culture
What language is spoken?
Spanish
some people still speak Pipil
What is Atel?
It is a warm, thick drink made from roasted corn, cinnamon, and chocolate.
How is Holy Week celebrated?
People create massive, colorful carpets made of colored sawdust and flowers on the streets for religious processions.
What is La Calabiuza?
It is a traditional festival celebrated on November 1st
What is Empanadas de Leche?
They are sweet plantain pastries filled with vanilla custard, fried, and coated in sugar.
Who is Oscar Romero?
He was a Catholic Archbishop who spoke out for the poor and human rights, and he is now a recognized saint in the Catholic Church.
What is the national dance of El Salvador?
Danza de losach
What is Kolashanpan?
sugarcane-flavored soda
Which major religious holiday is celebrated on December 7–8 to honor the Virgin Mary?
Día de la Concepción
What is the most famous traditional art from El Salvador?
La Palma
What crunchy, pickled cabbage topping is traditionally served with pupusas and fried yuca?
Curtido
What colorful street art do families and communities make out of dyed sawdust during Holy Week
Semana Santa
What is the national flower of El Salvador?
yuca plant(Izote flower)
What is the famous national dish made from thick corn or rice dough stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat?
Pupusa
What are the two largest religious groups in El Salvador today?
Roman Catholic and Evangelical Christian