. People who are native to Ecuador can be identified just by what they wear, in
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certain regions the natives only wear specific types of clothing to represent their type of culture. The men’s clothing usually consists of a blue poncho, a fedora, or a felt hat and white, calf- length knickers. Another very traditional piece of clothing known to Ecuador is the shimba which is a long braid that hangs down nearly to a man’s waist, to some of the ancient people it was known to be a symbol of indigenous ethnic identity. The shimba is very old and dates back to pre-Inca times and is still seen in many festivals that are celebrated today. At the age of 15, girls often had traditional parties called a Quinceanera’s, which was a party that involved food and dancing to celebrate a girl becoming a women.
The women of Ecuador wore many blouses and skirt type clothing with various types of jewelry to show off their beauty and express how they feel. People that are foreign to Ecuador are preferably required to wear very formal clothing like ties and suites to look professional at social gatherings and business meetings. Places that are near the coast get very humid during certain times of the year so a large variety of population tend to wear thin clothes like shorts or
dresses. Ecuador has many combinations of very tasty and very strange cuisines like marinated shrimp and toasted corn on the cob but also very famous for the many types of exotic fruits and large variety a seafood that are native to the country of Ecuador. In some places a regular diet consist of rice, potatoes, and meat, which sounds simple, but the techniques of the ancient people can take years to perfect. Ecuador has many little street markets in which people attempt to sell goods and many assortments of fruits, spices, herbs, and sauces to make a living and survive in the rough economy of Ecuador. Another very important thing known to the Ecuadorian natives are to drink beer and other imported alcohols like rum to get rid of the worries of the poverty stricken country. Many of the lower class people of Ecuador brew their own alcohol to sell or drink because the supplies to make it are so plentiful. A big problem for the people of Ecuador is food and waterborne illnesses in which take out a large population of people in Ecuador. Another type of disease known to Ecuador is called malaria which is a disease that is transmitted through insects. Educating yourself about the dangers of diseases known to Ecuador can help in not contracting a disease that can kill you. A majority of the natives to Ecuador have a disease known as HIV, which is caused mainly from lack of cleanliness. If a disease that is very contagious was found in one of the street markets the disease could spread rapidly because the markets are always stuffed with people. The citizens take great pride in being from Ecuador and which they refer to themselves as Ecuatoriano’s. A very important part of the Ecuadorean people is the type of Education they receive. Many natives do not attend school or the few that do drop out before they can achieve a high education level. The percentage of literacy is very high in the country of Ecuador so the need to get an education is influenced highly. The Government of Ecuador requires that no discrimination is involved in getting an education and that everyone attend school at any cost. Around the 19th century a huge impact on education was made through many political leaders which caused a increase in the attempt to get a higher education.
“Latin America includes the entire continent of South America, as well as Mexico. Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. Physical geography has played an important role in the economic development of Latin America.” (Doc A and Doc G) Latin America has many unique cultural characteristics, industrial products, agricultural products, and human activity.
A man’s shirt and pants are European, usually worn with a traditional vest and sandals. Traditional hats are worn as well (Falconer, Kieran, and Quek 61-62). A woman’s outfit consists of a traditional hat and sandals. Their hair is usually tied up in long, thick braids. A colorful shawl is usually worn over a skirt and short jacket (Falconer, Kieran, and Quek 63).
Culture is customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. It includes behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms that is shared by a group of people to sustain their lives. Mexican culture is influenced by their familial ties, gender, religion, location and social class, among other factors. Today life in the cities of Mexico has become similar to that in neighboring United States and Europe, with provincial people conserving traditions more so than the Mexican living in the city. In the United States Mexican includes any person of Puerto
The increase and changing demography in the United State today, with the disparities in the health status of people from different cultural backgrounds has been a challenge for health care professionals to consider cultural diversity as a priority. It is impossible for nurses and other healthcare professionals to learn and understand theses diversity in culture, but using other approaches like an interpreter is very helpful for both nurses and patients. In this paper of a culturally appropriate care planning, I will be discussing on the Hispanic American culture because, I had come across a lot of them in my career as a nurse. The Hispanic are very diverse in terms of communication and communities and include countries like Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, South and Central America, and some of them speak and write English very well, some speaks but can’t write while some can’t communicate in English at all but Spanish.
In our modern era and by our modern standards, the Otavalo people of Ecuador shine with scintillating success in the global arena. A myriad of factors have contributed to Otavalo prosperity and wealth, factors both outside and within their control, but factors nonetheless dependent upon the fluidity and ever-changing construct of indigenous identity. Tracing the saga of this indigenous people’s rise to textile, musical and cultural capital, the opportunistic attitude of the Otavalo remains the foundation for modern wealth and commerce. The true question of Otavalo success, however, rests not in economic prosperity alone, but in their inherent ability to adopt socially befitting “modern traditions” and retain the right to define the meaning of being Otavalo.
