Cultural Differences In Chile

The Chilean rodeo is the national sport in Chile, it is a “most recognizable tradition” (El Rodeo Chileno). The Chilean rodeo consists of a group of riders named the acollera whose main objective is to pin a steer by backing it up into a medialuna (half-moon shaped corral). The way the game is scored is by the amount of times they can properly pin the steer, points are lost for poor form in the process. The Chilean rodeo begun during the Spanish conquest of Chile in the early sixteenth century. Back in the day, cattle were not properly gathered and became easily lost so owners would gather them and brand them to keep track of how many they had.

How do they celebrate La dia de los Muertos? La dia de los Muertos is a three day celebration, “celebrated in mexico and parts of North, Central, and South America.” (Pat Betteley) La dia de los Muertos is a happy, colorful fiesta, it includes music and dancing, spirits and food, lots of food. People wear wooden masks and dance to honor deceased people. Popular dances like La Danza de los Viejitos (The Dance of the Little Old Men) and La Danza de los Tecuanes (The Dance of the Tigers/ Jaguars). People celebrate

Anywhere form the young girl waltzing with her father, surrounded by family and friends, because she officially a miss. To the nervous gentleman knocking on his girlfriend’s parent’s home determined to ask for her hand in marriage. Even the small altar set up yearly on Nov 1st to remember the loved ones that are no longer here. These are all customs, beliefs, that Mexicans as a culture have embraced for generations. A quinceanera, a proposal, and the day of the dead are celebrated a certain way. It’s a

Culture differences is a set of cultural values, beliefs and religious beliefs that separates one society/ country from another. Although the main elements of culture includes, language, religion, education, social structure and attitudes. In this essay I will discuss how a successful business like Toyota which operates internationally can be affected by the environment and culture of Bolivia.

El día de los Muertos, also known as, Day of the Dead, is celebrated starting on October 31st, Halloween, and ends on November 2 of each year. It is a Mexican holiday, primarily a Catholic holiday, celebrated throughout Mexico, the Central and South regions. The significance of this celebration is prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have died. On November 1st, the children would be the first to return to Earth and then on November 2nd, the adults would follow, which is why November 2nd is considered All Souls’ Day. (Kerri Allen, 2004) It is common for the families to put out pictures of their loved ones who have passed away on an alter and put out their favorite foods and gifts. Incense are lit, food is offered, mass is

My essay is going to be about the country chile and how they celebrate the holiday.in their country. Their traditions are quite similar to the United states and Mexico.

Its assumed that the word “Carnival”, comes from the latin “Carnevalevarium”.Which means “remove the meat”, referring to the religious ban on eating meat during the forty days of the Lent.As is known, Dominican Republic is predominant a catholic believer country. So, It is a tradition to celebrated the Carnival every February.As a preparation for the “Lent”, the passion of Christ.It is sore of a imitation of a European “Mardi Grass”.Because, in the end we do have a mix of elements from the “Aboriginals, europeans ,and the slaves transported to the New World. The celebration of the Carnival, Its one of the most important tradition in our history, that is rich in colors with unique customs, picaresque characters like “ EL Diablo Cojuelo,” and

Colombia has many unique customs and traditions. Some of the most popular dishes for everyday meals as well as special occasions are the bandeja paisa which is red beans mixed with pork, rice, fried egg, arepa, sauce and more; the ajiaco which is a chicken dish with potatoes and herbs; and the cuchuco which is a soup containing corn, barley, and mashed beans. Their breakfast is usually small, lunch is the main meal of the day, and dinner is another light meal. Colombia holds many festivals during the year. The Barranquilla Carnival is one of the biggest Colombian events and occurs in February for four days where people attend parades and dance to music. The World Salsa Festival is held in August at the world capital of salsa music, Cali. Over 4,000 people arrive to enjoy this eight day music festival. There are numerous festivals year round in Colombia. The notable customs and traditions of the country attract tourists from all over the world.

Chile's flag is a red, white and blue banner with a white star.The blue square in the canton region of the flag represents the sky, the white stripe represents the snow of the Andes mountains, and the red symbolizes the blood that was spilled fighting for freedom. The single star represents the powers of the government. The height of the flag is two-thirds the width.

I met with nineteen individuals (listed below) and one group during my three-day visit. I was not able to meet with two people due to a schedule a conflict and vacation. I met with three new people due to promotions or new leadership assignments.

Chile stretches along 2,672 miles with an average width of 112 miles. More than one out of every three Chileans live in Santiago metropolitan region which is the capital of Chile. Two Chilean poets have won the Nobel Prize in literature. Chile’s population sits around 17,363,894 ranking Chile 63, they have a human development index of 41 of 187 countries. GDP per capita is $19,100 with an adult literacy at 99% for both males and females. The general attitudes are friendly and warm, but they might be shy and reserved when first meeting someone, they are also known for their sharp, witty and somewhat cynical sense of humor. Chileans are extremely patriotic and take pride in their nation’s cultural, educational, and economic achievements. Chile has a large middle class, and their educational system enables many poorer people to excel. When it comes to Chilean appearance they closely follow European styles, North American fashions are also popular especially among the youth. Greetings in Chile are important because they stress that one is welcome and recognized. The most common greeting among friends and relatives is the abrazo, consisting of a handshake and a hug. Chileans eat their main meal in the middle of the day and a lighter meal between 8 and 10pm, they typically have a tea time around 5 or 6pm where beverages, small sandwiches, and cookies or cake are served. In restaurants a server can be summoned with a raised finger; meal checks are not brought to the table until

Mexicans celebrate many holidays and each is determined by the Catholic calendar and by the family dynamics. Families come together to reconnect, family reunions, and holidays. Of all the religious celebrations they have, Easter is the most important. Another religious celebration they recognize is Day of The Dead. Days of the Dead are a celebration for those that have passed on, this is to show respect for the dead.

The country of Chile is located in western South America. The conditions vary with the mountains, deserts, and beaches.

This festival goes on for a couple of days, beginning with a lecture on the algae on the first day. On the second day, it is a celebration for the Marimo algae and a ceremony where one receives their own. It is said that when one receives their marimo algae, they are also offering their appreciation to Mother Nature.

"Uruguay is a small country on the southeastern coast of South America" (Wilkie 222). Uruguay's neighboring countries are Argentina and Brazil. Uruguay is about the same size as Washington State of the United States. The terrain of Uruguay is rolling plains and hills. The climate of Uruguay is mostly warm temperate (Uruguay World).