Mujer Lifestyle & Apparel brand inspired by nuestra Vida, Arte y Cultura. Our retail business was created in 2008 with the purpose of providing the surrounding community a shopping experience that compliments their lifestyle, incorporating cultural elements into fashion and functional art. Over these last years, we have dedicated our efforts to create a local and stable marketplace para la comunidad and we continue to provide outlets for our local artists, young and old.
Core aspects of the Latino culture:
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Family
Family relationships are central to Latino culture, and the needs of the family are often prioritized over the individual. This is known as familismo.Â
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Religion
Religion is an important part of Latino culture, and many holidays and traditions are influenced by it. Catholicism is the main religion in Latin America.Â
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Food
Latino gastronomy includes dishes like arepas, bandeja paisa, pupusas, and ceviche. Latin culture also emphasizes sitting down with family for elaborate meals and chatting.Â
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Art
Latino artists have contributed to American culture in many ways, including murals, literature, and fast food chains. For example, Judy Baca’s murals retell California’s history, and Sandra Cisneros and Rudolfo Anaya are Latino writers whose work has enriched American literature.Â
Other aspects
- Machismo:Â Traditional Latinx male identity characteristicsÂ
- Personalismo:Â The importance of warm interpersonal relationsÂ
- Respeto:Â Respectful exchanges in interpersonal relationsÂ
- Simpatia:Â A deferential interpersonal style that strives to maintain harmonyÂ
- Baseball:Â A popular sport in some parts of Central America and the CaribbeanÂ
- Mariachi:Â A genre of Mexican music that is often played at weddings and other celebrations
- DÃa de los Muertos: A multi-day holiday where family and friends gather to pray for and remember deceased loved ones Â
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