social/family importance
Within the Latino culture, a heavy importance is placed upon family and social structures. Human beings are already social creatures, and this culture only embraces that ideal. They love to gather not just within their family, but with friends and whoever else to celebrate holidays and other occasions.
The mural to the left incorporates how family and social gatherings can be intertwined to become one giant festival, which is another aspect of their culture that is relevant to them.
The mural to the left incorporates how family and social gatherings can be intertwined to become one giant festival, which is another aspect of their culture that is relevant to them.
Barbacoa, Carmen lomas garza
The painting to the right was painted by Carmen Lomas Garza depicting what most say to be a traditional Latino family gathering. Family gatherings are usually large events that take place with lots of food and extended family always attends.
This painting is a great depiction of what a traditional Latino family gathering would look like according to most Latinos' beliefs.
This painting is a great depiction of what a traditional Latino family gathering would look like according to most Latinos' beliefs.