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Cultura: Costumbres en la Rutina Diaria
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La costumbre de la siesta empezó en_______________
es muy popular en países hispanos
el area del mediterraneo como Portugal, España e Italia
Japón, Inglaterra y Canadá
La palabra "siesta" está relacionada con____
la sexta hora del día
el café
la hora del té
la hora antes del almuerzo
La costumbre de la siesta empezó en_______________
La palabra "siesta" está relacionada con____
¿Quiénes llevaron la costumbre de la siesta a Latinoamérica?
¿Cuáles son los beneficios de dormir una siesta?
Se recomienda una siesta de ____
¿Los horarios de trabajo en las grandes ciudades hispanas son iguales que los pueblos (towns) pequeños?
El mate es una costumbre en_______
¿Qué es el mate?
¿Qué otros beneficios tiene el tomar una siesta durante el día?
LATINOAMÉRICA Comienzan las celebraciones previas a Navidad Las fiestas navideñas resaltan la riqueza cultural de cada país latinoamericano, donde hay mezcla de tradiciones heredadas de Europa y costumbres locales. En México, el día 16 comienzan las “posadas”, en las que las familias simbolizan el peregrinaje de José y María. Hay procesiones, canciones y una mezcla de piñatas, luces y dulces. En la gastronomía destacan platillos tales como tamales, ponche de frutas y buñuelos. En Colombia comenzaron con el Día de las Velitas, el pasado día 7: familias y comunidades encienden velas y faroles en honor a la Virgen María. El día 16 inician la Novena de Aguinaldos, donde se cantan villancicos. En cuanto a los platos típicos están la natilla, los buñuelos y las empanadas de carne. En Perú son muy comunes las ferias de artesanía en las plazas de muchísimas ciudades. Uno de los lugares más antiguos es la feria conocida como Santurantikuy, en Cuzco, que se celebra desde el siglo XVI. En América del Sur, en Argentina o Chile, la Navidad coincide con el verano, por lo que las celebraciones se adaptan a un clima caluroso. El asado, unido a las ensaladas y al vitel toné es la cena principal en Argentina.El 23 de abril, Cataluña se viste de fiesta para celebrar el día de su patrón, Sant Jordi (San Jorge). Esta tradición única combina elementos de la leyenda del caballero y el dragón con una hermosa costumbre de intercambio de regalos, convirtiendo las calles de ciudades y pueblos en vibrantes mercados al aire libre llenos de color y aroma. La leyenda cuenta que Sant Jordi luchó contra un dragón feroz para salvar a una princesa. De la sangre derramada por el dragón brotó un rosal, y Sant Jordi regaló una de sus rosas rojas a la princesa. Esta historia es el corazón de la tradición actual: los hombres regalan rosas rojas a las mujeres como símbolo de amor y pasión. Con el tiempo, a esta costumbre romántica se añadió otra de carácter más intelectual. Se dice que el 23 de abril también murieron dos grandes figuras de la literatura universal: Miguel de Cervantes, autor de "Don Quijote de la Mancha", y William Shakespeare. Por esta razón, se instauró la tradición de que las mujeres regalen libros a los hombres. Hoy en día, el Día de Sant Jordi es mucho más que un simple intercambio de regalos. Las calles se llenan de puestos de venta de rosas y libros. Escritores firman ejemplares de sus obras, y las librerías sacan sus mejores títulos a la calle. Es un día en el que se celebra la cultura, el amor y la lectura. Los colores rojo de las rosas y las miles de portadas de libros crean una atmósfera festiva y alegre. Además, muchas ciudades organizan actividades culturales como conciertos, representaciones teatrales y lecturas públicas. Los edificios se adornan con banderas catalanas y rosas, y el espíritu festivo se siente en cada rincón. El Día de Sant Jordi es una de las fiestas más queridas y participativas de Cataluña. Es una tradición que une a generaciones, fomenta el amor por la lectura y celebra la identidad cultural catalana. Es un día mágico donde las rosas y los libros se convierten en los protagonistas, simbolizando el amor y el conocimiento.CULTURAS Y COSTUMBRES DE PANAMAAre you feeling adventurous? Then spread your wings and travel km southeast of Taiwan, where you'll discover a part of the country unlike any other. Known as Lanyu* or Orchid Island, this tiny drop of earth in the Pacific* is home to the Tao*, Taiwan's only ocean-dependent indigenous* tribe. The Tao people are the people of the "alibangbang*," or flying fish, one of Mother Nature's greatest gifts. The annual flying fish season is at the heart of Tao culture and comes with many traditions and taboos. Spanning around eight months of the year, the flying fish season involves multiple customs and rituals. A special religious ceremony, usually held in February, marks the beginning of this important period and ensures a prosperous and plentiful season. Tao boat captains head to the beach with elaborate costumes on. There, they pray and make sacrifices to appeal to the flying fish spirits to bless their tribe, and to the gods for good fortune and courage on the dangerous seas. Although local fishers can catch flying fish between March and June, they are restricted to capturing only those found in shallow waters. During this period, netting* any deep-sea or coral reef fish is not permitted. If the fishers didn't follow this rule, various species would not have the time needed to recover their numbers, and harmony with nature would be lost. At the end of June, the annual sea harvest concludes with another ceremony to express gratitude and respect for nature's endless* cycles. After the ceremony, flying fish can no longer be caught. Therefore, from July onward*, only dried and stored alibangbang can be eaten. Furthermore, after the Mid-Autumn Festival*, even these dried fish must no longer be consumed. This custom seems to have been engraved in the locals’ hearts* and is believed to prevent ill luck and guarantee abundance in seasons to come. Just as the locals are concluding their scaly* harvest for the year, scores of tourists begin arriving on Lanyu for the summer season. To make sure you don't feel like a fish out of water, here are some basic guidelines to help you enjoy your stay while respecting local traditions. First, it is considered a taboo to touch or photograph the Tao fishing boats without permission since it would bring bad luck. Also, you should never enter locals’ private gardens uninvited* to view or sample drying fish. Additionally, avoid asking about future fishing trips, as locals believe that the gods may be angered and that the harvest may be spoiled as a consequence. Finally, as a sign of respect for the local community and environment, don't snorkel* or dive in the island's traditional fishing waters during the flying fish season. Such activities can disturb the local ecosystem. The customs and taboos mentioned above reflect the importance of preserving and cherishing natural resources and local culture. The ancient wisdom of Lanyu’s Tao inhabitants thus appears to give us much to learn about living in harmony with this planet. Everyone is, after all, in the same boat under nature's wing.Maria Celebrates Brazil Maria and her family are in their bright, hot kitchen. "Please, Mãe, por favor!" Maria begs. Mãe speaks Portuguese. This is the language of Brazil. "No matter how much you beg or plead, you must go to practice. The parade is next week." "It's not fair," says Maria in English. Mãe does not know a lot of English. Maria is surprised when she asks, "What is not fair about going to practice? You must do the right thing." "Ana invited me to her house," Maria answers. "I want to go!" Pai says, "Maria, the parade is important. People from around the world come to see it. They try our food, see how we dress, and how we live. It is a chance for us to share our culture." "I know but I really want to see Ana," says Maria. Pai says, "Maria, you can see Ana another time. They are giving out costumes at practice today." Maria thinks about her father's words. Pai is right. She and the other children have worked hard for a year. They practiced their dance steps over and over. They even made their own bright colorful costumes. "You're right," Maria says to her father. "I'll go to practice. I'll tell Ana I cannot visit her." One week passes. Lots of people line the streets. The children in Maria's group are wearing their sparkling costumes. They know each dance step. They dance to the beat. The crowd moves aside as they make their way down the street. When the crowd moves away, Maria sees a woman with a camera. She is hurrying. The woman scurries by Maria. She puts her camera to her eye. Maria smiles from ear to ear. She is excited to be in the parade. Click! The woman takes a picture of Maria. Maria is proud of her hard work!CulturaCultura Diaria Quiz 1 Make UpCultura Ágil Sodexo