Hispanic Icons
Which Hispanic Icon did not make movies?
Dolores Del Rio
Salvodor Dali
Mario Felix
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo
What is a Hispanic Heritage Festival?
This annual festival held in many cities celebrates Hispanic culture with music, dancing, and food, often featuring parades and performances.
What is the disney movie that takes place on the day of the dead?
Coco
WHat is the spanish word for alter?
Ofrendas
What are enchiladas?
This popular Mexican dish, made with tortillas filled with various ingredients like cheese and meat, is often enjoyed during Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
Who was Frida Kahlo?
Mexican Painter
What is Día de los Muertos?
This celebration, observed in many communities, honors the Day of the Dead with altars, decorations, and traditional foods, typically occurring in early November but often linked to Hispanic Heritage Month activities.
What are ofrendas?
In preparation for Día de los Muertos, families create these decorative displays at home, featuring photographs, food, and other items to honor their departed.
What is the marigold? How are they important to hispanic heritage month?
On ofrendas, this bright orange flower is commonly used to symbolize the fragility of life and guide spirits to the altar during Día de los Muertos.
What is paella?
This traditional rice dish, often made with saffron and a variety of seafood or meats, is a staple of Spanish cuisine and frequently served during Hispanic Heritage Month festivities.
Which hispanic icon's birthday was on August 3rd?
Delores del Rio or Maria Felixc
Delores del Rio
What is a cultural dance festival?
In some regions, communities hold this event during Hispanic Heritage Month, which features traditional folkloric dance performances and live music, showcasing the cultural diversity of Hispanic heritage.
What is pan de muerto?
This traditional sweet bread, shaped like a skull or a cross, is often placed on ofrendas during Día de los Muertos celebrations.
What is papel picado?
n addition to food and photographs, ofrendas often include this type of paper decoration, known for its intricate cut-out designs, adding color and beauty to the altar.
What are tamales?
Often served during gatherings, this spicy Mexican snack made from corn dough is filled with meats, cheeses, or vegetables and wrapped in a corn husk before being steamed.
Was Salvador Dali a painter or a film maker?
Trick questions! BOTH
What is the Festival de la Calle Ocho?
This festival, originating in Colombia, is celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month in various U.S. cities and features colorful parades, traditional music, and the famous "cumbia" dance.
Where did day of the dead come from?
Ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls' Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to Mexico starting in the early 1500s
What is agua?
This type of water is often placed on ofrendas to quench the thirst of spirits who return to visit during Día de los Muertos.
What are churros?
This dessert, made from fried dough and coated in sugar, is a popular treat during Hispanic Heritage Month and is commonly associated with celebrations in various Latin American countries.