Cultures of Texas

Cultures of Texas

Objectives:

We will explain how the diversity of Texas is reflected in a variety of cultural activities and celebrations.

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E.Q. How had Mexico influenced the Texas culture?

A Land of Many Cultures

As the population of Texas has grown, its diversity has increased. People from all around the world, have moved into Texas. As a result, parts of the state display an amazing degree of cultural diversity. For example, more than 90 languages are spoken on a daily basis.

Open Ended

What does culturally diverse mean?

Texas Culture

The result of so diverse a population has been the creation of a blended Texas culture. The various groups of people who live in the state have elements of cultures of other people.

Open Ended

How is Spanish culture still evident in Texas?

The Tiguas

The Tigua Indians who live here in El Paso and have maintained their own cultural identity while adapting to the other cultures of the area. The Tiguas have blended their Spanish and American Indian Heritage.

Cinco de Mayo

Other groups in Texas also observe special days that remind them of their ethnic heritage. Each year many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

The Wurstfest

The Wurstfest, held every year in New Braunfels, celebrates the state's German heritage.

Multiple Choice

What heritage is being celebrated at Wurstfest?

• English

• Irish

• German

Multiple Choice

Wurstfest is a festival that honors ...........

• tacos

• sausage

• hamburgers

• ribs

Juneteenth

June 19 marks the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was announced in the state. Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved Texans.

Open Ended

How do people celebrate Juneteenth?

Famous Texans

Many famous people have hailed from the great state of Texas. Here are a few.

Texas Music Scene

The Texas music scene also reflects the state's diversity.

Country Music

To many Americans, Texas is closely linked with country music. Texans such as George Strait , known as the king of country music, perform traditional country music.

Tejano Music

Tejano music, also known as Tex-Mex music, is a popular music style fusing Mexican and U.S. influences. It mixes Mexican-Spanish vocal traditions and Czech and German dance tunes and rhythms. The music is traditionally played by small groups featuring accordion and guitar.

Multiple Choice

True or False Tejano music is Mexican music mixed with Czech and German music.

• True

• False

Texas is home to many professional sports teams in such sports as football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. Texas college teams also compete in spors.

Poll

What is your favorite professional Texas sports team?

• Dallas Cowboys

• Houston Texans

• Houston Rockets

• San Antonio Spurs

Open Ended

Name two famous people from Texas.

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