There are many interesting places to visit in Uruguay. For example you have Punta del Este, Museo Torres Garcia, Santa Teresa National Park, Laguna del Sauce, and Plaza Independencia. These are amazing spots because at all these places you can bring you family, go with your significant other, and et cetera. In Punta del Este you can go to this amazing beach called “ La Mano de Punta del Este”. At this beach you can see a breathtaking sculpture by Mario Irarrazabal of a hand partially coming out of the sand. A reason why Mario Irarrazabal made this sculpture was to warn people swimming of the risk of drowning in the rough waters of La Mano del Este. This has been one Uruguay’s most recognizable landmarks since its completion in February 1982.
Dia de los reyes magos is on Jan. 5 - Feb. 2 and the day is about the 3 wisemen, But January the 6th is the special day in Mexico….. this day represents the height of the Christmas season. This celebration is where it is stated that the kings, Melchor, Gaspar, and Balthasar, traveled by night all the way from the farthest confines of the Earth to bring gifts to Jesus, whom they recognized as the Son of God. As well as regal, the Three Kings are depicted as wise men, whose very wisdom is proved by their acknowledgement of Christ's divine status. Arrived from three different directions, the kings followed the light provided by the star of Bethlehem, which reportedly lingered over the manger where the Virgin Mary gave birth for many days. In
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, born as Juana Ramirez de Azbaje, is a well-known extraordinary figure from the colonial period. Sor Juana had a desire for education at such a young age. In the seventeenth century, it was the intellectual midpoint of Spanish colonial America. During this time Mexico City was politically and religiously the center of New Spain; the terrains went from California to Central America. In Latin American history the church and state defined women’s roles, which eventually change over time. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz articulated her experiences though writing, she broke silence about racial and gender inequality, and her legacy remains today.
A long time ago more than 500 years ago, there were Spanish Conquistadors who had landed in what is now referred to as central Mexico. Once here they stumbled upon populations of natives who were performing a customary celebration that appeared to simulate death. Dia de los Muertos initiated periods in the past in Mexico, where it is still commonly celebrated to this generation. This festival that takes place over 3 days is a assortment of pre-Hispanic ethnic views and Spanish Catholic philosophies. The Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, proceeds over the initial 2 days in the month of November. Its beginnings are a concoction of Native American behaviors and a set of Catholic celebrations. The celebration concentrates
Richard Serra’s “Tiled Arc” is a very unique piece of art. It should have not been removed from its original location because of the great
Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous and well-documented artists of the twentieth century. Picasso, unlike most painters, is even more special because he did not confine himself to canvas, but also produced sculpture, poetry, and ceramics in profusion. Although much is known about this genius, there is still a lust after more knowledge concerning Picasso, his life and the creative forces that motivated him. This information can be obtained only through a careful study of the events that played out during his lifetime and the ways in which they manifested themselves in his creations (Penrose).
The journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca is single handedly one of the most breath taking feats of exploration in the Americas. He departed Spain as a member of a royal Spanish expedition in hopes to colonize the mainland of the Spanish called La Florida, present day Florida. As a treasurer, he was one of the chief officers on the Narvaez expedition. Cabeza de Vaca ultimately departed from Spain for the Americas on June 1527. (pbs.org) (Americanjourneys.org)
...r the outside of the monument came from mountains just north of Rio. Women volunteers helped prepare the small triangular tiles, and many of them wrote on the back of the tiles before sending them off. To this day their messages, wishes, and names of loved ones cover the entirety of the exquisite figure(Bowater). It was finished in October of 1931.
When Cabeza de Vaca came to the "New World" he was just one of over 300 conquistadores led by Panphilo de Narvaez. They sailed to the New World and landed in Flordia. Struggling to find their way through the swamps and wetlands, their problems only increased when they were killed one-by-one by the Native American tribes (the Seminole tribes). Hoping to save their lives after running out of food, the conquistadores went back to the sea. However when they arrived they saw that their ships and commrades had assumed that they were dead and left to sail back to Spain.
Por tu Familia Dos is an education based program and is a free for qualifying individuals. This program is 1 month in length and will continuously run, starting at the beginning of the month and ending at the end the month. The first 2 months of the program, will be used to hire and train staff and volunteers. The staff will consist of 1 registered nurses, 2 medical assistances, and 4 community health workers; program volunteers will consist of a minimum of 4 volunteers. All paid staff will be bilingual to be as culturally complete as possible.
Bartolome de Las Casas was an important protector of native peoples because the latter part of his life was dedicated to social reforms that called for better treatment of the natives.
There are many shows, movies and different types of music we like to watch and listen to for entertainment. Sometimes we like to spend time doing things we enjoy just to get a rest from our normal routines. For example, I personally love to watch TV shows and movies with my family and I also enjoy listening to music in every car ride. While we get entertained by the plot of the story sometimes we also notice how almost everything we watch or hear either reflects or influences our life. Everything we watch on TV even cartoons portray race, gender, and stereotypes. Music is the same way depending on the genre, for example Rap music; Rap music has always been known to talk a lot about all of those topics which many relate or are influenced by. Real life TV shows are also a great example of how they might influence and impact our life in some way.
Pico Bolivar: is one of the most serene places in Venezuela and you can find a peaceful and relaxing site sorrounded by nature’s beauty, it is part of the andes mountain.
Uruguay's terrain varies for the different areas of the small country. In the southern areas of Uruguay the land consists of grassy plains, and the marshlands along the country's Atlantic coast. In the northern areas of Uruguay, not to mention the northwest area, there is a low plateau called the Cuchilla de Haedo.
...arcelona the chance to demonstrate to the world the pride of the Catalan people. In recent years, Barcelona has turned its attention to another part of the city, where a new waterfront area is being developed along with The Forum and BCN 22@. While each of these projects is a demonstration to the same sense of Catalan Pride which is a driving force behind the Sagrada Família, none comes close to the determined efforts invested in the temple. Speaking of this Catalan pride and the desire to contribute to humanity, Gaudi once said, “This will be the temple of the Catalonia of today. I remember once being told that Catalonia had never been anything historically. And I answered that if this were true it would be more reason to believe that it was still meant to be something and for that we must work.”1
that covers a good portion of South America. It holds host to some of the most interesting