The United States is the country of immigrants with different believes, values and traditions. Hispanic culture is one of the largest national, ethnic groups living in America. According to US census bureau, in 2011 Hispanic people take approximately17.2% of the population of America and by the year of 2050 the Hispanic people will be reaching 30% of all the people living in America (CDC, 2013). Knowing that, healthcare workers should be knowledgeable and competent of different traditions, believes, values and practices related to health when it comes to providing good care for Hispanic community.…
This was the 5th annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival at ELAC. This is my first time attending a festival and my experiences that I observed was food, ceramic skulls, face painting, t-shirts with Calaveras, handbags, music band, etc.…
Syncretism generally refers to the process of reconciling or melding of differing views or beliefs or uses. This can happen intentionally, or by a natural, unconscious process. More or less discrete cultures that come into contact with one another, either through geographical proximity, migration, conquest, trade and exploration, or in other ways, will start to syncretize aspects of each culture. A melting pot is a metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend together as one. America is often called a melting pot.…
Personally, I relished the exhibition because I came to learn a lot out of it about culture. I additionally do hope that other people would have definitely gained something out of the event. All of us after the event will find a substantial reason to appreciate our cultures and retain…
For my cultural event I went to the language house on campus to celebrate cinco de mayo. They held the event in their backyard and had a ton of activities and stations to learn some history about Spanish speaking countries, whether that be in Europe or in South America.…
La Raza Student Cultural Organization played a vital role on the University of Minnesota campus from 1972-2010. The student-led group of Chicano and Latino students from colleges in the Twin Cities promotes greater historical, political, and cultural awareness concerning the Latino community through cultural and educational programs and events. Each year nearly all student groups submit a request to receive student service fees to fund their various events and activities. These formal requests are multi-page documents that describe all activities and events for which the funds will be used. In this paper, I analyze a Student Fees Request from 1999-2000 along with a La Raza event flyer from September 1999 to paint a picture of the La Raza Student…
At the moment when we got there, I saw a place that said “come in to real Mexican food” by just looking at the outside. At the moment I walked in I heard Mariachi music. As we are walking to our table, we could notice the decorations all inside the restaurant that makes people feel like they are part of the Mexican culture. They have mariachi hats, horse shoes, mariachi clothes, Mexican scarfs that are really pretty and colorful. You…
Brazil’s cultural influences are as important as the United States. Brazil has many influences. Brazil’s culture is influenced by festivals, Brazil’s culture is also influenced by dating and marriage traditions because people have started to be more attached to this particular tradition of different dating and marriage traditions. Another one of Brazil's culture influences is education. Education there in Brazil is not as functional as the United States education. Brazil has a big attachment to traditions, maybe because it keeps the citizens in one piece. Brazil’s culture is influenced by dating, marriage traditions, and education.…
Brazil is a land of diverse culture and people, due to being part of the former colonial empire belonging to Portugal. It is the only country in South America to have Portuguese as its national language instead of Spanish. Along with this colonization, Brazil would see a huge surge of culture from many immigrant populations that would appear over the centuries. A big part of this culture, however, would be cuisine. Brazil being a land of immigrants and colonist would become the largest country in South America stretching through many different regions of the continent, further diversifying their food culture. With so much food and culture that began to shape from the culture of immigrants of different origins, much Brazilian…
description of the guests, their stories, the setting, and the patterns of behavior. We identified three cultural themes to gain a deeper understanding of this…
Knowledge is infinite so although it is my culture I can always learn new information. I am fascinated with my culture because although we were suppressed we still overcame. It is amazing to know that we were once not even included in the Constitution or allowed to vote and now we have Barrack Obama who is of African descent running for president. I used this museum trip not only as a means for getting information for this report but as a way to connect the past with the present. The museum was very successful at displaying the culture positively. Everything seemed chronological and there was a vast selection of…
First time abroad, I went to New York City JKF airport. In 18 hours I went to the airport flight JKF. Since high school I applied to Boston, so I'll change the flight time is tight.Because I think some dizzy.When in checked baggage on the plane, I put all my important information checked gone.I just keep my flight ticket . I put the most important thing is to check the passports and I20. JKF Airport me crazy. I felt helpless, I speak English very bad, I only know that simply speak English. I ask for help. Now someone to help me, always telling me not to worry. I am very happy. Surrounded by strangers, they always keep smiling. I'm not afraid of them contacted the agency to confirm my information, and then took me to quickly VIP channel.There 2 points boarding. I was the last to board the plane. I think the United States is a friendly and enthusiastic.This unforgettable experience me.JFK airport memories. New York is my American memories begin.…
Mercy Hospital is celebrating the gift of life for many through a program called Mercy Variety Yucatan Heart Program. This program was started back in 1979 (Mercy, 2009). It has grown throughout the years and now has benefited almost 900 children. A lot of time, effort, money, and planning goes into this project. Each February a team of doctors, nurses, and clinical staff travel to the cities of Campeche and Merida in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. This team then opens a week long clinic for children with heart problems and defects. In this week approximately 600 children will visit the clinic in hopes of being one of the twenty- five chosen to be flown with a parent to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines to receive care. The twenty five children chosen are those whom the doctors perceive to be in the most critical and in need at the time. When they arrive here the children and parents receive help from translators, interpreters, and volunteers to help make their stay as easy and care-free as possible.…
We live in a world rounded with many cultures and languages. I’m part of the “American salad” which is made up of different races and ethnicities that includes Hispanics. Being Hispanic to me is the cultural that are induced into our lifestyles, the prioritize aspect of the bonding of family, and a strong volition to thrive without excuses. Being Hispanic is rationalized with one category, the language, but being Hispanic comes with more characteristics than just being prone with the ability to speak Spanish.…
Culture is understood to be the values, knowledge, beliefs, behaviours, dress and foods that are passed on through generations. We usually gain understanding of our culture from our family and those around us.…