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By: Brianna Best

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Honolulu, Hawaii Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions

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http://bookinghunter.com Honolulu is the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu. It is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Situated on the island of Oahu, it is known worldwide as a major tourist destination; Honolulu is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into the United States of America.

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Hospital where I was born

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Guadalajara, Mexico is where my Grandparents on my father's side came from. My Grandmother came to the United States in hope for opportunity and a better life. The city is full of specific culture and beautiful architecture.

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A Modern City with Old Traditions

Guadalajara culture.. experience it first hand. Every Mexican city, town or village has something special that sets it apart from all others.

This is what makes exploring Mexico so much fun.

What do others say about visiting Guadalajara? Guadalajara culture is no different and offers many fascinating sights, smells and new sensations and old traditions for you to experience. If you've never been to Guadalajara then you are in for a very culturally rich experience.

Guadalajara has deep roots and the city has never forgotten its past.

You'll notice this from the bright and colorful traditional dresses of the Ballet Folklorico dancers, delicious traditional cuisine to the unique music of the popular mariachi and even the devotion to the Patron Saint of Guadalajara.

Guadalajara is a modern city, with many modern conveniences like Walmart, Sam's Club as well as many chain restaurants, however, you'll still find many open air markets, street vendors, taco and torta stands and much more scattered throughout the city.

The residents of Guadalajara know where they come from and there is a very strong sense of pride in their voice when they call themselves "Tapatios." A Tapatio, is something or someone from Guadalajara. It's definitely an experience to visit and you get a great chance to experience the unique Guadalajara culture.

Mission Style Church "El Santuario"

Tip: Whenever entering stores or businesses or when you make eye contact with people, it's nice to greet them by saying, "Buenos dias," (which is good morning) in the morning and "Buenas tardes," (good afternoon) in the afternoon.

When you take a stroll through the downtown district (don't forget to check out this Guadalajara, Mexico vacations walking tour) and even scattered parts of the city, you'll notice the influence of Spanish flavor in the beautiful colonial architecture and mission style churches.

Guadalajara Fashion

You'll discover that the city of Guadalajara is very modern and full of many fashion forward teens and young adults who, of course, want to keep up with the latest trends and styles of the world.

While you won't see many people wearing the traditional Mexican clothes of long ago you can still see hints of it throughout the city.

If you want to purchase traditional items you're sure to find them in one of Guadalajara's large markets like "San Juan de Dios."

It is an older market where you can buy anything from custom belts, panchos, sombreros to traditional Mexican embroidered shirts and dresses and so much more.

Guadalajara Food

Traditional foods in outdoor open air market Guadalajara culture is also full of delicious, savory dishes that are specific to the state of Jalisco (which Guadalajara is the capital of).

Check out some popular food stops recommended by other visitors.

A dish that I've yet to try is something called "Birria," which is a hearty stew made of goat's meat, tomato sauce and other spices.

It is topped with fresh, chopped onions, a sprinkle of lime and eaten with homemade, white corn tortillas. Is your mouth watering yet?

Another old time favorite is called the torta ahogada, which is delicious pork meat cooked to perfection and served " sandwich style," on a hunk of crusty bread.

This special sandwich is topped with onions and refried beans and literally sits in a shallow pool of special tomato sauce and seasoning, hence the "drowned" name. This is best enjoyed with spoon in hand to scoop up some of that sauce.

Read more about the tasty restaurants in Guadalajara, along with my favorite that serves those deliciously famous tortas.

Religion in Guadalajara

Since a large percentage of Guadalajara citizens are Catholic, there is an overwhelming display of love and devotion to the Patron Saint of Guadalajara; lovingly nicknamed "La Generala" (the general).

The Virgin of Zapopan, which is her rightful name, even has her own celebration every year to commemorate visits to the local churches of the city.

Read more about the Virgin of Zapopan, her lively celebration and just how important she is to her faithful admirers.

The Arts

How can we talk about Guadalajara culture without mentioning the arts of painting, dance and music. Guadalajara has much for you to appreciate such as beautiful Mexican Murals, throughout the city. Quite a few are by Jalisco native and famous muralist Jose Clemente Orozco. Take a peek at a few of my favorites.

