NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Culture of Honduras

The culture is the set of expressions of a people and they consist of: Customs, practices, codes, ways of dressing, religion, rituals, norms of behavior and belief systems. Honduras is a multi-ethnic country, consequently it is a multicultural country. The ethnic composition of Honduras is the following one: 1 % whites, 2% blacks garífunas, 6 % indigenous people and the rest of the population is predominantly mestizo. It is this conglomerated of racial or ethnic groups what finally contributes to the wealth of the Honduran culture. Custom has a number of meanings: A custom is a common practice among a group of people, especially depending on country, culture, time, and religion. ... In communications, a code is a rule for converting a piece of information (for example, a letter, word, or phrase) into another form or representation, not necessarily of the same type. ... A ritual is a set of actions, performed mainly for their symbolic value, which is prescribed by a religion or by the traditions of a community. ... The word norm coming from the latin word norma which means angle measure or (lawlike) rule, has a number of meanings: A social or sociological norm; see norm (sociology). ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... An ethnic group is a group of people who identify with one another, or are so identified by others, on the basis of a boundary that distinguishes them from other groups. ... Multiculturalism or cultural pluralism is a policy, ideal, or reality that emphasizes the unique characteristics of different cultures in the world, especially as they relate to one another in immigrant receiving nations. ... An ethnic group is a group of people who identify with one another, or are so identified by others, on the basis of a boundary that distinguishes them from other groups. ... The Garifuna or GarÃfuna are an ethnic group in the Caribbean area, decended from a mix of Amerindian and African people. ... The word indigenous is an adjective derived from the Latin word indigena, meaning native, belonging to, aboriginal; and has several applications: Indigenous peoples, communities and cultures native or indigenous to a territory; Indigenous (band), a Native American blues-rock band; In biology, indigenous means native to a place or biota... Languages Predominantly Spanish, (with a minority of other languages), while Mestizos speaks Portuguese Religions Christianity (Predominantly Roman Catholic, with a minority of Protestant and other Religions) Related ethnic groups Other Spanish people, Italian people, French people, Portuguese people, Amerindian, African people, Austronesian people, Hispanics and Latinos Mestizo (Portuguese, MestiÃ§o... An ethnic group is a group of people who identify with one another, or are so identified by others, on the basis of a boundary that distinguishes them from other groups. ... Culture (Culture from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning to cultivate,) generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ...

1 Popular Culture
2 Ethnic Groups
- 2.1 Lenca Culture
- 2.2 Garífuna Culture
3 Outstanding Hondurans
4 Music
5 Cuisine
6 Religion
7 The Press, Television and Radio
8 Bibliography
9 See also

Popular Culture

Procession in Comayagua, Takes Place During the Holy Week

Popular culture in Honduras like in the majority of the countries, consists not necessarily of sophisticated artistic creations but rather, that they are powerfully enough to draw the attention of big crowds or audiences. In Honduras such artistic-cultural exhibitions are carried out, during specific days of the year and thorough special celebrations. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Culture (Culture from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning to cultivate,) generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ...

Hondurans celebrate throughout the entire year, their official holidays and towns conmemorations through carnivals, fairs and parades. For instance: ‘The Isidra Fair’ of La Ceiba is an event that last one week with music, expositions, especial food, culminating with the most popular carnival of the country: ‘The Carnival of the Friendship'.

The Hondurans also celebrate; the 'Fair of June' or ‘Feria Juniana ’ of San Pedro Sula. This fair differs from others for the different musical concerts, carried out during the whole week. He visitors also can experience sporting events, as well as a variety of expositions. Nickname: La Capital Industrial Country Honduras Department CortÃ©s Foundation June 1536 Government - Alcalde (Mayor) Padilla Sunceri Area - Urban 136 kmÂ² (52. ...

Other important fair, is the one carried out in Puerto Cortés during the month of August. What makes this different from other Honduran fairs, is that it resembles the city of Venice with its parades of gondolas and boats in Puerto Cortés’ bay. The visitors can appreciate from anywhere in the city, the amazing fireworks launched from the boats. Roundabouts (or carousels) are traditional attractions, often seen at fairs. ... Aerial view of Puerto CortÃ©s, the bay area is on the right and the lagoon on the top Puerto CortÃ©s is a city in the CortÃ©s department of Honduras. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Venice (Italian: Venezia, Venetian: Venezsia, Latin: Venetia) is a city in northern Italy, the capital of region Veneto, and has a population of 271,251 (census estimate January 1, 2004). ... Aerial view of Puerto CortÃ©s, the bay area is on the right and the lagoon on the top Puerto CortÃ©s is a city in the CortÃ©s department of Honduras. ... Fireworks over Miami, Florida, USA on American Independence Day Fireworks at Epcot, Florida, USA The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House illuminated under New Years Eve Fireworks 2005 A Fireworks event (also called a fireworks show) or Pyrotechnics is a spectacular display of the effects produced by...

