25.1551, Second Stop in South and Central America!

Wed Apr 2 13:35:42 UTC 2014

LINGUIST List: Vol-25-1551. Wed Apr 02 2014. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 25.1551, Second Stop in South and Central America!

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Subject: Second Stop in South and Central America!

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Region 7 | South and Central America | Fund Drive 2014

Buenos dias mi amigos de l’aventurita en Costa Rica! First, we’ll travel to
San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, whereupon we will embark to Reserva
Indígena Boruca. Here we will find the Boruca indigenous community, home to
approximately 2250 people. Here people are the last remaining speakers of
Boruca, which is an amalgamation of various interzonal languages between the
Carribbean and Peru. Spanish is the primary language of these people, though
Brucan sign language is an indigenous sign language that still remains alive.
The Bruncan people maintain their own unique way of living and maintaining an
economy. The primary subsistence is small scale agriculture. Brunca people are
famed for their mask making for “La Fiesta de los Diablitos”, a three day new
year’s celebration.

Brunca people use a variety of locally obtained materials to create their
masks, and much time and dedication goes into designing them.

Traditional foods of the Reserva Indigena Boruca are similar to the Costa
Rican staple diet. Some recipe variations can be found in the preparation of
Tomales, and other special dishes are presented at various occasions. Chocado
is a special preparation of ground banana prepared with a wooden tool which is
made from wood found only in the mountainous areas of the region. Chicha is a
variation of an ancient Incan corn drink which is prepared by soaking and
fermenting grains, water, and sugar.

Our next stop in Costa Rica is Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, where we will meet a
diverse cultural representation of American peoples. Many people live in and
around this coastal city. A great majority of voters in this region are part
of the indigenous speakers of Bribri. The Bribri live on the outskirts of town
and in the surrounding mountains, where they maintain the viability of their
language. Bribri sign language is also prevalent and used by deaf speakers in
the villages surrounding Puerto Viejo.

The secondary language of these people is the national language, Spanish. If
you are interstested in immersing yourself in the culture and Spanish language
of Costa Rica with “Spanish by the Sea” or any number of Puerto Viejo de
Talamanca’s language schools. In your free time, enjoy the great surf-worthy
waves and radical beaches, or trek through the Central American rainforests
where you’ll see monkeys, toucans, and a multitude of other great species.

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