Music
What Puerto Rican singer sang the popular song Suavemente?
Elvis Crespo
This coconut-based drink is a staple in a traditional Caribbean Latin American Christmas. (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico)
Coquito
It is a famous traditional birthday song in Mexico, but also in Latin America. Usually, you sing this song early in the morning before the person wakes up, or just before eating the birthday cake.
Las Mañanitas
What country is known for using "güey"?
MÉXICO
Name the current board and their positions
María - President
Edward Santos and Emily Morocho - Vice Presidents
Eduardo Andrade - Secretary
John Cortazar - Treasurer
Héctor Morales and Emily Morocho - PRs
Merengue originates from which country?
Dominican Republic
What is made from blending white rice and cinnamon sticks in water and letting them soak overnight?
Horchata
Where does salsa music come from?
Cuba and Puerto Rico and/or New York
What word can be used to describe someone who is very friendly or a people person?
Amiguero
Name two dances HSL host:
Noche de Pasión and Noche de Cultura
What is considered to be the national dance of Colombia?
Cumbia
Custard tarts are popular across Latin America, and one of Costa Rica's most famous flan flavors is __________
Coconut
Celebrated on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men
Día de Los Reyes
What are at least two words that are used to describe a straw in spanish?
Sorbete, calimete, pitillo, bombilla, pijilla, Cañita, etc.
What does HOLA house stand for?
House Of Latin American
Joropo originated in what country’s territory?
Venezuela
A popular street food in Ecuador, this dessert is a meringue cream made with fruit pulp, typically guava or guayaba, egg whites, and sugar.
Espumilla
The origin country of famous soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento (a.k.a. Pelé)
Brazil
What does hartura mean? (Dominican)
being full
Why is LatinX heritage month celebrated from September 15- October 15th?
To commemorate the independence of many Latine countries
The vihuela is a type of guitar commonly used in mariachi bands, how many strings does a vihuela typically have?
5 strings
Originally from Uruguay: has a variety of ingredients include bread, grilled beef (churrasco), lettuce, ham, cheese, tomato, a fried egg, and sometimes bacon or cooked onions, traditionally accompanied by french fries.
Chivito
Finish the Lyrics + Name the Song
Pensaba que te había olvidao (pero no), yeh
Pero pusieron la canción, yeh, yeh
La Cancion
Que cantamos bien borrachos
Que bailamos bien borrachos
Nos besamos bien borrachos los dos
What is Ecuadorian slang that can be used to express frustration or surprise?
Chuta / Chucha
When was HSL founded?
2010