Suffolk University Intercultural Association

Hello everyone! Join us tomorrow for our weekly meeting! We’ll be discussing traditions! If you have any questions feel free to DM us!

Hey everyone! Join us tomorrow for our weekly meeting! We’ll be discussing holidays! If you have any questions feel free to DM us!

Hey everyone! Join us tomorrow for our weekly meeting, and if you have any questions, send us a DM!

We’re excited to kick off the semester tomorrow with our First General Meeting. The meeting will be tomorrow, September 28th, from 12:30-1:30pm in 73 Tremont St., Room 5050. We’ll be going over the club’s missions and goals, as well as our plans for the upcoming semester and getting feedback from y’all. We will also send out emails to keep you updated as well during the semester. Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!

Today we’re looking at the Portuguese language!
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Portuguese is a romance language that originated in the Iberian Peninsula and is now spoken all around the world. Like English and Spanish, this is because of a long history of colonialsm. It is the sole official language of 7 different countries, including Portugal, and is a co-official language of 3 more. It is also spoken by an estimated 730,000 Americans at home, due to several generations of immigrants from Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, and other countries.
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The 15th and 16th centuries were filled with intensive exploration of the globe for Portugal. These are referred to as Portuguese "discoveries", because they were the first Europeans to visit many places outside of the continent, Many lusófonos are from African countries because these "discoveries" did not just lead to an exchange of cultures and ideas, but the propogation of the colonial slave trade. While slavery was banned in the country of Portugal in the mid-1600's, it was still permitted in the then-colony of Brazil, and the sale of human beings flourished for another 100 years. Portugal was one of the last Europoean countries to relinquish colonial rule of African countries, only ending in the mid-1970's due to the Estado Novo being removed at the end of the Portuguese Civil War. Acknowledgement and representation of the struggles of the Black Portuguese community are very present issues today, with people still fighting to make the experiences of their ancestors known in general Portuguese history.

Today we’re looking at traditional Portuguese cuisine!
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Portuguese cuisine is largely influenced by Portugal’s location by the Atlantic Ocean, leading to a long history of sailing and fishing. A traditional treat that is popular around Easter is known as massa or pao doce. Many know it as “Portuguese Sweet Bread”. Rice and potatoes are two very common sides you’ll find in traditional Portuguese food. Because Portuguese sailors circumnavigated the globe; their foods have been influenced by many other places, from Northern Africa, to Latin America, to Japan. Many cultures have their own version of rice pudding, or, sweet rice. Portugal is no exception.

This week’s cultural exposé is on Portugal 🇵🇹 Swipe to see more!
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Portugal is a country in southern Europe that borders Spain. It is part of the Iberian Peninsula. Its history of maritime travel and subsequent colonization around the world have led to many different people speaking some form of Portuguese. People who speak Portuguese are referred to as lusophones. Fun fact: the flag of Portugal is the only flag of a nation to have a scientific instrument on it, the armillary sphere. This was an important astronomical and navigational tool for Portuguese sailors who circumnavigated the globe.

The Intercultural Association would like to wish you a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
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La Asociación Intercultural te desea un Feliz Mes de Herencia Hispana!

Trinidad is well known for their rhythmic, and high energy music that takes you to your feet to dance. Our music is greatly influenced by cultures around the world: African, Indian, Spanish, French to combine to create these sweet melodies
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The steel pan (steel drum)- Invented in Trinidad and Tobago, is our national instrument. There are many different types and used in a whide selection of music adding that Caribbean flare
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Calypso (Kaiso) - The og of Trinibagonian music. Originating from the African ‘Kaiso’ music. Calypso made it way to Trinidad around the same time the French’s ‘carnival’ or Mardi Gras arrived. The african slaves who were not allowed to attend would have their own celebrate playing their own music mixed with that of the French and Spanish. It evolved through the years to what we know calypso music today and the musical genres to follow like Rapso, soca, reggae.
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The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is Trinidadadian English creole, a broken form of english influenced by French,spanish, a number of African languages (especially Yoruba), Chinese (mainly Cantonese, with some Hakka, and now Mandarin), and Hindi. We have segments of the population that speak other languages, including "patois", a slang version of French and spanish since Trinidad is located just 11 kilometres off the coast of Venezuela, there is also a growing Spanish-speaking contingent. 🇹🇹

Trinidad and Tobago respects all religions and cultures, catering to the beliefs of many. We are not defined by one religion or race and we aim to not draw barriers of segregation. Temples, churches, mosques can be found side by side and open to all.
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Our country also commemorates all our victories from east indian arrival day, to emancipation to winning gold… We always find a way to celebrate
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