August 3rd‚ 2007 was a day that I will never forget. It was the day I turned fifteen and celebrated my Quinceañera. A Quinceañera is a coming of age party for young girls of the Latin America culture‚ when they are turning fifteen. It is somewhat similar to a sweet sixteen party but it is more formal. Preparations for the Quinceañera often begin a year in advance. This consists of picking out a dress‚ which will look somewhat similar to a wedding dress. The traditional dress is white‚ with a snug
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think Puerto Rico since most salsa singers today come from Puerto Rico. The first rhythms of what would be later called Salsa derived from Cuba in the early 1930’s. I consider myself to be very diverse in my music taste. I listen to everything from Merengue‚ Bachata‚ Hip-Hop‚ and R&B‚ Rock‚ Rap to Pop‚ Country and Reggae. Although I listened to all different types of music growing up Salsa always held a special place in my life. Salsa‚ like all music is telling a story that most of us can relate to
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Chris it’s a night of giving thanks to his family and friends. The night consists of a variation of home cooked meals such as pernil‚ pastelon. arroz‚ y habichuelas. After dinner the family will get together to dance and drink. Music such as Tipico Merengue‚ Bachata‚ and Salsa are played. Semana Santa “Easter” is also a common celebration in Dominican Republic. The family goes to church in the morning
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their shopping or a tour guide taking you to know the city. Second‚ the fresh smell of the flowers and happy ambience at the resort are unique. Upon arriving at the hotel‚ you can feel the happiness and hear the contagious music‚ like bachata and merengue. After the check-in they take you to a nice room where you can smell the fresh flowers and enjoy the beautiful ocean sight. The food at the different hotel restaurants is delicious‚ under the “all inclusive” plan you can taste and enjoy a great variety
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I’ve more than three favorite’s songs‚ however this assignment is asking for only three. I grew up in Puerto Rico and Spanish is our primary language. The music I heard was Latin music from Salsa‚ Bolero‚ and Merengue it would keep everyone on a Saturday morning in the happy mood. With the radio on it was time to do our chores. Also when I was a teenager and loving any kind of music I started to listen to The Beatles‚ Elvis Presley‚ Tom Jones‚ and the Osmond. My mother uses to say “music comes
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Climate The Dominican Republic is a very large tourist destination. It is one of the most visited destinations in the Caribbean. They offer year-round golf courses‚ gorgeous mountain views from Pico Duarte‚ great. They are known for their music‚ the Merengue and the Bachata and their love for Baseball. Business Culture The Dominican Republic is known for having a fairly formal business culture. Appointments are typically required and punctuality is a must.
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Review “Listening Activities” * With the aid of speaker and USB‚ the teacher will let the students listen to different Latin American musical style. * The students will then identify the musical style. 1. Rumba 2. Calypso 3. Merengue 4. Tango 5. Salsa GUIDE QUESTION: * The moment you heard the music‚ what comes into your mind? * How will you interpret the music of Latin America? C. Motivation “Guess Who!” * The teacher will show a collage of Latin
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Question 3:What is Zumba? Yes-10‚ No/kind of- 5 According to Ask.com-Zumba is a fitness program that involves dance and aerobic elements. I. Dance abilities A. Zumba’s choreography incorporates hip-hop‚ soca‚ samba‚ salsa‚ merengue‚ mambo‚ martial arts‚ and some bollywood and belly dance moves. B. Not only do you do different styles of dance‚ but you can be creative and accessorize while you dance.(show skirt) C. Person experience (dance lessons)
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SPC1017 01/23/2015 Venezuelan Culture I. Introduction: Believe systems and traditions shared by a group of people are clearly defined by the huge meaning of country ’s culture. Venezuela has a mixed race heritage of Spanish‚ African‚ and American Indian. Therefore‚ Venezuelan culture is very diverse and complex. The complexity of the Venezuelan culture is clearly demonstrated in their festivals‚ gastronomy‚ and music by the many different people who have made Venezuela their home. II. General
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The culture of Latin America isn’t just fondly influenced by African roots but the foundation of some countries including the countries of Haiti‚ Mexico‚ and Peru. Haitians combine Catholicism with Vodou‚ a religion in which is cemented in Haitian heritage and can be taken all the way back to Africa. Through this religion their founding fathers found strength‚ courage‚ organization‚ and leadership to free themselves from the French. Before the Haitians revolted they had a Vodou ceremony in which
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