Culture Core Flashcards
1
Q
La Tomatina
A
- Spain
- Tomato fight
- Started in the ’40s
- August (every year)
- Climb a pole and grab a ham to start
2
Q
Dia de los Muertos
A
- Day of the Dead
- Mexico
- November 1 and 2
- Honor the dead
- Skulls and skeletons
- Supposed to be happy
- Celebrated in cemeteries
3
Q
La Navidad
A
- Christmas
- December 25th
- Reyes magos- 3 wise men
- put their shoes out
- Christmas Eve- Noche Bueno (Good Night)
4
Q
El Ano Nuevo
A
- The New Year
- December 31st
- midnight- eat 12 grapes (Spain)
5
Q
Salsa
A
Cuba, partner
6
Q
bachata
A
Dominican Republic, sensual partner dance
7
Q
Flamenco
A
Spain, tapping shoes, finger things, solo performance
8
Q
Merengue
A
Dominican Republican, partner, hips
9
Q
Cha Cha Cha
A
Cuba, partner
10
Q
Cinco de Mayo
A
- 5th of May
- Battle of Puebla- against France
- Mexico
- Celebrate by eating and drinking
- Mexican pride
11
Q
Semana Santa
A
- Holy week (week leading up to Easter)
- Dress up and throw parades
- carry floats
