Famous People
This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.
Who is Desi Arnaz?
This country is the biggest Spanish-speaking country.
What is Argentina?
Spain celebrates this date as an annual national public holiday to commemorate when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492.
When is October 12 ?
This country is Pura Vida.
What is Costa Rica?
This half Dominican and half Puerto Rican musician is the latin artist with the most #1 hits in this decade. He used to be the lead vocalist of renowned band Aventura.
Who is Romeo Santos?
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Spanish-speaking countries's celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
What is a pinata?
This delicious food is associated with El Salvador.
What are pupusas?
The Independence Days of many Central American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras are celebrated on this day.
What is September 15th?
This tradition is used to celebrate when a teenage girl turns 15 years old. This celebration is both a religious and social event that emphasizes the transition of a little girl to a young lady.
What is a quinceañera?
This is the most visited tourist destination in Peru.
What is Machu Picchu?
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is California?
This Latina was the first Tejano artist to win a Grammy. She is also known as "La Reina de Tex-Mex". She sadly was murdered on March 31, 1995 by the president of Selena's fan club.
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
With more than 400 million native speakers, Spanish ranks this place in world languages spoken as the first language.
What is 2nd?
This is something that some people that are born in the United States but come from Mexican descendant identify themselves as. It also another name for someone that is Mexican American.
What is a Chicano(a)?
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This is the most celebrated and colorful festival on the island of Puerto Rico. The celebration lasts a week and ends the day before Ash Wednesday. Watch out for the vejigantes!
What is the Carnaval de Ponce (or the Ponce Carnival)?
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.
What are Texas, California, and Florida?
This is the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic.
What is baseball?
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during these dates each year.
What is September 15th to October 15th?