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= ¡Bienvenidos a Miami! =



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 * Miami is the third most Hispanic-dominant metropolitan area in the United States and the cultural impact is felt in every aspect of life in South Florida. The influence of the Cuban lifestyle is un-mistakeable. Everywhere one turns the culture thrives. The wealth of diversity that right here in our own country is often misunderstood, especially by those who don't live in a large metropolitan area.**

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 * Your Spanish class is taking a trip to Miami for Spring Break and you really want to go! You mentioned the trip to your parents and they said, "Unless we see some kind of brochure, you aren't going." "No problem," you thought, "I'll just ask my teacher!" Unfortunately, your teacher has NO brochures on Miami. It is up to you and your friends to create an authentic PowerPoint "brochure" explaining the many aspects of the culture of Miami. **

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**Think about the many components of culture. Each of you must take on a role- remember you can include more than what is asked of you! Include any appropriate video/audio clips and pictures- you need to be convincing! Each role will have a 2-4 slides and you will combine them to create your "brochure."**

=__ //el músico-// __= Useful links include but are not limited to: [|Gloria Estefan] [|Celia Cruz] [|Latin Music] [|Concerts in Miami] [|10 Best Spots in Miami] [|South American Music in Miami] [|Wikipedia if you like!] [|Cuban American Music]
 * Research different musical styles of the region. Be sure to include both the American and Cuban influences on music. You will need to explain in the brochure this history of the music, what the music is like, you could even compare and contrast the music to styles of music with which you are familiar. Be sure to note popular musicians that have come from Miami/ the Cuban culture. **

= __//el cocinero-//__ = **Research different types of food that are eaten in Miami. What are some of the most famous dishes made in Miami with respect to the Cuban culture? What are they like? How are they made and what are the priciple ingredients? What are some of the popular Cuban restaurants in Miami? Include a sample menu for what one would eat during a typical dinner: appetizer, main course, dessert and drink. Useful links include but are not limited to: ** [|Top 10 restaurants] [|Online Cuban Market] [|Cuban Food in Miami- a tour] [|Three Guys from Miami- Cuban Recipes] [|Exploring the Culture of Little Havana]

=__// el artista- //__= **Research the different kinds of art in Miami. What impact does the Cuban culture have on art in Miami? Are there muesums? Where else is art displayed in Miami? What about performing arts such as theatre and opera? Are there well known perfomance halls in Miami? How do the arts in Miami compare to the arts of our region? Be sure to include pictures and any theatre and opera clips you like!** Useful links include but are not limited to: [|El museo de Arte Latinoamericano] [|Art Deco District] [|Short Cuban Art Article] [|Miami Beach Art Deco] [|Tony Mendoza] [|Grizel Ferro] [|Florida Grand Opera] [|Olympian Theatre]

=__// el deportista- //__= **Research the different sports that take place in Miami. What are some of the popular sports in Miami and why? Are there any sports that come from Cuba or other countries? What is jai alai? What sport do you know that is most like jai alai? Consider college football and the Orange Bowl- what is it? When is it held? Where is it held? What about dance? Are there any dances that have latino influence in Miami?** Useful links include but are not limited to: [|Miami Jai Alai] [|Jai Alai Info] [|Jai alai- wikipedia] [|Orange Bowl] [|Sailboards Miami] [|Afro Cuban Dance Festival] [|Cuban Classical Ballet]

=** __Conclusión: WHOLE GROUP EFFORT__ **=

As you and your friends combine all this information to make a very convincing presentation to your parents as to why they should let you go to Miami, you start thinking about why YOU want to go to Miami. Collaborate with your group members to create a short essay on why YOU all want to go to Miami and an itinerary for what you all would do if given a free day in Miami. After exploring all the the fabulous aspects of Cuban culture in Miami what are your reasons for wanting to go? What interests you? Where would you go to eat or what would you eat in Miami? What aspects of Cuban art interest you? What sports interest you? Would you go see any performing arts or athletic events? Would you attempt to learn something new? Would you dance? Consider these questions when creating your group itinerary for a free day in Miami!

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