CostaRica

http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2008/September/20050906114016pssnikwad0.5023157.html?CP.rss=true Using your country assigned above, find information online about Hispanic Heritage month in that country. Record your findings here. Prepare to discuss three highlights or most interesting facts.

Hispanic heritage month was started by the united States by president Lydon B. Johnson.

Costa Rica got its independence from spain in 1821.

Dia de la Raza is a huge holiday in September that celebrates Columbus’s arrival to the new world. People who live in Costa Rica are called “Ticos”. The population is 4.6 million. The major religion is Christianity. The president is Laura Chinchilla, who strives to boost education.

The Freedom Torch comes from Nicaragua by student relay runners the day before the celebration; it arrives in Cartago with Costa Rican relay team.

Hispanic Heritage is very rich in CostaRica. Some holidays in CostaRica are, Independence day on September 15th, San Isidro Anniversary on October 9th, and Dia De La Raza on October 12th. Independence Day is celebrated by parties and festivals throughout the country. San Isidro is celebrated to commemorate its rich agriculture. On Dia De La Raza, CostaRicans celebrate Christopher Columbus's discovery of the new world.

Look for 3-5 authentic sources from your country. (Newspapers, magazines, etc) Copy the web addresses here.

[|__http://costa-rica-guide.com/travel/index.php?Itemid=676&id=443&option=com_content&task=view__] [|__http://costarica.com/culture/holidays-festivals/__] [|__http://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/__] []

[] http://www.nacion.com/ http://www.aldia.cr/ __http://www.britannica.com/hispanic_heritage/article-9093842__ __http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2008/September/20050906114016pssnikwad0.5023157.html?CP.rss=true__ http://www.qppstudio.net/publicholidays2011/costa_rica.htm

http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2008/September/20050906114016pssnikwad0.5023157.html?CP.rss=true Then explore those sites for any information you can gather about current Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Record any findings here.

Now, find out what events are happening in Houston, LA and New York. Include location, times and dates. Houston-Anice Parker gave John Castillo the life time achievment Hispanic Heritage month award. La-The good the bad the ugly is a festivel going on. New York- The smithsonian will be hosting event honoring hispanic heritage month.

Find one video depicting a Hispanic Heritage celebration in your country. Post the link here.