Hispanic Heritage Month
What does HHM stand for?
Hispanic Heritage Month
This famous figure won 4 Grammy awards and 15 Latin Grammy awards
Shakira Ripoll
What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo
What is the capital of El Salvador?
San Salvador
This is a unifying, creative, passionate, beautiful, and important activity to the Hispanic Community
Dance
When does Hispanic Heritage Month start and end?
September 15th to October 15th
Carmen Amaya
What is the national dance of the Dominican Republic?
Merengue
El Salvador is known for its scenery and especially its...
volcanoes
This reflects regional music, geography, art, and people
Culture
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in what year?
1968
Who were the two famous Figures who were born in Colombia?
Shakira Ripoll and Sonia Osorio
What is the Dominican Republics national dance known for?
Fast paced rhythm and simple steps
What is the national dish for El Salvador?
Pupusa
This expresses and tells the stories of both personal and national joy, accomplishments, historical events, etc.
Storytelling
This country celebrates its independence on September 16th
Mexico
This famous figure was inspired by watching Swan Lake
Evelyn Cisneros-Legate
What island does the Dominican Republic share with Haiti?
Island of Hispaniola
The dance Xuc was created by who?
Paquito Palaviccini
What is the term for events where dances are inherently social and take place during events and holidays, bringing people together?
Community
Several countries celebrate their independence days around this time, including Costa Risa, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and this country...
Nicaragua
This famous figure founded the national Colombia Ballet
Sonia Osorio
What is one of the three instruments used that helped shape the sound for Merengue?
Accordian, Tambora, or Guira
What do dancers wear while dancing Xuc?
Long and colorful dresses with flowers in their hair
What is one of the three ways storytelling embodies narratives?
Movement, footwork or costumes