Cuba - The Culture (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780778793267)

The Spanish had an enormous impact on Cuba's history and culture. They introduced the Spanish language to the island, and Roman Catholicism, which is the country's main religion. Other cultures have also contributed their own influence particularly in the area of the arts and food. Cuba the culture features the traditions and celebrations of the country's many different cultural influences. Topics include: - the influence of African music in Cuban styles of music and dance such as the conga - traditional dishes from Spain - Santería, a religion influenced by West African traditions that blends Roman Catholic traditions with the belief in many gods and goddesses - Haitian Creole, Cuba's second official language - traditional Chinese foods and celebrating Chinese New Year in El Barrio Chino, or China Town o Zafra, or the sugar cane harvest

Author: Susan Hughes,April Fast
ISBN-10: 0778793265
ISBN-13: 9780778793267
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2004
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.14w x 0.34d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 78647 / Cuba: The Culture