Saw dust carpets in Comayagua Honduras During the Holy Week

The most popular official day celebrated in Honduras is Independence Day on September 15. What makes this commemoration special, are the parades of the schools and colleges that take place all over country. In these parades also participate some of the biggest companies, who adorn the parades with chariots of any type. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nations assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another state. ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). ... United States Marines on parade. ... Hittite chariot (drawing of an Egyptian relief) Approximate historical map of the spread of the chariot, 2000â€“500 BC. A chariot is a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle. ...

Honduras, being a predominantly a catholic country gives special interest to the celebrations of the Holy Week. In some regions of the country; such as Comayagua, Choluteca, Copán, Intibucá among others, processions are carried out especially during Thursday and Holy Friday. Through these events; Hondurans remember the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for humanity. Whereas others, particularly the inhabitants of the North and South Coast, use this opportunity to go away to the beaches, rivers, and swimming pools due to the stifling heat that reigns during this time of the year. Holy Week (Latin: ) in Christianity is the last week of Lent. ... Comayagua is a town in Honduras, some 80 km northwest of Tegucigalpa on the highway to San Pedro Sula at 14. ... Choluteca is the regional center of southern Honduras. ... Location of CopÃ¡n The Pre-Columbian city now known as CopÃ¡n is a locale in extreme western Honduras, in the CopÃ¡n Department, near to the Guatemalan border. ... IntibucÃ¡ is a municipality in the Honduran department of IntibucÃ¡. Category: ... A procession (via Middle English processioun, French procession, derived from Latin, processio, itself from procedere, to go forth, advance, proceed) is, in general, an organized body of people advancing in a formal or ceremonial manner. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Hondurans celebrate, Christmas and the New Year on the 24th and 31st of December respectively. During these celebrations, the majority of Honduran homes cook special dishes for such an important occasion. Among the favorites of the Hondurans are: Tamales wrapped with banana leaves, legs of pigs in the oven, pastries, among many other dishes. All of these celebrations are complemented at the end of the night, with fireworks and firecrackers. Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. ... The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Fireworks. ... exploding firecracker A firecracker (also known as a cracker, noisemaker, or banger) is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang; any visual effect is incidental to this goal. ...

Other celebrations of special interest for the Hondurans are: Mother’s Day, Child’s Day, Labor Day, Teacher’s Day, Friendship’s Day, among other official and non-official holidays.

Ethnic Groups

Lenca Culture

Many Hondurans Believe the Lencas to be Mayan Descendants

About 6 % of the Honduran population are indigenous people sub-divided into small groups as following: Lenca, Xicaques, Misquitos, Payas, and Chortis among others. Of these groups, the 'Lencas' are the majority group, and it was this group that offered a major challenge to the Spanish conquerors, who had to use diverse tactics and tricks, to be able to submit them. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 336 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (788 Ã— 1404 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 336 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (788 Ã— 1404 pixel, file size: 1. ... Lenca is the name given to a Mesoamerican ethnic group linked to the Maya culture. ... Lenca is the name given to a Mesoamerican ethnic group linked to the Maya culture. ... A conquest is the act of conquering a foreign land, usually for its assimilation into a larger federation or empire. ...

The chief Lempira, one of the most important Honduran heroes, was a part of the tribe of the Lencas. His death to the hands of Alonso de Cáceres, meant the final conquest of the Honduran territory on the part of the Spanish. The lempira (ISO 4217 code: HNL) is the currency of Honduras. ... Lenca is the name given to a Mesoamerican ethnic group linked to the Maya culture. ...

In the cultural part, the Lencas have lost his language and the majority of his religious practices, Although they still practice agreements of peace among them, as well as gifts to his ancestral gods, and some of their original ways of dressing are still preserved in some of them. Their nutritive base comes from the sowing of basic grains, especially the corn; from where they contributed culturally to Honduras with a drink called ‘Chicha’. Within the artistic and economic area the Lencas stand out for the pottery. Lenca is the name given to a Mesoamerican ethnic group linked to the Maya culture. ... An ancestor is a parent or (recursively) the parent of an ancestor. ... Unfired green ware pottery on a traditional drying rack at Conner Prairie living history museum. ...

