On the day after Easter, it’s fitting that we visit Easter Island. This remote Chilean territory was discovered and named on Easter Sunday, 1722 by a Dutch explorer. Easter Island has captured the world’s imagination for centuries, due to its mysterious cultural practices and abundance of strange monolithic statues. The famous “Easter Island heads” or […]
Vista de Viernes: Quasimodo Festival
See Cultural Tidbit: Easter Traditions for a description of this festival.
Testimonial: Katie Feldt
The month I spent at ECELA-Cusco was absolutely fantastic. The professors are great: they make learning Spanish fun, help you to practice it in the real world by going on outings to local markets and restaurants, and are always willing to help you practice or correct your writing in the afternoons. In addition, the small […]
Cultural Tidbit: Easter Traditions
No matter where in South America you find yourself, you’re sure to find something interesting to experience at Easter time. If you’re in Buenos Aires during Semana Santa, you can participate in the local tradition of exchanging chocolate Easter eggs with friends, family, and colleagues. You’ll also want to try the special Easter cake, Rosca […]
Modismo del Día: El que madruga coge la oruga.
Spanish Idiom: El que madruga coge la oruga. Literal Translation: The one who gets up early takes the caterpillar. English Equivalent: The early bird gets the worm.
Cultural Tidbit: Semana Santa
While to some people Easter is a secular holiday about bunnies, dyed eggs, and candy, in the predominantly Catholic countries of South America, Easter is celebrated with an entire week of religious observances, including special church services, festivals, and processions. The week of Easter is called Semana Santa, and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. […]
Vista De Viernes: Carved Gourds
Gourd carving is a traditional Andean art form.
Testimonial: Spanish + Volunteer Becca Weber
My time at ECELA Mendoza was unforgettable. Mendoza is a beautiful city and there are lots of cultural events there. I love the parks and plazas, especially the Plaza Independencia. At ECELA there are wonderful teachers; they are very kind and attentive and the activities are very fun. The school with teachers and students is […]
Cultural Tidbit: Peruvian Progress
Everyone who has been to Peru will testify that it is a beautiful country. However, in the past Peru has also been seen as an unstable country with political and economic problems. Here are just a few recent news items that show how Peru is improving economically and coming into its own on the world […]
Modismo del Día: El mundo es un pañuelo
Spanish Idiom: El mundo es un pañuelo Literal Translation: The world is a handkerchief English Equivalent: It’s a small world
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