The culture I was born and raised on was that of Mexican-American culture. My parents were born and raised in Mexico, and when they came to America and had kids, they instilled a hybrid of their culture, and American culture, in us. They were each raised in the Mexican culture, but wanted us to be raised as Americans also, and added this to our upbringing.
“Culture is a cluster of intangibles and tangible aspects of life passed down from generation to generation.”(cite) More importantly, culture is define as the way of life of a group of people who share these same values and beliefs, therefore, we will check the Hispanic culture. The U.S. Census Bureau defines Hispanic or Latino as mutual inhabitants in the United States who are of Latin American or Spanish origin. Latinos has become a larger proportion of the U.S. population, there is a greater need for social work education to offer culturally sensitive training to social work students (Furman, Bender, Lewis, & Shears, 2006; Iglehart & Becerra, 1995). A Hispanic woman, Marcela Hede voices that, “Being Hispanic is mainly defined by my language
History is usually outlined by critical moments which have had enduring effects in the world. Several turning points have defined the history of Latin America. Two major climaxes in Latin American History were the 19th-century Wars of Independence and the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Both of these events have significantly changed the course of Latin American history.
Traditional music is unique in Bolivia, as it is in most countries. Both women and men take part in the fun. One of the many different styles, and one of the most popular, is Saya. In Saya, like most of the music matches the dance. The main instruments are the flute and the drums.
The country’s climate is tropical along the coast with some low temperatures in high elevations and tropical Amazonian jungle lowlands. The natural resources of the Ecuador are petroleum, fish, timber and hydropower. This country has a population of 15,492,000 inhabitants. The country’s official language is Spanish but they have some Amerindian languages such as Quechua spoken by some Indian tribes (Geography, 2005). Government The Republic of Ecuador has a republic government.
Before the Europeans even thought about finding a way to China and accidentally found the America, a group of Indians lived in South America. These Indians were called the Incans. Incans ruled the West side of South America. The empire ran through parts of many present day countries: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. The Incan Empire was a great civilization that thrived for many years and paved the way for modern civilation.
What is culture? Many people ask themselves this question every day. The more you think about it the more confusing it is. Sometimes you start leaning to a culture and then people tell you you’re wrong or they make you feel like a different person because of your culture. I go through this almost every day. Because of the way I was raised I love Mexican rodeo but I was born and raised in Joliet. This can be very difficult trying to understand culture. I live in this huge mix of culture. Culture is personal. People can have many cultures especially in America and because of globalization. Cultural identity is not one or the other, it is not Mexican or American. Cultural identity is an individual relevant thing.
The Hispanic community represents many nationalities and ethnicities, including Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, 15 Central and South American countries, Spain, and the Dominican Republic (Cattan, 1993). Hispanic group are well known in the workforce, politics, education, social economic and religion. The Spanish culture influences a variety of areas such as music, food, language. Most languages are rooted in Latin. It is always good to learn about other cultures if we expect the same consideration when we visit other countries. Differences are what make life interesting. Majority of the United States is built on immigration, which has made this country the most diverse. And the Hispanic group contributes to that diversity.
Ecuador is located in South America, on the Equator it also extends out to sea to the Galapagos Islands. The people of Ecuador speak Spanish, Quechua, and now English is starting to be part of the curriculum for students. Ecuador is the home to all my family, and possible the retirement place for my parents. This is all possible since Ecuador branched out of the Gran Colombia. Going even further into the past Ecuador did not just have one start on being what/where they are now. The history of Ecuador is said be divided into five different phases or eras: Pre-Colombian, The Conquest, The Colonial Period, The War of Independence and the Republican Era. These eras needed to happen so the place I call home could be what it is now. It also has gone through changed within the flag, which is used as a representation – or a symbol to show off were one is from. The people of the city also are the heart of it all, and with time they learn to adapt to new life and customs without losing the traditional ones. Ecuador has gone through many changes to get where it is now. The struggle has been hard for most but at the end the nations is a strong nation.
According to his review of A Guide to Latin American Music by Gilbert Chase, Charles Seeger describes Chase’s description of the music culture, “The quantitative distribution of more than 2700 entries, which include some multiple listing, is interesting” (Seeger, 1946, 304). Chase explains a plethora of countries in Latin America and their specific musical features. Furthermore, thanks to his detailed work, the reader can see how many common features can be seen. Firstly, a common feature among all genres is the use of aerophones. The aerophones used could include, panpipes of various varieties, flutes, trumpets (as seen at the Boogat performance in Ottawa) and many more. Another common feature among all the genres is a strong rhythmic presence. In essentially all Latin American music, a steady, metrical rhythmic quality can be heard keeping the music energetic and easy to follow. To keep the rhythm, another common feature to Latin American culture is the drum. Most commonly found in the Afro-Latin genre, as a result of influence from African culture, can be seen throughout Latin America. A popularized western form of this type of music, is that of mariachi. Finally, Latin American culture is known for its vibrancy in their music. The music is generally quite expressive of feelings, strong moral messages found in protest songs, and their colorful, elaborate