By Hoshang Dadrass Bienvenidos a El Salvador

By: Hoshang Dadrass. Bienvenidos a El Salvador

History Geography Famous people Gastronomy Tradition Architecture

• Before the Spanish first ventured into Central America from the colony of Spain (Mexico) in the early sixteenth century, the area that would become El Salvador was populated primarily by Indians of the Pipil tribe -- a subgroup of a nomadic people known as the Nahua, who had migrated into Central America about 3000 B. C.

• A city of El Salvador • A site of the city Although primarily an agricultural people, the Pipil built a number of large urban centers, some of which developed into present-day cities, such as Sonsonate and Ahuachapan The Pipil tribe were defeated in 1525 by Spanish, who settled in a place called San Salvador (capital of El Salvador)

Pre-Columbian Village in El Salvador Pre-Columbian Market Ruin at El Tazumal El Salvador

• The Pipils spoke Nahuatl language, which still exists as a language in the world.

Cuicatli quicaqui Nahuatl poem by Brigitta Leander In noyol nichoca: Ye nicnotlamati Tiya xochitica Ticcautehuazque Tlalticpac ye nican Titotlanehuia O tiyazque ichan. Ma nicnocozcati Nepapan xochitl Ma nomac on mani Ma nocpacxoxhihui. Ticcautehuazque Tlalticpac ye nican Zan titotlanehuia O tiyazque ichan

Translation in English My hearts a song, I begin to cry. Already I know myself. We go among flowers. We will leave the earth here. We are loaned to one another. We go to His house. Put on me a necklace Of varied flowers. They are in my hands, Garlands flower on me. We will leave the earth here. We are loaned to one another. We go to His house.

• The Spanish tried to conquer the region several times and were defeated by the Pipils. However, Hernan Cortes led an army that entered El Salvador in mid sixteenth century. • Under the Spanish Colonial Empire, El Salvador was part of the Kingdom of Guatemala -- which governed most of Central America -- as a province until 1700 s • The Spanish had come, in part, seeking for precious metals in the El Salvador (South America). But they found that El Salvador’s sole exploitable resource was land.

Route Toward independence In 1821, El Salvador and the other Central American provinces declared their independence from Spain. When these provinces were joined with Mexico in early 1822, El Salvador resisted, insisting on autonomy for the Central American countries. Guatemalan troops - sent to enforce the union - were driven out of El Salvador in June 1822. El Salvador, fearing incorporation into Mexico, petitioned the U. S. Government for statehood.

• After a revolution in Mexico, the mexican congress voted to allow the Central American provinces to decide their own fate. • Hence El Salvador became independent under General Manuel Jose in 1838. • Initially El Salvador faced frequent revolutions by different factions, but it was not until 1900 -30 that they achieved political stability.

Its economy was primarily based on growing Coffee. • The coffee business prospered or suffered depending on the fluctuation of the price of coffee In the world.

Current Economy • The US dollar is now the legal tender. • a. b. c. d. The economy has been suffering lately; Earthquakes Aftermaths of hurricane of 1998. Price of coffee low in the world. Most of all a weak tax collection. • 10% agriculture, 30% industries, 60% services

The Country’s Industry • El Salvador has industries that produce coffee, pharmaceuticals, and other food products and beverages. • It also has small industries that produce wood products, textiles, clothing, tobacco and petroleum. • Coffee berries prio to the husk being removed and the berry dried

Country’s Population • El Salvador’s population in 2002 was 6, 353, 681 • they speak Spanish and Nahua. • the ethnic groups are 90% Mestizo, 1% Amerindian, and 9% White • 83% of the people are roman Catholics.

El Mapa De El Salvador y Su Clima • Rainy season (May to October); dry season (November to April); tropical on coast; temperate in uplands.

Salvadorian Food • Commonly, Salvadorians eat rice, beans, and seafoods. • famous and tasty food = pupusa (fried sandwich filled with pork, sausage, and corn tortillas. • Coffee is famous. • they love beers - make two brands, Pilsner and Suprema. pupusa: typical Salvadoran food:

Salvadorans eat: • Tortillas • Yucca con Chicharrones • Chicken Tamales • Yucca con Chicharrones

• These dishes (excluding Yucca con Chicharrones) are typical elsewhere also. However, Salvadorans are very fond of these foods. Chicken Tamales T O R T I L L A S

• Coffee, Beer and Tea are the most. • Make two brands of famous beers; Pilsner and Suprema Pilsner (beer) Coffee from El Salvador

ßSalazar Arrué: born on October 22, 1899. • Wrote the famous “Cuentos de Barro” (Tales of Mud) • Poet, Writer and Paintor • Died on November 27, 1975.

Fernando Llort • born on April 7, 1949 • internationally acclaimed artist • a very famous painter • one of his masterpiece = “Splender of Glory. ”

Famous Painter Splender of Glory By Fernando Llort S Y M P H O N Y Of Happiness and Unity By Fernando Llort

• Manilo Argueta: a very well-known writer. • has written books like “Little Red Riding Hood In The Red Light District” “Magic Dogs Of The Volcanoes” • His books have won international success • In 1977 he received Latin America's most prestigious literary award, la Casa de las Americas Prize, for Caperucita en la Zona Roja

Escritor Famoso, Manilo Argueta Cover of the famous “Little Red Riding Hood in The Red Light District” The famous “Magic Dogs Of The Volcanoes”

• On March 21, 2004, Antonio Saca of the right-wing National Republican Alliance party (Arena) party, won the presidential election. Photo of the newly elected President, Antonio (Tony) Saca Campaigning before he’s Officially elected. • born in march 9, 1965

• American Government is confident that This new president is very competent And that he will be successful in Maintaining peaceful relationship with Every nation (especially with USA)

• El Salvador celebrates their independence in September 15, 1821. • Celebrate it by performing Children's parade, acrobatics by Air force. • preparation starts from may and ends in September. • El Salvador had gotten its independence from Spain.

• Children parading on September 15 (they are celebrating their independence). • Air force doing Acrobatics for September 15