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Children in Mexico Learn Folk Dances Early | Periscope

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Children in Mexico Learn Folk Dances Early | Periscope
Episode 11
In Mexico, many children begin dance instruction in school at a very young age. Seira performed the dances during festivals and holidays, such as Cinco de Mayo, a popular celebration in Mexico. Seira...
Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope

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Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope
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Seira moved to South Carolina from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. In Veracruz, she developed an interest in music and art at a very young age. Her parents encouraged her to take piano and art lessons...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope

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Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
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Seira has made many new friends and has adjusted well to her new home in South Carolina, but she misses the people and culture of Mexico. She introduces her new friends to her Hispanic heritage by...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope

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Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
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Seira and her family moved to South Carolina from Mexico four years ago. She left behind many friends and family members. At 13 years old, she realized that it would be a challenge to adjust to her...
Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope

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Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope
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A person does not have to be born in Latin America or Spain to be considered Hispanic. Hispanic customs and traditions, such as language, music and dress, can be passed down from one generation to...
Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope

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Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope
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The customs and traditions of Hispanic people vary depending on their cultural background. During the conquest of Latin America, the language and customs of Spain mixed with those of Native American...
Where do Hispanics Come From? | Periscope

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Where do Hispanics Come From? | Periscope
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Other Hispanic Americans are descended from Spain or Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. Latin America includes all countries in the Western Hemisphere that are south of the United States. This...
Who Is Hispanic? | Periscope

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Who Is Hispanic? | Periscope
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The term Hispanic was created by the United States government. Hispanic is used to describe people living in the United States who are descended from a Spanish-speaking country or culture. People from...
Hispanic Countries & Flags | Periscope

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Hispanic Countries & Flags | Periscope
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Although all Hispanic Americans share the Spanish language, they come from different cultural backgrounds. Some trace their ancestors to the Native Americans. Other Hispanic Americans might trace...