Traditions and Celebrations
This is the month when many Hispanic countries celebrate their independence.
What is September?
It is a genre of Mexican music where musicians wear "traje de charro".
What is Mariachi?
This dance originated in Andalucía and is known for its expressive style and guitar-based music.
What is Flamenco?
A traditional clothing that has a big hat, bow tie, boots with spurs, and a sash.
What is the Traje de Charro?
A typical dish from Colombia and Venezuela, made with corn dough and filled.
What are Arepas?
It is an Inca celebration also known as "Fiesta del sol"
What is Inti Raymi?
This genre originated in New York.
What is salsa?
It is a dance with European influences originated in Argentina and Uruguay.
What is Tango?
A colorful dress with ruffles worn by women in southern Spain, often with a flower in their hair.
What is the Traje de Flamenca?
A stuffed dish served with curtido and red sauce.
What are pupusas?
The parade of the silleteros is the most important part of this festival.
What is the Feria de las flores?
This joyful musical genre originated in the Dominican Republic.
What is merengue?
This traditional Mexican dance is performed around a sombrero, and women wear the china poblana dress.
What is Jarabe Tapatío?
A traditional dress with pre-hispanic origins, made from a rectangular piece of cloth and decorated with colorful embroidery.
What is a Huipil?
A typical dish in many Latin American countries, usually eaten at Christmas and special occasions.
What are Tamales?
This element on the altar of Día de los muertos is used to purify and protect the souls of the dead.
What is salt?
Its main instruments are the accordion, caja and guacharaca.
What is Vallenato?
This dance which symbolizes courtship, mimics the movements of a rooster and a hen.
What is Cueca?
A traditional piece of clothing from the Andes, similar to a poncho.
What is a Ruana?
A dish with pre-Hispanic origins made with ingredients like chili peppers, fruits, seeds, and chocolate.
What is Mole?
It is a falla figure that is saved from burning by popular vote during the celebration of Las Fallas de Valencia.
What is the ninot indultat?
This genre uses traditional instruments such as the charango, zampoña, and quena.
What is música Andina?
In this traditional Peruvian dance, the woman wears long skirt and carries a handkerchief, and the man wears a straw hat.
What is Marinera?
Traditional clothing that includes a big skirt, a light blouse with a square neckline, and a felt hat called bombín.
What is a Chola?
A traditional dish from Puebla, created by nuns to honor General Agustín de Iturbide after Mexico's independence.
What is Chile en Nogada?