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In Guatemala, machismo culture is a social construct that shapes the attitudes and values of many Ladino and Maya peoples. [8] This mentality affects partner relationships and sibling relationships as Guatemalan men and women are expected to carry out gender-specific responsibilities. [ 4 ]
Guatemala also has an almost five-century-old tradition of art music, spanning from the first liturgical chant and polyphony, introduced in 1524 to contemporary art music. Much of the music composed in Guatemala from the 16th century to the 19th century has only recently been unearthed by scholars and is being revived by performers.
Although tied more closely to France than to Spain or Portugal, the etiquette regarding Haiti is similar to other Latin American countries. [8]Haitians take proper behavior seriously and this includes good manners, clean appearances at all times, a moderate tone in one's speech, and avoidance of any profanity or public "scenes", as these are all important indicators of one's social class.
Pages in category "Culture of Guatemala" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The culture of South America draws on diverse cultural traditions. These include the native cultures of the peoples that inhabited the continents prior to the arrival of the Europeans; European cultures, brought mainly by the Spanish, the Portuguese and the French; African cultures, whose presence derives from a long history of New World slavery; and the United States, particularly via mass ...
After colonisation, dispossession and decades of military violence, indigenous women in Guatemala are closing in on justice at last. After colonisation, dispossession and decades of military ...
History of women in Guatemala (5 C, 3 P) M. Miss Guatemala (1 C, 9 P) O. Women's organizations based in Guatemala (1 C, 2 P) R. Women's rights in Guatemala (2 C, 4 P) S.
The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing (Spanish: Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena) is a museum in Guatemala City, Guatemala.The museum explores the Guatemalan traditions of dress throughout the country and also has notable collections of ceramics, textiles, jewelry and books.