Garífuna Culture

Garífuna Flag

The Honduran Garifunas came from the island of Saint Vincent. From this place; the garífunas were deported by the Englishmen in small boats managing to arrive at the Bay Islands in the year 1797. To this group of approximately 2000 garífunas, later were joined another considerable number of immigrants garífunas at the end of 1800's and at the beginning of 1900's, with the intention of relieving the labor shortage in Honduras. Image File history File links Flag_of_Garifuna. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Garifuna. ... GarÃfuna is a spanish term for the people and language of the GarÃnagu. ... The Garifuna or GarÃfuna are an ethnic group in the Caribbean area, decended from a mix of Amerindian and African people. ... Islas de la BahÃa (Bay Islands) is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. ... 1797 (MDCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Garifuna or GarÃfuna are an ethnic group in the Caribbean area, decended from a mix of Amerindian and African people. ... // ON MAY 5 1853 MR.FADER HAD SEX WITH A MAN NAME MR WIEN THEN THEY HAD SON NAMEDMRS COTURE AND MR MANOOGIAN WENT INTO MRS HASKELLS OFFICE NAKED AND DANCED AROUND AND MASTERBATED ON HER CHEST AND SHE LICKED IT OFF THEN THEY HAD ORAL SEEX WITH NAPLOEAN OF... Äž: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ...

Upon their arrival the garífunas settled in the Atlantic Coast of Honduras, being the departments of the Bay Islands, Cortés, Atlántida, y Colón the places with the bigger numbers of Honduran garífunas. This territory has allowed this group, to depend on its marine resources. The seafood, the grains, fruits, and coastal vegetables are a part of the nutritive base of this ethnic group, among them stand out: The fish, bananas and the yucca. Of the last one, they extract the famous 'casabe', which they makes use in the daily basis. The Garifuna or GarÃfuna are an ethnic group in the Caribbean area, decended from a mix of Amerindian and African people. ... Islas de la BahÃa (Bay Islands) is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. ... The Cortes Generales (General Courts), usually referred to only as las Cortes, are the national legislative assembly of Spain. ... ColÃ³n may refer to: ColÃ³n (currency) Costa Rican colÃ³n currency of Costa Rica (ISO 4217: CRC) El Salvador colÃ³n currency of El Salvador (ISO 4217: SVC). ... Species many, see text Yucca filamentosa in New Zealand Yucca decipiens in Zacatecas, Mexico Joshua Trees growing in the Mojave Desert. ...

The Atlantic coast of Honduras, also allows the garífunas to preserve their African and Caribbean customs , some of which stand out are: Their garífuna language, and their religious system known as 'dugú'. Many of them however, have come to accept the catholic religion.- The most important cultural contribution on a global scale of the Honduran garífunas is their dance known as ‘Punta’. This dance reached high levels of popularity, at the beginning of the years 1900's after the musical group Banda Blanca came out with the hit ‘Soup of Caracol’. At sports level, the garífunas have stood out in a big way, particularly in soccer. Many have been the members of this ethnic group, which have been a part of the Honduran National Soccer Team. A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... â€œWest Indianâ€ redirects here. ... Äž: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... An ethnic group is a group of people who identify with one another, or are so identified by others, on the basis of a boundary that distinguishes them from other groups. ...

Outstanding Hondurans

América Ferrera

The painter more recognized in Honduras is José Antonio Velásquez. This painter lived in San Antonio of East, where the people as well as the town, served him as inspiration in the majority of his works. Velásquez also was recognized as the first ‘Primitivist’ painter of America. For invitation of the Pan American Union Velásquez he exhibited his works in 1954 in the city of Washington. Later his paintings; also were shown in many countries of Europe and Asia. Other important painters of Honduras include: Carlos Garay, and Roque Zelaya. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World consisting of the continents of North America[1] and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... The Organization of American States (OAS; OEA in the other three official languages) is an international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area Ranked 18th - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 kmÂ²) - Width 240 miles (385 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 6. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... World map showing the location of Asia. ...

Two of the most notable writers of Honduras are: Froylán Turcios and Ramón Amaya Amador. Others include: Marco Antonio Rosa, Roberto Sosa, Lucila Gamero de Medina, Eduardo Bähr, Amanda Castro, Javier Abril Espinoza, and Roberto Quezada.