Dance in Guadalajara is also very famous and popular worldwide.. and you've probably heard of one of them called the " Mexican Hat Dance," however in Spanish it is called "Jarabe Tapatio."
This dance originated in Jalisco and is very popular.
The Ballet Folklorico in every state perform this dance and it was honored as being Mexico's National Dance.

When you think of Mariachi.. you immediately picture men in their elaborate costumes and sombreros singing lovely ballads to beautiful senoritas. Jalisco is home to the Mariachi and Guadalajara and even hosts a worldwide Mariachi festival every year in September.

What makes the Mariachi so special is that not only did they originate from Jalisco, but they can only be considered a true "Mariachi" if they dress and use the same song style as that of Jalisco.

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Guadalajara culture.. experience it first hand. Every Mexican city, town or village has something special that sets it apart from all others. This is what makes exploring Mexico so much fun. What do others say about visiting Guadalajara? Guadalajara culture is no different and offers many fascinating sights, smells and new sensations and old traditions for you to experience.

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Because I am mixed with caucasian, African American, and Mexican I am considered Mulatto.

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For many Americans, the term "mixed race" brings to mind a biracial experience of having one parent black and another white, or perhaps one white and the other Asian.

But for many U.S. Latinos, mixed-race identity takes on a different meaning - one that is tied to Latin America's colonial history and commonly includes having a white and indigenous, or "mestizo," background somewhere in their ancestry.

When asked if they identify as "mestizo," "mulatto" or some other mixed-race combination, one-third of U.S. Hispanics say they do, according to a 2014 Pew Research Center survey of Hispanic adults.

The term mestizo means mixed in Spanish, and is generally used throughout Latin America to describe people of mixed ancestry with a white European and an indigenous background. Similarly, the term "mulatto" - mulato in Spanish - commonly refers to a mixed-race ancestry that includes white European and black African roots.

Across Latin America, these are the two terms most commonly used to describe people of mixed-race background. For example, mestizos represent a racial majority in Mexico, most of Central America and the Andean countries of South America.

Mulattos make up smaller shares of the populations in those countries - at most 4%, according to national censuses or other surveys. In Caribbean countries and Brazil, where populations with African ancestry are larger, mulattos make up a larger share of the population - 11% in the Dominican Republic and 47% in Brazil. (A 68% majority in the Dominican Republic identifies as "mestizo/indio.")

Concepts of multiracial identity have been present in Latin America since colonial times. The Spanish caste system outlined all the different ways the native peoples in New Spain had mixed with Africans and Europeans - and the names and rights associated with each combination. In the early to mid-20th century, a number of countries in Latin America adopted the concept of " mestizaje," or mixing and blending, and declared their populations mestizo in an effort to eliminate racial conflict and promote national identity.

According to the Pew Research survey of U.S. Hispanics, those who identify as mixed race, mestizo or mulatto are more likely to be U.S. born than those who do not (44% vs. 37%). They are also more likely than Latino adults who do not identify as mixed race to be non-Mexican (45% vs. 36%) and to have a higher educational attainment (45% have some college or more, versus 27%).

The use of these labels to describe mixed-race ancestry is an example of how racial identity among Hispanics often defies conventional classifications used in the U.S. For example, among Hispanic adults we surveyed who say they consider themselves mixed race, mestizo or mulatto, only 13% explicitly select two or more races or volunteer that they are "mixed race" when asked about their racial background in a standard race question (like those asked on U.S. census forms). Instead, about four-in-ten of Hispanic respondents identifying as mestizo/mulatto say their race is white, while one-in-five volunteered their race as Hispanic.

These findings reflect the challenges the U.S. Census Bureau faces when measuring Hispanic racial identity. When asked about their race in census forms, a significant number of Hispanics do not choose a standard census race category such as white, black or Asian. Instead, about four-in-ten select the " some other race" category. This is coupled with the fact that two-thirds of U.S. Hispanic adults consider being Hispanic as part of their racial background, not just an ethnicity.

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'Mestizo' and 'mulatto': Mixed-race identities among U.S. Hispanics

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For many Americans, the term "mixed race" brings to mind a biracial experience of having one parent black and another white, or perhaps one white and the other Asian. But for many U.S. Latinos, mixed-race identity takes on a different meaning - one that is tied to Latin America's colonial history and commonly includes having a white and indigenous, or "mestizo," background somewhere in their ancestry.

