Hispanic culture, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hispanic culture is a term used to identify the cultural production found in Spain and in the countries that were part of the Spanish Empire, including Mexico, Peru and other countries that were formerly part of New Spain and the Vice royalty of Peru.
In Latin America, portions of the Caribbean, the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea, Spanish cultural influences are significant. This includes to some extent those parts of the United States (the Southwest and Florida) that were also originally colonized by the Spanish. Hispanic nations share many of the same customs, traditions, language, food, art, and religion, though each country has its own unique culture and particularities.
Moreover, with globalization and migration, elements of Hispanic culture are now found more widely dispersed still: there are size able Hispanic communities in most major cities in North America (including New York, Chicago, Toronto) and Europe. Hispanic food, music, and dance are also increasingly popular outside the Hispanic world.
