HispanicHeritageNotesLJ115


 * Hispanic Heritage: Why do we keep it alive? **

Hispanic heritage is important in many aspects, food, family, traditions, and culture.
 * Thesis Statement:**

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 * Spain **
 * Every year on the first Wednesday of August, the townsquare of a small town named Buñol is bathed in red as 20,000 people gather in the main square to throw tomatoes at each other.
 * When a child loses a tooth in Spain, they put the tooth under their pillow. A little mouse called Ratoncito Perez will take their tooth while they sleep and leave money or candy.

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 * Cuba **
 * The Code gave men and women equal rights and responsibilities for housework, child rearing and education.
 * Cuban families may celebrate a daughter's fifteenth birthday by throwing a big party. Traditionally, this celebration announced her readiness for marriage.
 * Ballet is very popular in Cuba.
 * The royal palm is the symbol of Cuba. It occupies the central position in Cuba's national coat of arms and symbolizes strength.
 * Ecuador **
 * One of the largest cathedrals in South America is located in Ecuador. The Catedral de la Inmaculada (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception) is in Cuenca and was built between 1885 and 1967. It holds up to 10,000 people and its altar is a free-standing golden arch with a statue of Christ.

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 * Argentina**
 * Argentinians celebrate a Day of Friendship or Friend's Day every July 20th. Although not an official holiday, many Argentines participate by going out, getting together and giving presents. The amount of calling and texting often leads to temporary breakdowns of the mobile network and people have to book seats in advance in restaurants, bars and pubs if they want to gather with friends.
 * More than 300,000 Jews reside in Buenos Aires. That gives the city the second largest Jewish population in the Americas, after New York.
 * The confiterias (cafes) of Buenos Aires have played an important role in social, business and cultural life for more than 150 years. A little piece of history, each cafe provides a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage of the city.

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 * El Salvador**
 * During Good Friday, city streets are close and street artists create religious scenes using dyed sawdust, colored salt and flowers.

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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"Argentina Facts and Culture." //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Argentina Facts, Culture, Recipes, Language, Government, Eating, Geography, Maps, History, Weather, News, Economy, Family, Fashion, Events //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015. <http://www.countryreports.org/country/Argentina.htm>.Teacher listed website as a valid source.

"Ecuador Facts and Culture." //Ecuador Facts, Culture, Recipes, Language, Government, Eating, Geography, Maps, History, Weather, News, Economy, Family, Fashion, Events.// N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015. <http://www.countryreports.org/country/Ecuador.htm>. Teacher listed website as a valid source. "El Salvador Facts and Culture." //El Salvador Facts, Culture, Recipes, Language, Government, Eating, Geography, Maps, History, Weather, News, Economy, Family, Fashion, Events.// N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015. <http://www.countryreports.org/country/ElSalvador.htm>. Teacher listed website as a valid source.