Language and Religion
Honduras' main language is Español (Spanish). Only a few people speak English and are considered bilingual. Some ethnic groups also have their own language, like for example the Tolupan speak the "Tol" tongue. Most Hondurans are members of the Roman Catholic Church. Catholicism has always been the strongest religion in the country. But there is a 3% of Protestant and recently Evangelism has become popular.
Hondurans have some traditions in common with us. They celebrate Christmas, but for them it is a time of year with a lot of religious meaning. They spend time with their families and pray before midnight. Then it is time to eat! For Hondurans, the Christmas meal is very important and they spend days several days to prepare it. They serve typical Latin-American meals like tamales, torrejas, sweet potato puree, eggnog, roast ham, etc...
Honurans also have a special way to end the year. Children make a life-size doll of an old man, representing el Año Viejo. They decorate it and dress it up with old clothes and stuff it with firecrackers. At the stroke of midnight, the Año Viejo is set alight and everybody gathers around to see. This symbolizes "burning out" all the bad memories of the outgoing year.Easter, also known as Semana Santa is also very important to Hondurans because most of them are Catholics. They celebrate it with religious parades. For birthday parties, especially kids', the tradition are piñatas. Kids gather with their fiends, have a meal, and then with a wooden stick, kids swing at the piñata, usually they are blindfolded. Kids love these because it is a lot of fun and they love the candy and chocolates that the piñata has inside.
Music, Dance, and Art
The Punta is originally from Honduras. It is the name of a very popular music in Honduras, but some say that it is very difficult to dance. They only dance it with their feet and the back of their bodies; this dance can get you very tired. Here is a video of the Punta dance in Honduras. In the background you can also hear the music. Hope you like it!
The historic evolution of the Honduran paintings can be put in four categories: The Pre-hispanic Era, The Colonial Era, The Post-independent Era, and The Liberal Post-Reform. Jose R. Ruiz (1838 - 1913), was an Honduran painter. He was the father of the
famous Pablo Picasso. His creative style paintings
intrigued myriads.
famous Pablo Picasso. His creative style paintings
intrigued myriads.
Etiquette and Food
Honduran men greet each other by shaking hands. Women greet each other by kissing on the cheek, if they don't know each other then they shake hands as to say hello. men greet women by shaking hands unless they are good friends, then they kiss on the cheek and hug.
Honduran communication is very friendly and they are also very helpful.
Honduras has very strong gender roles. Women usually take care of the household, and the men do everything else.
Honduran food is first tortillas. Tortillas for Hondurans is like bread for us; they eat it every single day. Another thing they eat a lot are beans. The typical food for them includes totilla and beans. Rice is also a food that are in all plate specials. Honduran food is also always served with a salad on the side, usually shredded cabbage. Fish is also very common in Honduras, usually from North Coast or Bay islands.
A typical meal for Honduras:
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, beans, and tortillas.
- Typical Meal: Includes Rice, beans, tortillas, grilled meat, and a salad.
- It is also very common to have fresh fish, shrimp, lobster, or conch.
Here you can see: Baleadas, Conch Soup with Vegetables, and Honduran Breakfast.
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