In the field of the catholic religion stands out: Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga. After the the death of the Pope John Paul II, this Honduran cardinal, was a candidate to replace him. Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga. ...

In the field of science he stands out: Salvador Moncada. This scientist of Honduran origin, is married to the Princess Maria-Esmeralda of Belgium with whom he has two sons. His principal investigations, they have been centered on the pharmacological effects of substances especially products of the metabolism of diverse acids, as well as the synthesis, action and degradation of the biological mediator nitric oxide. Salvador Moncada was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on December 3, 1944. ...

In movies and the American television field, it is important to highlight the work realized by America Ferrera born in Los Angeles, but from Honduran parents. This actress who works in the television series: ' Ugly Betty" in ABC, has gone so far as to be successful in the big screen with her role in ‘Real Women Have Curves’. She also won the prestigious awards: Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild. America Georgine Ferrera (born April 18, 1984) is an American actress. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 1,290. ... Ugly Betty is a Golden Globe- and Peabody Award-winning American television dramedy series starring America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, and Eric Mabius, focusing on the life of a character named Betty, who is a good person, although not physically attractive. ... Look up ABC in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... America Ferrera as Ana Garcia in Real Women Have Curves Real Women Have Curves is a 2002 American movie starring America Ferrera. ... The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... The Screen Actors Guild (S.A.G.) is the labor union representing over 120,000 film actors in the United States. ...

In the field of the information stood out the hondurans: Neyda Sandoval and Satcha Pretto of the T.V. Stations; Univisión of the United States. In the same way; Renán Almendárez Coello, better known as "Bogeyman of the Morning". From his base in the radial station KLAX-FM of Los Angeles he has realized many works of charity in favor of the poor of Central America and Mexico. Neyda Sandoval or Neida Sandoval (born in Minas de Oro, Comayagua, Honduras). ... Satcha Pretto (born on april 5, 1980 in La Paz, Honduras) is a journalist and TV news reporter. ... This redirect page is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... RenÃ¡n AlmendÃ¡rez Coello is a Honduran-American radio show host of the show El Cucuy de la MaÃ±ana (The Bogeyman of the Morning) on KLAX-FM in Los Angeles, California. ... The bogeyman, boogyman, bogyman, or boogeyman, is a legendary ghostlike monster often believed in by children. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 1,290. ... For other uses, see Central America (disambiguation). ...

At sports level; the Honduran have stood out in the discipline of soccer. There are many hondurans who have been successfully at the international level. Among the most outstanding players are: José Enrique Cardona who played for Atlético Madrid in Spain, Gilberto Yearwood in Elche, Spain, Carlos Pavón who shined in Mexico and lately; David Suazo player of Football Club Internazionale Milan, and the one who was named: The Most Valuable Foreign Player of the Italian league in 2006. Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... Club AtlÃ©tico de Madrid is a Spanish football club based in Madrid. ... Gilberto GerÃ²nimo Yearwood (born March 15, 1956) is a retired Honduran football player. ... Carlos Alberto PavÃ³n Plummer (born October 9, 1973 in Tegucigalpa) is a Honduran football player, who currently plays striker for Los Angeles Galaxy. ... Ã“scar David Suazo VelÃ¡zquez (born November 5, 1979 in San Pedro Sula) is a Honduran footballer, who currently plays striker for Internazionale of Serie A. Suazo is the top player currently playing for the Honduras national football team, and he was a member of the Honduran squad that competed... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Music

Some of the most notable Honduran musicians include: Rafael Coello Ramos, Lidia Handal, Victoriano López, Guillermo Anderson, Francisco Carranza, Camilo Rivera Guevara, Moisés Canelo, among others.

At the internationally level stood out, the musical group: ' Banda Blanca '; with its hits " Soup of Caracol ", " Fiesta ", " Do you Know Who Came? ", among many others. Although the group produces merengueros rhythms, the calypso and other caribean rhythms, their specialty is the rhythm ' Punta ', which they popularized during the 1900's.

All of Banda Blanca's took them to participate in several festivals such as: The Carnival of 8th Street of Miami, Carnival of Broadway Street, Los Angeles, California; Carnival of Acapulco, Mexico; Carnival of Barranquilla, Colombia; Carnival of Tenerife, Spain; Festival of Jazz Aruba and many more.

Other musical groups include: ' The Professionals ' The Gran Banda' , ‘The Rolands ', the rocker group ' Black Devils ', ' Trilogy ' etc. They stood out nationally and some of them internationally.

