The people of Aruba come primarily from European‚ African‚ and Latin American countries and the culture of the island reflects these varied backgrounds. The language‚ food‚ religion‚ and celebrations on Aruba are composed of a healthy mix of these countries. Aruba is closely tied to Holland because of its long occupation and present partnership in the Netherlands kingdom. The official language is Dutch‚ which is seen on the street signs‚ official documents‚ and many local newspapers. However‚ many
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Hampton Roads Pride “Out in the Park” Festival Trever J. Holden 00719733 March 01‚ 2009 I pledge to support the Honor System Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception‚ such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violations of the Honor Code. I will report to a hearing if summoned. Prof. Warren Hampton Roads Pride “Out in the Park”
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Where Would it Be? … A city beneath ocean level? Why in the world would anybody need to go to a city underneath ocean level? It’s a puzzle to me‚ yet New Orleans is underneath ocean level and that is the place I need to visit. New Orleans is renowned for the Mardi Gras‚ which signifies "Fat Tuesday." Mardi Gras is a celebration that pulls in a large number of individuals from all around the globe‚ and it highlights music‚ show‚ road gatherings‚ parades and the world’s finest jazz‚ Cajun
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During our four years living in Italy‚ my family and I experienced our first traditional parade in Solopaca‚ Italy. The town has a festival‚ a food market and a parade. I enjoyed being a part of a fun and lively Italian family tradition. The memories I made have been some of the greatest. Festa dell’uva or grape festival‚ takes place in Solopaca‚ Italy every second weekend in September‚ celebrating the end of the harvest. Families showcase what they have been working on all year long. The
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Ever wonder what a party during the famed‚ Mardi Gras day would be like when an old rich man is on his deathbed while his greedy family is bedside? In Serling’s episode‚ “The Masks” in the famed tv show‚ The Twilight Zone‚ Jason Foster is the dying old rich man whose views of his family members are most beneficial and realistic for the viewer as he forces them to wear grotesque masks which inevitably is the antithesis of what the family sees themselves as. The realistic personalities of the family
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Mardi Gras The feast before the fast | | "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday." Traditionally‚ it is the last day for Catholics to indulge—and often overindulge—before Ash Wednesday starts the sober weeks of fasting that come with Lent. Formally known as Shrove Tuesday‚ Mardi gras has long been a time of extravagant fun for European Christians. In the United States‚ Mardi gras draws millions of fun-seekers to New Orleans every year. Mardi gras has been celebrated in New Orleans on a grand scale
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Parties have been around for hundreds of years‚ as a way celebration and social gathering. Masks at parties and celebrations were most popular during the renaissance period. More specifically in Italy‚ during carnevale season when the streets became filled with people dressed in elaborate costume. Summary of culture In 15th Century Italy when Carnevale and masquerade balls were at their peak‚ the culture and religious beliefs of the majority was Roman Catholic. In Roman Catholic‚ they belief in
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Greg Clement Shakespeare was a man that established his name in history books as a great writer. One of Shakespeare’s many sparks of innovative genius which laminated these pages was his use of masks. Masks are used throughout Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” as a character would choose to wear their selected mask to fit in to the particular situation. Shakespeare uses this imagery of a mask in many of the characters in his play‚ but mostly in two: Viola and Feste. These masks are
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Well‚ most of the festivals that I know of were religious in nature. Christmas of course being the most famous‚ it lasted from Christmas Day until Epiphany (the 6th January)‚ and was preceded by the fast period of Advent. Epiphany used to be the climax of the Christmas period and was the biggest celebration of all‚ but in england it has faded away and is no longer celebrated. However‚ it is still the climax of christmas in Spain and Italy. Easter of course‚ preceded by another fast‚ Lent‚ which
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A mask is a ‘false face’. It can have several functions. First‚ it is used to hide the identity of the person wearing it. Criminals often wear it for this reason. Masks may also be worn for having fun. At one time‚ masked balls were very popular in Europe. People who attended these dances wore masks and only removed them at the end of the night. Another function is to change the wearer into another person or being. This is based on the old belief in some cultures that the person wearing the mask
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