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memory game Huilense culture
ART IN HUILA
Overview
In this resource, you will find important information and activities about Huilense culture. Read about it and follow the instructions to complete the activities.
Ice Breaker
Descriptor: Collaborative Infusion
First, let's do a quick and fun activity to introduce us to the topic!
Here you will find a game where you have to answer some questions. If you get the correct answer you will have to answer some extra questions with your classmates.
Food
Typical foods of Huila
Photo: quemas.mamaslatinas.com
The celebration of the Festival of San Juan and San Pedro Huila are of Spanish origin, and were introduced in the opita culture during the colonial era. An important contribution of the Spanish colonizers to the construction of these celebrations was the introduction of the pig and the consumption of its meat as food alternative in the region, as by the characteristics of the terrain was difficult to maintain cattle in addition to the high cost for farmers employed in large farms.
Huila is a Department in which you can find a lot of different types of food. You can find restaurants serving typical meals from other countries. Among these are the roasted among other typical dishes of the region.
Typical dishes:
-Achiras
-Cucas
-Asado huilense
-Evueltos de maiz
- Juan valerio huilense
- Papa rellena
- Tamal huilense
Dance
Huila, a department located in the Andean region of Colombia, has a rich cultural tradition that is expressed in its music and typical dances. Some of the most outstanding typical dances of Huila are the following:
Bambuco: is a traditional Colombian dance that is danced in couples and is characterized by its smooth and fluid movements. Bambuco is considered the national dance of Colombia and has several variations in different regions of the country, including Huila.
Sanjuanero: is a typical Huila dance that is danced in couples and is very lively and cheerful. This dance is danced in honor of San Juan Bautista, the patron saint of the region.
Rajaleña: is a traditional Huila dance that is danced in pairs and is very popular in the region. It is characterized by its fast and energetic movements and its lively rhythm.
Danza del Toro: is a traditional dance that is danced in Huila in honor of the feast of San Pedro, patron saint of the city of Pitalito. This dance represents the fight between the bull and the dancers, who try to dominate the bull with their movements.
These are just some of the typical dances of Huila, and each has its own history and cultural significance.
All these dances can be seen in the festivities of San Pedro that take place every year in the capital of the department of Huila: Neiva.
Costumes
The typical costume of Huila is very elegant and full of details.
For women, the blouse is white and has a square neckline with a lace detail. The sleeves are short and wide, with various lace and embroidery. The skirt is long and pleated, usually in a dark color such as black or blue, and is decorated with lace and embroidery at the bottom. The headscarf worn on the head can be of different colors and is knotted elegantly under the chin. The earrings are large and showy, often made of gold or silver.
Photo: Revista La Semana
In the case of men, the shirt is white and has a high collar. The sleeves are long and end in a wide cuff. The pants are black and fastened at the waist with a leather belt. The poncho worn is made of wool and is adorned with a colorful band. The hat is wide-brimmed and usually black or brown, with a colored band around it. The leather boots are black and reach up to the calf.
Photo: Google images
In summary, the typical costume of Huila is a sample of the elegance and tradition of the Andean region of Colombia and is full of details and ornaments that make it unique and special.
Activity 1
Descriptor: Authentic Adoption and Collaborative transformation
In this first activity, according to the information you read above you will have to:
Write a 2 paragraph text where you tell us how Huilense culture has influenced your life in different aspects. You can also include images if you want.
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Test your memory
Descriptor: Collaborative Infusion
Here you find a memory game where you have to find the picture and its corresponding word. Good luck!
Test your knowledge
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Now you will find a questionnaire where the knowledge you got from this lesson. Good luck!