Cuisine

Baleada Image

Hondurans have a variety of traditional dishes: The baleada is one of the most representative dishes of the Honduran gastronomy. It is basically made up of a flour tortilla which is folded and refilled with refried beans, parmesan cheese and sour cream. Many people however add to the baleadas roast meat or scrambled eggs to the taste. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Gastronomy is the study of relationship between culture and food. ... Two cooked flour tortillas. ...

In addition to the baleadas, also are popular: The meat roasted with chismol, chicken with rice and corn, fried fish with pickled onions and onions. In the coastal areas and in the Bay Islands, seafood and some meats are prepared in many ways, some of which include coconut milk. Islas de la BahÃa (Bay Islands) is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. ... Binomial name L. For other uses, see Coconut (disambiguation). ...

Among the soups the Hondurans enjoy are: Bean soup, Mondongo Soup, or soup of intestine, Seafood soups, Beef Soups, all of which are mixed with plaintains, yucca, cabbage among other things, and complemented with corn tortillas. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Legume, Pulse (legume) and Fabaceae (Discuss) Green beans Bean is a common name for large plant seeds of several genera of Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae) used for food or feed. ... Spaghetti with seafood (Spaghetti allo scoglio). ... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... Species Musa Ã— paradisiaca A big load of plantains in Masaya, Nicaragua The plantain (pronounced [ËˆplÃ¦nteÉªn] or [ËˆplÃ¦ntÉªn][1]) is a species of the genus Musa and is generally used for cooking, in contrast to the soft, sweet banana (which is sometimes called the dessert banana). ... Species many, see text Yucca filamentosa in New Zealand Yucca decipiens in Zacatecas, Mexico Joshua Trees growing in the Mojave Desert. ... Binomial name L. Corn (Zea mays L. ssp. ...

Other typical dishes are the montucas or corn tamales, stuffed tortillas, tamales wrapped up with banana leaves, among other types of food. It is also part of the Honduran typical dishes an abundant selection of tropical fruits such as: Papaya, pineapple, plums, zapotes, passion fruits, and bananas which are prepared in many ways while they are still green. All of which makes of the honduran cuisine something different and especial. For the city in Ghana, see Tamale, Ghana A tamale or tamal (from Nahuatl tamalli) is a traditional Mexican foodstuff that begins with corn (maize) flour mixed with water and lard. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Binomial name Carica papaya L. The papaya (from Carib via Spanish), is the fruit of the tree Carica papaya, in the genus Carica. ... Binomial name (L.) Merr. ... Plum is also a nickname for British humorist P. G. Wodehouse. ... The fruit of Passiflora edulis Passion fruit (Portuguese: Maracuj ) comes from passion flower vines, plants of the genus Passiflora, native to tropical and sub-tropical America. ...

Religion

San Pedro Sula's Cathedral

En Honduras exists freedom of worship, however the hondurans are predominantly Christian and for the most part catholic with an increasing number of evangelicals. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

The first catholic mass celebrated in continental American territory was carried out on August 14, 1502 in Punta Caxinas. Two weeks after the discovery of Honduras by Christopher Columbus. Since then, the Spanish took charge inculcating the catholic faith among the Honduran natives. Nowadays the catholic church in Honduras is composed by eight dioceses: Tegucigalpa, Comayagua, Choluteca, Olancho, Yoro, San Pedro Sula, Trujillo and Copán which are a part of the Conference Espiscopal of Honduras. is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1502 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Christopher Columbus (1451 â€“ May 20, 1506) was a navigator and maritime explorer credited as the discoverer of the Americas. ... Tegucigalpa IPA: (Tegus for short), population 1,200,000 (2006) (metro area), is the capital of Honduras (together with ComayagÃ¼ela), and the countrys largest city. ... Comayagua is a town in Honduras, some 80 km northwest of Tegucigalpa on the highway to San Pedro Sula at 14. ... Choluteca is the regional center of southern Honduras. ... Olancho is one of the 18 departments into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. ... Yoro is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. ... Nickname: La Capital Industrial Country Honduras Department CortÃ©s Foundation June 1536 Government - Alcalde (Mayor) Padilla Sunceri Area - Urban 136 kmÂ² (52. ... The name Trujillo is shared by several different places: Trujillo, Colombia, a municipality in the Valle del Cauca department. ... Location of CopÃ¡n The Pre-Columbian city now known as CopÃ¡n is a locale in extreme western Honduras, in the CopÃ¡n Department, near to the Guatemalan border. ...