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This is my family on my mom's side.

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My Dad is a retired United States Army Veteran. He served in the military for 20 years and served in the Dessert Storm Dessert Shield war in Saudi and the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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This is the church I grew up in while i was little. I grew up with a Christian background and I am currently not religious but i do have faith.

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On the left is my Grandma on my father's side and on the right is my Great Grandma who passed before i was born. This part of my family is from Guadalajara, Mexico.

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There are different recipes that were passed down from my great grandmother from generation to generation. Some of the famous things my father cooked was: Menudo (a spicy soup with hominy and beef tripe), Chili con carne, Tamales, bean burritos, enchiladas, and tacos.

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I currently live in Baltimore, Maryland. Maryland i s known for the beautiful inner Harbor, crabs, and home of the ravens.

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I consider myself to be a physical (kinesthetic) learner. I like things to be hands on and interactive.

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If the physical style is more like you, it's likely that you use your body and sense of touch to learn about the world around you. It's likely you like sports and exercise, and other physical activities such as gardening or woodworking. You like to think out issues, ideas and problems while you exercise. You would rather go for a run or walk if something is bothering you, rather than sitting at home.

You are more sensitive to the physical world around you. You notice and appreciate textures, for example in clothes or furniture. You like 'getting your hands dirty,' or making models, or working out jigsaws.

You typically use larger hand gestures and other body language to communicate. You probably don't mind getting up and dancing either, at least when the time is right. You either love the physical action of theme park rides, or they upset your inner body sense too much and so you avoid them altogether.

When you are learning a new skill or topic, you would prefer to 'jump in' and play with the physical parts as soon as possible. You would prefer to pull an engine apart and put it back together, rather than reading or looking at diagrams about how it works.

The thought of sitting in a lecture listening to someone else talk is repulsive. In those circumstances, you fidget or can't sit still for long. You want to get up and move around.

Common Pursuits and Phrases

Pursuits that involve the physical style include general physical work, mechanical, construction and repair work, sports and athletics, drama and dancing.

You may tend to use phrases like these:

That feels right to me.

I can't get a grip on this'

Stay in touch.

Get in touch with'

That doesn't sit right with me.

I have good feelings about this.

My gut is telling me'

I follow your drift.

Learning and techniques

If you use a physical style, use touch, action, movement and hands-on work in your learning activities. For visualization, focus on the sensations you would expect in each scenario. For example, if you are visualizing a tack (turn) on a sailboat, focus on physical sensations. Feel the pressure against your hand as you turn the rudder, and the tension lessening on the ropes. Feel the wind change to the other side, feel the thud as the sail swaps with the wind, and feel the boat speed up as you start the new leg.

For assertions and scripting, describe the physical feelings of your actions. For example, a pilot might script as follows: 'I feel the friction as I push the throttle forward to start my takeoff run. The controls start to feel more responsive as I check the airspeed, oil pressure and temperature. At takeoff speed, I pull back slightly, and I feel the vibrations of the wheels stop as the plane leaves the ground. After a few moments, I reach down and set the gear selector to up. I feel the satisfying bump as the gear stops fully up.'

Use physical objects as much as possible. Physically touch objects as you learn about what they do. Flashcards can help you memorize information because you can touch and move them around.

Keep in mind as well that writing and drawing diagrams are physical activities, so don't neglect these techniques. Perhaps use big sheets of paper and large color markers for your diagrams. You then get more action from the drawing.

Use breathing and relaxation to focus your state while you learn and perform. Focus on staying calm, centered, relaxed and aware. If you want to gain more control over your physical state, look up some references on Autogenics. This was a secret behind the great Russian athletic performances over the past few decades.

Use role-playing, either singularly or with someone else, to practice skills and behaviors. Find ways to act out or simulate what you are learning.

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The physical (bodily-kinesthetic) learning style

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If the physical style is more like you, it's likely that you use your body and sense of touch to learn about the world around you. It's likely you like sports and exercise, and other physical activities such as gardening or woodworking. You like to think out issues, ideas and problems while you exercise.

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I went to Rider University located in New Jersey for my Freshman and Sophomore Years.

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After living in Highland Falls, NY for three years my family and I lived in Fayetteville, NC before moving to Baltimore Maryland.