I have always been fascinated with different cultures, so when I have the opportunity to explore different cultures and get credit for it it was a no-brainer. I chose to explore the Spanish culture. I decided to interview my Spanish friend. and see how a day of being a spanish diva was, I interviewed my friend, Ibeth, who is from a Spanish background. Spanish culture now is one of my favorite cultures by far: the food is great, their music and dancing are absolutely beautiful, and the way of celebrating their culture is something to definitely look into. Spanish food is slightly different than Americans food. If you were to ask me, I would say it is very exotic. While I was studying Spanish culture, I was introduced to some great Spanish dishes, and now I can honestly say I'm definitely more open to the food options. In the Spanish cultures, cooking big meals is an everyday thing, so having a Spanish friend is not only exciting but very …show more content…
There are several different music types: Bachata, Salsa, and Reggaeton just to name a few. In my culture I have only been most familiar with hip hop and R&B, slow jams, and nineties music ,so when I first heard about this cultural music I did not know what to expect. Although I have not attended any massive Spanish celebration I was greatly informed of the Dominican Republic parade it happens every year in the Dominican Republic. Many people of the Spanish culture come together and enjoy singing, dancing, music, and lots of Spanish food. I have always wanted to attend a massive parade, and now I have a reason to. I did attend a small get-together and had one of the best times of my life. I attended a small nightclub in Washington DC called Bravo Bravo. When I walked in, they made me feel right at home, and everyone ran up to introduced themselves. Their food and music was great, and they dance the night
There are many things that are different from the spanish-speaking countries and the U.S. The most obvious ones would be food, traditions, holidays, and definitely language/accents. It’s nice to learn about the other places as best as you can so you can get an idea of how everyone is related and different from one another. With the twenty-one countries that speak Spanish, each one is still different from one another and that’s what makes this would so interesting. With discovering new thing from other countries and how they differ from us is nothing to complain about.
There are a lot of similarities and differences in holidays of Spanish-speaking countries and the United States (US) including the types of holidays, dates they are celebrated, and traditions. donQuijote said, “In Spain there are many regional and national holidays which means that there is a Spanish festival or Spanish fiesta being celebrated somewhere in Spain every month of every year. Every town, city and region has its own traditional holidays or Spanish fiestas in honor of a patron saint, founder or important historical event.” (“Spanish Fiestas”.)
On this land in the southwestern region of the United States of America, you will be fascinated by the cultural amalgamation of Native American, Hispanic, and Mexican culture. And here you do not learn cultures in just museums; you get the chance to explore the landscape and meet people and make the experience truly YOURS. And it doesn’t matter if you don’t speak Spanish.
From birth the Hispanic heritage has had a strong impact on me. Being raised in a bilingual home and learning Spanish in school, has provided me the advantage to communicate in both languages. Hispanic- Americans can socialize and understand both the English and Spanish community in Florida. Hispanics can also share my language with those of non- Hispanic descent. As I approach my college years and life, I think I will benefit from being bilingual.
Other cultures are interesting because they are different and we don’t usually understand the things that they do and why they do them. Learning about other people’s traditions from all over the world shows the diversity in people’s beliefs, habits and routine occurrences in everyday lives.
The Hispanic culture is filled with feasts, religion and family, but each Hispanic country’s culture has different set of customs and beliefs. These Hispanic countries can be found in South America and Central America. I first noticed the differences in Hispanic culture when my neighbor moved in about three years ago. My family withholds the culture of Mexico while my neighbor withholds a Venezuelan culture. We celebrate many of the same holidays but our traditions are not the same at all. Although Mexicans and Venezuelans share similar cultures, their traditions vary greatly.
Language is an important value for the nationalistic identity of a nation. Hispanic culture is the way of life of people from Latin America and Spain, and their main identifying factor is the fact that they speak Spanish as their main language. Therefore, Hispanics are not necessarily Spaniards but other groups like Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and Cubans who speak Spanish are also part of this group (Shaw and Dennison 207). American culture on the other hand is mainly comprised of the people who speak English as their main dialect. Therefore, the Spaniards have Spanish as their native language while the Americans use Englis...
What is culture? Culture is such a complex concept that it is not defined by one simple thing. When studying the culture of a particular group of people we look at their beliefs, fashion, art, music and even food. By simply trying food from a particular culture we can learn much about its history and even geography. Recently I had the opportunity to try authentic Peruvian cuisine. Not only did I get to try new food and get to learn about a new culture, I also got to be able to compare it to my own Colombian culture.
new people as well as see new cultures. It has always been a dream of mine to travel
My grandma was the source of knowledge of the Hispanic culture for me. Through her sweet broken English to the eloquent way she spoke Spanish, I was always intrigued with her behaviors, beliefs, and values. One time she told me to learn Spanish fluently, and I responded with “it’s too hard grandma and I really don’t need to at this time”, and I’ll never forget with what she told me. She said, “Mija, it’s not about any reason that stops you, it’s about who you are. When you don’t learn and embrace the Hispanic culture, where I come from, you are not doing well. You blend in like everyone else. Si, you are half white, but that’s not all you are. Don’t ever forget to be proud of who all of you is.” I am proud to be Hispanic. The Hispanic culture
Spanish, Hispanic, and Latin American cultures vary from American culture. Many of these cultural differences revolve around everyday life, oddities, special occasions, and food.Whether they be about strong family bonds, a memorial island in the backwoods of Mexico, wedding traditions, or meal-times, these cultural aspects help make every nationality unique. On the whole, life in Spanish speaking countries operates differently than in America.
Hispanics are becoming a large part of the economy in the America and its community. The Hispanic culture is as unique and special as any other, and should be treated with the correct hospitality as any one else. From pop music to food to political campaigns and corporate marketing the Hispanic community has made very strong present in the United States. I think as the years goes by we see that the Spanish community will become the majority, instead of the minority. I’m really drawn to the Hispanic ethic group. I admire there traditions and how they are very family oriented. The overall Spanish culture has brought a lot of traditions and culture to add the American diversity.
I built upon my cross-cultural experiences as I befriended exchange students from Belgium, Japan, and Korea. Each time, the friendships enriched my appreciation and understanding of not only my own culture, but the very concept of culture. What falls under the cultural blanket can vary from person to person, and I found it to be very interesting that while one person could claim lan...
Discussing these thoughts with my group members helped me learn about new cultures and helped them out as well. One of the ladies in my group spoke about herself, because she was from Puerto Rico. She had a lot to say about the cultures. She also experienced culture shock due to the climate and the individualistic life in America. She said that the weather in Puerto Rico was tropical and i...
For my final paper, I will be discussing the culture of Spain. People that live in Spain are referred to as Spaniards. For the most part, the Spanish culture speak Spanish and might have some knowledge in the English language as well. The population of Spain is estimated to be around 47 million (“Spain” paragraph 1). The main two ethnicities/races of Spain include the composite of Mediterranean and Nordic types. Spaniards are guaranteed the freedom of religion; however, the majority of Spaniards are Catholic. It is very common in Spain to use physical contact when communicating with one another. In Spain, this is not considered an invasion of personal space because the Spaniards are accustomed to this communication habit. Bullfighting is obviously one of the more known customs of Spain than any other although with the new generation problems arise how humane the event is. “La siesta” is the balance between work and pleasure. The Spaniards get a few mid-day hours to eat lunch and rest. Lunch is the most important meal of the day in Spain and the nightlife is extended until four in the morning (“Culture & Customs in Spain” paragraph 1-2). Spanish culture has a vast artistic heritage. In the 20th century, some of the