Other religions like the diverse Protestant churches are structured by three confederacies: The Shepherds' Association of Honduras, the Evangelical Brotherhood of Honduras and the Apostolic Network of Honduras.

In recent years, both the catholic church, and a big number of subdivisions of the catholic church as well as the Protestant churches, especially the Pentecostal division, have experienced an important growth in the number of new parishioners. This is perhaps, the result of the progress in routes of communication, which allows them both; the catholic church as well as to the evangelicals to make useful time of the T.V. stations, radio, newspapers, universities and Internet pages. It has been suggested that Ecclesia (Church) be merged into this article or section. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ... It has been suggested that Ecclesia (Church) be merged into this article or section. ...

In addition to these religions, there are in Honduras, small groups of people who profess, religion such as: The Islam, the Judaism, among others. For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The Press, Television and Radio

Central Park in San Pedro Sula: Where Several Cultural Events Take Place Throughout the Year

The first printing was brought to Honduras by General Francisco Morazán from Guatemala, through which the general began to publish in 1830 'The Gazette' of the government. To the publication of 'The Gazette' was later followed by bulletins, and informative weekly papers of the same government. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Left-aligned text #REDIRECT Insert textStrike-through text Insert non-formatted text hereMedia:Example. ... Liberty Leading the People by EugÃ¨ne Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 (MDCCCXXX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Front cover of the Feburary 24, 2004 edition of The Bulletin The Bulletin is a weekly magazine, which has been published in Sydney, Australia since 1880. ...

In 1831 it was born the newspaper known as 'The Beam', which had a short duration. At the end of 1800's 'The Chronicle' was born and then there would come 'The Newspaper of Honduras' followed by 'The People'; as official newspaper of the Honduran Liberal Party which also disappeared. Leopold I 1831 (MDCCCXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... // ON MAY 5 1853 MR.FADER HAD SEX WITH A MAN NAME MR WIEN THEN THEY HAD SON NAMEDMRS COTURE AND MR MANOOGIAN WENT INTO MRS HASKELLS OFFICE NAKED AND DANCED AROUND AND MASTERBATED ON HER CHEST AND SHE LICKED IT OFF THEN THEY HAD ORAL SEEX WITH NAPLOEAN OF...

Nowadays, Honduras is provided with a good number of newspapers and magazines, through which; the Honduran people stays well informed. Of these the most ancient is 'La Prensa', founded on October 26, 1964 in San Pedro Sula, After it came ‘El Tiempo’ in 1970. In the capital city Tegucigalpa, appeared in the middle of 1970's 'The Tribune' and later 'The Herald'. is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Nickname: La Capital Industrial Country Honduras Department CortÃ©s Foundation June 1536 Government - Alcalde (Mayor) Padilla Sunceri Area - Urban 136 kmÂ² (52. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tegucigalpa IPA: (Tegus for short), population 1,200,000 (2006) (metro area), is the capital of Honduras (together with ComayagÃ¼ela), and the countrys largest city. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

With the Internet it came Hondudiario.com, Proceso Digital and the English weekly paper: Honduras This Week among others. Lately it have appeared in the country, sports magazines such as: 'AS' and 'Diez'; with emphasis in the discipline of the soccer. Honduras This Week is an English language weekly Saturday newspaper published in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. ...

The Honduran people, begun to get informed through television in 1959 with the arrival of channel 5. To this one, 3 and 7 of San Pedro Sula joined to the list of channels. Channel 6 and Mayan T.V. Added themselves later to the informative Honduran networks. Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: La Capital Industrial Country Honduras Department CortÃ©s Foundation June 1536 Government - Alcalde (Mayor) Padilla Sunceri Area - Urban 136 kmÂ² (52. ...

Except for the news and sports programs, the majority of these channels transmitted for some time, programs produced in countries like Mexico and Venezuela. As a result of this, many Honduran grew influenced by celebrities of comedies, soap operas, etc. from these countries, therefore adopting their 'sayings' and ways of behaving.

With the arrival of the cable system, things have changed a lot, now the Hondurans have the opportunity to watch programs from Spain, Argentina, and the United States among others. The cultural impact of these programs in the long term, remains to be seen.

The radio also has contributed in big way, to the cultural development of Honduras. The big ones and rivals are: Radio America and HRN. The last one belonging to the radial and National System of Broadcasting Stations. The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning to cultivate, generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ...

Bibliography

'Sociology', por Alex Thio. 5th edition. Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers Inc.

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