Colombia and Ireland

Culture

In Colombia, the Indigenous Culture, the European Culture and the African Culture are the base of the Colombian Culture. Colombia is a regions's culture. The "cachacos", the "paisas", the "llaneros", the "vallunos" and the "costeños" are the groups most important and they vary according to theirs influences and ancestries.

Moreover, the Irish are lovers of the traditions, hence, the country is full of them. The art of telling jokes are part of everyday life in Irland. From romantic stories to Celtic myths are part of the Irish cultural code.

Language

The official languages are the Irish (Gaeilge), the celtic native language and the English. The English the most predominan language in Ireland. Generally, the public signs an the national means are bilingual and Irish.

Castilian is the official language of the republic of Colombia and with the exception of some indigenous tribes. Spanish of Colombia is considered one of the best accents spoken in the world. There are approximately 75 indigenous languages, although the number tends to be less. Although education is included in the English curriculum, English remains the language of a few Colombians speak.

Food

The colombian plates vary according to the region, the culture, the tradition, etc. The "sancocho", the "arepa", the "empanada", the "patacón", the"friche", the quibbes", the "arroz con coco", the "cocadas", the "raspado", the "lechona", the "tamal", the "mazato", the "chicha", the "caldo", the "changua", etc. are the typical plates of our country.


The Irish stew and the bacon with cobbage are some typical food. The Boxty is a traditional plate. The coddle and the fried potato farls are vey importants in Ireland. The Guinness and the Smithwicks are some drinks. The cider, the whisky and the coffee are vey traditional. The Baileys is the liquor most famous in Ireland.

Literature

Ireland is famous for the book "Kells". It has written by celtic monks. Their most famous writters are:

Douglas Hyde: He published a summary of popular Irish literature (Beside the fire, 1.989). Then, he published (Songs of Connacht's Love, 1.893), a summary of his poetry in Gael with translation to the English and much most.

Oscar Wilde: He has been considered to be one of the playwrights most distinguished.

Abraham Stoker: He was an Irish famous writer for his novel Dracula, one the most famous works of the Gothic literature. Fundamentally, he has been reconized in the genre by pseudonymous Bram Stoker.

Other famous writers are: Jonathan Swif, Brendan Behan, Flann O'Brien, Sheridan Le Fanu, Sean O'Casey, George Berkeley, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Richar Brinsley Sheridan, Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Beckett, Séamus Heaney, etc.

The colombian literature is mixed, tropical and diverse.

Indian literature: this is the least that survives; violence of the conquerors caused the loss of legendary texts. Legend Yurupay is one of the surviving texts.

Colonial literature: it was influenced by religius. Highlights: Hernando Domínguez Camargo, Luis de Góngora y Argote, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Francisco Álvarez de Velásco y Zorrilla, etc.

Literature of independence: this was complemented influenced by politics and style creole. These include: Simón Bolivar, Antonio Nariño, etc.

Other times were: the "costumbrismo", the "nuevos", the "nadaísmo", the"generación del boom", the "generación desencatnada", the "generaciones recientes" and "literatura del sicariato".

And other importans writters: Gabriel García Márquez, Andrés Caicedo, Alberto Salcedo Ramos, Jorge Enrique Botero, Sergio Álvarez, Jorge Franco, Fernando Vallejo, etc.

Music

The "bambuco", the "cumbia" and the "vallenato" have been national rhythms. Shakira, Juanes, Fonseca, Fanny Lu, Naty Botero and other one has been interpreters modern's music. Since 1.887, The Hymn National of Colombia has signified our country.

Ireland takes care of Irish traditional music. Christy Moore, Pat Ingolsby, Shane McGowan and Sinéad O'connor are musical figures of the xx century. The rock band U2, The Corrs, The Cranberries, Bob Geldof, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, Horslips,Rory Gallagher, Westlife, Chris de Burgh and Van Morrison stand out too. Enya, The Dubliners, Tara Blaise and The Chieftains are the most traditional. James Galway is clasic flute player.

Film

Several are the movies that has been rolled in Ireland: Braveheart, Excalibur, P. S. I love you, The King Arthur: who denied the true story legend, Saving Private Ryan or Ballykissangel.

Colombian film is a historical process with an industrial and artistic. In Colombia there was the silent film, a crisis in the decade of 1.930 and the cinema of "pornomiseria". Colombian film Paraiso Travel is outstanding and Dog eats dog (Paraíso travel and Perro come perro).

Sport

Hurling: The object of the game is to use a wooden stick called "hurley", to hit a small ball called a "sliotar" between the opponents' goalposts either over the crossbar for one point, or under the crossbar into a net guarded by a "goalkeeper" for one goal, which is equivalent to three points.The rugby is other one.

Sport in Colombia is a major focus of activity for people of all ages. This has meant that this South American country is a highlight in regional and international competitions for world class athletes. Yew, football, chess, athletics, motor racing, cycling, baseball, bike, boxing, bowling, golf, swimming, skating, weights, tennis, shooting, etc. son algunos deportes practicados en Colombia and athletes are more prominent: Juan Pablo Montoya, Chechi Baena, Juan Pablo Ángel, Isabel Urrutia, etc.