The Five Elements Of Venezuela's Culture
Around the world there are different cultures out there. Within these diverse cultures they all have five main elements of the culture. Even though some cultures may have some similarities there symbols, language, values, beliefs and norms is what differentiates them. These factors will distinguish their country from others. The Venezuelan culture is fabricated of all of those elements, that make up their culture.
As a matter of fact, symbols are important to the Venezuelan culture. Venezuela's precious symbol is an image of General Simon Bolivar. He led the military that freed Venezuela's independence and neighboring countries(Everyculture.com). In Venezuela, the citizens have statues of him and named places dedicated to him. Another important symbol is the Caribbean Coast along with the Lake Maracaibo. The lake and and coastline reflect a symbolic relationship of the country with the the Caribbean and South America(Everyculture.com). Not only is Venezuela's flag is symbolic, but it's color too. The color yellow portrays Venezuela's wealth. The color blue represents the citizens courage to obtain their independence from Spain. Red symbolizes the struggles and the blood shed during their …show more content…
Due to Venezuela having a variety of ethnic groups, there are a lot of indigenous languages spoken. The most spoken include Warao, Nhengtu, Panare, Piaroa, Wayuu, Kahlihna, Guahibo, Pemon,Yanomami, and Mendihuaca(Studycountry.com). Similarly, body language like facial expression and gestures are used to express themselves. For example, when greeting a female, one must kiss them on the cheek. This shows how formal and polite you are by greeting like that. Another example is when pointing fingers may be seen as rudeness. The word, “okay”, can be considered an insult instead of an agreement(Everyculture.com). Both language and body language influence the Venezuelan
As a matter of fact, symbols are important to the Venezuelan culture. Venezuela's precious symbol is an image of General Simon Bolivar. He led the military that freed Venezuela's independence and neighboring countries(Everyculture.com). In Venezuela, the citizens have statues of him and named places dedicated to him. Another important symbol is the Caribbean Coast along with the Lake Maracaibo. The lake and and coastline reflect a symbolic relationship of the country with the the Caribbean and South America(Everyculture.com). Not only is Venezuela's flag is symbolic, but it's color too. The color yellow portrays Venezuela's wealth. The color blue represents the citizens courage to obtain their independence from Spain. Red symbolizes the struggles and the blood shed during their …show more content…
Due to Venezuela having a variety of ethnic groups, there are a lot of indigenous languages spoken. The most spoken include Warao, Nhengtu, Panare, Piaroa, Wayuu, Kahlihna, Guahibo, Pemon,Yanomami, and Mendihuaca(Studycountry.com). Similarly, body language like facial expression and gestures are used to express themselves. For example, when greeting a female, one must kiss them on the cheek. This shows how formal and polite you are by greeting like that. Another example is when pointing fingers may be seen as rudeness. The word, “okay”, can be considered an insult instead of an agreement(Everyculture.com). Both language and body language influence the Venezuelan