Spanish 2 Final Exam Culture

Simón Silva

A Chicano artist who was born in Mexico, but lives in California. With art he learned to appreciate his culture and to continue his education. His paintings celebrates his biculturalism and bilingualism

José Matri

A famous Cuban poet and patriot. He is a a symbol of independence of Cuba from the Spaniards. His poem Versos sencillos describes his poeams and life with simple and sincere words. Many people think that his works are the best literary works. The words from the song Guantanamera are from verses in Versos sencillos.

Julio Alpuy

A modern painter from Uruguay

El ballet

Ballet has a large history in Spanish speaking countries. Many ballets are inspired by folklore. Also ballet companies sometimes offer dance classes.

Canciones infantiles

Children Like to sing songs when playing with friends

Un nuevo escudo de armas

Coat of arms is a way of identifying the important on. Kings and other important families may receive certain colors. Now they are used in school as a way of identification.

Intercambio cultural

Culutre exchange can happen through many ways. Projects include a festival with dance and food for sister city, and an art exhibition. Also through echange of music, recordingg, and drama (plays). This happens in Phoeniz, Arizona where it exhibits Sonar, Mexico (sister city)

Enrique Iglesias

Dad- Julio Inglesias Originally from- Spain Now lives- Miami Music Inspiration- American rock music , Latin Caribbean and European influences Grammy- Name of his dog

El Palacio de Correos

El Palacio de Correos is a famous building in Mexico CIty. It was built from 1902-1907 by Adamo Boari from Italy.

Fernando Botero

Fernando Botero is famous for his unique style of art. His work is all round. He is from Columbia.

Narciso Rodríguez

He is a fashion designer from NJ. He has won many awards. His parents are Cuban and his grandparents are Spain.

Las actividades extracurriculares

In Latin America not a lot of activities are offered in school, so they have to find workshops and other places.

Los sellos, la tradición y la comunidad

In Spain they have traditional stamps. During festivals they give stamps with dancers on it.

Las guarderías infantiles

In Spanish Speaking countries there are many daycare options. They are owned by city governments providential. Sometimes they offer jobs to work there.

Las farmacias

In Spanish speaking countries pharmacies sell antibiotics and other medicines with prescription. Pharmacy in Spain and other places are open for 24 hours. You can also get other products like perfumes,makeup,shampoo,and tooth paste.

La familia y los eventos especiales

In spanish speaking coutnries the first people invited to special events are the family. Birthdays, holidays, and other special days are celebrated with family and friends

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Julio Alpuy painted the modern image Buenos Aires. The picture has many different shapes that represent the international city of Buenos Aires.

Celia Cruz

Known as the wueen of salsa for more than 50 years. Lived in the Unted states from the 1960's to her death in 2003. She recorded 70 albums and recieved 18 Grammy nominations. She got her first Grammy in 1989. She also been in movies such as The Mambo Kings. In Hollywood Boulevard she has a star.

Infanta Margarita

Margarita was arranged to marry her cousin, Leopaldo, who was eperor of Austria

Los mercados al aire libre

Markets are very popular. The venders sell their products on the streets. You go with friends and get lots of things. IN Mexico the markets are named tianguis. In Mexico the markets are only one. In Bolivia the markers are popular. In Madrid the markets are open on Saturdays.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso is one of the best artists in Spain. HE uses abstract forms to illustrate the 2 figures. The girl is painted is porportional to the lady painted. They ahve serious faces

La parranda

Parranda is a party with food, drinks, music, and dancing. It takes place in someone's house in the living room.

Antonio Berni

Popular artist in Argentina and Latin America. He paints about what is popular. One of his most know artworks is "Club Atletico Nueva Chicago."

¿Más estrictos?

Relationships between student and teachers are stricter in spanish speaking contries than in the US. In many schools students stand up when teachers walks in the room. Also call their teachers by profesor or profesora instead of by last name.

¡No sé que talla uso!

Sizes vary absed on where you are. COnversion for shoe sizes in Spain= Women add 30, Men add 33.5.

Los deportes más populared

Soccer is the popular sport for Hispanic kid. But, in Somican Republic, Puetro Rico, Cuba and Venezula baseball is more popular

Diego RIvera/bailes tradicionales

Spanish speaking countries do traditional dances in traditional clothing.

La ropa de fiesta

Spanish speaking kids dress up nicely when going to parties.

Las mascotas

Spanish speaking people feel that their more than another member of there family. For example a dog protects house/city/countryside. In general Guinea Pigs are not mascots.

Primer día de clases

The first day of school in Spanish speaking countries varies depending on were you live. In Uruguay in child students start in March (summer break is from November to February). In Columbia the are 3 different calendars, (January to November, August to June, or September to June)

Las notas

The grading system is a scale from 1 (worst) to 10 (best). To pass you need a grade of at least 6. Notes 6 and 7= C, 8= B, 9 and 10= A.

¡A Bailar!

The internation School of dance offers you a wide variety of traditional and contemporary dance classes. By learning you stay health and learn about your culture. If you don't have a partner you can meet one. Also you will get to travel internationally to competitions.

Juguetes mayas

The mayas didn't use the wheel for work but for a game for kids in animal form/ The toys are similar to pull toy.

Cómo hacer un poncho

The poncho is usually wore in high elevated and cold places. It is made from llama wool and skin from other animals. There are two types of ponchos work ones and party ones. Party one usually have more color.

Los grande teatros

Theaters are part of the culture in many SPanish speaking cities. Some theaters are el Tetro de Madrid, el Palacio de Bellas Artes de Mexico DF, el Teatro Muncipal de Santiago Chile, El teatro Nacional de Sna Jose Costa Rica. El teatro Colon de Buenos Aires offers public concerts, ballets and other programs.

Revistas para jóvenes

There are many magazines for young people in Spanish speaking countries such as Okapi. It has articles on studies, social life, music, and school. Also sections devoted to science, sports, history, technology and books