Hola Honduras -- Family fiestas -- Happy New Year! -- Festival of Suyapa -- Semana Santa -- Arrival of the garifuna -- Pan America Day and Labor Day -- La Ceiba carnival -- Lempira's Day -- Children's Day and Teachers' Day -- Independence Day -- Francisco Morazán day -- Día de la Raza -- Christmastime.
Summary:
This fascinating book introduces readers to the cultural traditions in the Central American country of Honduras. A largely Catholic country, readers will learn how Honduran people celebrate traditional religious holy days in new and different ways. Family celebrations and indigenous cultural traditions are also detailed. Colorful images and fact boxes examine the traditional clothing and foods of Honduras.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.