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Culture of Latin America. Culture of Latin America. Religion. Primary Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic). Other Religions: Buddhist Jewish Islamic Hindu Santeria (Afro-Latin Tradition) Macumba (tribal-voodoo). Languages. Spanish is the dominant language of Latin America - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Culture of Latin America

Culture of Latin America

Culture of Latin America

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Primary Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)

Religion

Other Religions:o Buddhisto Jewisho Islamico Hinduo Santeria (Afro-Latin Tradition)o Macumba (tribal-voodoo)

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o Spanish is the dominant language of Latin America

o Portuguese is spoken in Brazilo French is spoken in French Guiana

and HaitiOther common languages:

- English - Creole - Amerindian

Languages

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Family has a significant importance in the Latin American culture:

o Extended Families are most popularoNuclear Families are second most common

Family Structure

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Music Latin American music has many varieties based on region:

- Andean Music- Caribbean Music- Brazilian Music

Examples:• Mariachi• Salsa• Merengue• Samba• Choro

Latin Music is influenced by:- Spanish music- Portuguese music- American music- African music

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• Latin American art has roots in the many different indigenous cultures that inhabited the Americas before European colonization in the 16th century

• Latin American art is also a blend of Native-American, African, and European Cultures

Arts & Literature

• Latin American literature consists of both oral & written traditions

• Latin American literature became prominent during the late 20th century

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Latin American clothing varies based on the area or region

Clothing

Traditional

Western/Modern Tribal/Ethnic

Latin American clothing styles:

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Cuban Dish Puerto Rican Dish

Dish from Belize

Argentinean BBQ

Dish from Brazil

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Most popular sport in Latin America is Futbol (soccer)– Brazil has won FIFA World Cup 5 times– Argentina and Uruguay have won twice

Sports

Other popular sports in Latin America:• Baseball (most popular in the Caribbean)• Ball Games (dates back to Mayans, Incas, Aztecs)• Bullfighting (popular throughout Latin America)• Rugby (most popular in South America• Basketball and Squash also are common in parts