Mexican state capitals
Like the “J” in it’s capital Guadalajara, this state’s first letter “J” is also pronounced like an “H”
What is Jalisco?
After Korea gained independence from this country in 1945, Gyeongseong was out & Seoul was in, name-wise
What is Japan?
Her 2024 album “Las mujeres ya no lloran“ Is her first since her split from former soccer player Gerard Piqué
Who is Shakira?
This goddess of wisdom is said to have been born directly from Zeus’ forehead, fully grown & wearing body armor
Who was Athena?
What is Rojo?
The beautiful city of Villahermosa is the capital of this saucy state down south
What is Tabasco?
Just like at Buckingham Palace, you can witness this centuries old ritual at Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace
What is Changing of the Guard?
Popular at fiestas, “La Chona” is a bop from Los Tucanes (of) this city in northwestern Baja California
What is Tijuana?
Main centers of worship of this goddess of fertility were Paphos & Amathus on Cyprus & the island of Cythera
Who is Aphrodite?
Meaning “Aunt“ it precedes Maria in a liqueur order
What is Tia?
Mérida is the capital of this southeastern peninsular state
What is Yucatán?
A giant statue of bronze hands in Seoul pays homage to this 2012 hit by PSY & actually plays the song when you stand under it
What is ”Gangnam Style”?
This Brazilian artist‘s ”Me Gusta“ was her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100
Who is Anita?
Atlanta lost a foot race to her future husband when he dropped 3 of this golden fruit on the track to distract her
What are Golden Apples?
The name of this dish literally means “Rice with Chicken”
What is Arroz con Pollo?
Capital of the same-named state but followed by “De Zaragoza“, it’s the site of the 1862 battle on Cinco De Mayo
What was the Battle of Puebla?
Meaning ”The art of kicking & punching“, this activity, Korea’s national sport, had it’s first world championships in Seoul
What is Taekwondo?
Headlining Cuba’s famed Tropicana nightclub in the 1950’s, Celia Cruz reigned for decades as ”The Queen of” this music
What is “The Queen of Salsa”?
Besides killing game, this goddess of the hunt also protected it; Thus she was also called the mistress of Animals
Who is Artemis?
A song often Heard in Spanish-speaking countries at christmastime is this “Sabanero” meaning “My little Savannah Donkey”
What is a Burrito Sabanero?
Mexicali is the capital of this Northwestern peninsular state
What is Baja California?
Seoul is considered a megacity whose environments include this port city, home to South Korea’s main airport
This woman of Colombian heritage had a viral hit in 2021 with “Telepatía”
Who is Kali Uchis?
When her stepson Hippolytus spurned her affections, this daughter of King Minos hanged herself
Who was Phaedra?
This beloved indie rock band took it’s name in 1984 from the way a Spanish speaking outfielder says, “I got it”
What is “Yo La Tengo”?