Venezuelan culture
SPC1017
01/23/2015
Venezuelan Culture
I. Introduction:
Believe systems and traditions shared by a group of people are clearly defined by the huge meaning of country 's culture. Venezuela has a mixed race heritage of Spanish, African, and American Indian. Therefore, Venezuelan culture is very diverse and complex. The complexity of the Venezuelan culture is clearly demonstrated in their festivals, gastronomy, and music by the many different people who have made Venezuela their home.
II. General Topic:
i. Festivals:
Festivals in Venezuela bring color and fun to the country and let the Venezuelans enjoy their culture and heritage. Their citizens celebrate festivities of Venezuela in a grand way with high spirit. In fact, the country is well decorated and lit up People spend their holidays during the festivities in Venezuela with their family and friends. There are many important festivals in Venezuela that have been celebrated since many years ago such as: The Procession of the Holy Shepherdess, Carnival in Venezuela, La Paradura del Nino, Drumming Feast of St. John, and the May Cross Celebrations. Holidays in Venezuela, which are completely based on the tradition of the Venezuelans, are enjoyed even in the present day. Moreover, festivals of Venezuela attract a great number of tourists from all over the world.
ii. Gastronomy:
Venezuelan cuisine often varies greatly from one region to another. Its cuisine, traditional as well as modern, is influenced by indigenous peoples and its European ancestry, and is also influenced by African and Native American traditions. Arepa is the most famous dish from Venezuela; it is a cornmeal cake that can be grilled, baked or fried. Unlike in neighboring Colombia, where it is normally eaten unadorned, in Venezuela it is split open and filled with a variety of cheese and meats. Arepa is a basic part of the Venezuelan diet and is eaten in place of bread in most meals. However, Pabellón criollo is also a traditional Venezuelan
01/23/2015
Venezuelan Culture
I. Introduction:
Believe systems and traditions shared by a group of people are clearly defined by the huge meaning of country 's culture. Venezuela has a mixed race heritage of Spanish, African, and American Indian. Therefore, Venezuelan culture is very diverse and complex. The complexity of the Venezuelan culture is clearly demonstrated in their festivals, gastronomy, and music by the many different people who have made Venezuela their home.
II. General Topic:
i. Festivals:
Festivals in Venezuela bring color and fun to the country and let the Venezuelans enjoy their culture and heritage. Their citizens celebrate festivities of Venezuela in a grand way with high spirit. In fact, the country is well decorated and lit up People spend their holidays during the festivities in Venezuela with their family and friends. There are many important festivals in Venezuela that have been celebrated since many years ago such as: The Procession of the Holy Shepherdess, Carnival in Venezuela, La Paradura del Nino, Drumming Feast of St. John, and the May Cross Celebrations. Holidays in Venezuela, which are completely based on the tradition of the Venezuelans, are enjoyed even in the present day. Moreover, festivals of Venezuela attract a great number of tourists from all over the world.
ii. Gastronomy:
Venezuelan cuisine often varies greatly from one region to another. Its cuisine, traditional as well as modern, is influenced by indigenous peoples and its European ancestry, and is also influenced by African and Native American traditions. Arepa is the most famous dish from Venezuela; it is a cornmeal cake that can be grilled, baked or fried. Unlike in neighboring Colombia, where it is normally eaten unadorned, in Venezuela it is split open and filled with a variety of cheese and meats. Arepa is a basic part of the Venezuelan diet and is eaten in place of bread in most meals. However, Pabellón criollo is also a traditional Venezuelan
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