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Our video it's about Barranquilla's traditional food. As part of each culture, gastronomy it's a good fact to learn something about other culture.

Holidays in Other Countries

How and why English was used on these sites? What did you learn from them?

The websites used English to explain to non-English speakers some cultural facts of holidays in their countries. They use English because it is one of the most spoken language in the world; and, according to them, its easier for tourist or people who visit their website to understand.

In my experience, I have learned some facts from websites. For example that native English speakers are very concerned about their customs and traditions. Some of them usually care about preserving their customs and tradition , and also show it (because they are proud of it). I think, while they show their tradition, they enjoy it. I think its important to show happiness because it may intricate other people and also create curiosity about their traditions.

PERSONAL CULTURE

We can consider as cultural expression hobbies, music, sport, etc. Those forms could also be divided in subcultures: people who like similar interest about something.

In my case, I love music. I think music it is a way to express our feelings. We can notice some aspects of someone personality and behaivor.

MAKUNA

LOCATION

Makuna or “Gente de Agua“. They live in a territory between the rivers Comena, Apaporis, Pira-Paraná, at the south Vaupes department. They share their territory with the Karijona, Kubeo, Matapí, Miraña, Tanimuka and Yukuna in safeguarding of Mirití-Paraná, located at Amazonas department.

POPULATION

Its population is estimated at 1.009 people.

LIVING

The current trend to live in houses on stilts, clustered in communities of less than 150 people. Has reduced the number of inhabitants in the communal houses.

SOCIO-POLITICAL ORGANIZATION

Their social organization is composed of seven groups. They are also grouped into two exogamous phratries: Ide Weight and Mass Yiba. The exchange between the two women becomes phratries.

ECONOMY

They have developed systems of shifting slash and burn because of the low fertility of soils near rivers and Pira Paraná. Also grow a variety of fruit, tubers and plants for ceremonial use. They also practice hunting, fishing and gathering. 

I had a great time on Carnivals!
On friday I spent a little time in a small get togheter with some friends.
On saturday I went to the Beer Festival and had a really great time, dancing, drinking, enjoy and meeting some girls
On sunday (or SOUNDay) I went with my aunt, her boyfriend and some cousins to a pub and enjoy partying

I hope u all had a great time too!
Take care

1. What do we learn about Tuareg culture from this video? 

From the video i could see that their culture respect traditions and rituals from their ancestors. Also they are very conected with nature and their enviroment

2. Keeping in mind what you learned from this interview, how does seeing the visuals within the video and knowing the meaning of the lyrics give us a deeper understanding of Tuareg culture?

It helps the viewer to connect or relate the ideas that the producer wants to expose in the video and it makes easier to understand.

Barranquilla has been chosen as American Capital of Culture 2013.
I think the reason is because of the sence of belong of the locals, their effort and perseverance.

Thanksfully, this cultural event give economic rewards, improve turism and give a sence of colective happyness in the city.