Culture and Traditions of Honduras
Leer en EspañolHonduras being a multi-ethnic country and counts among its living culture the Pech, Tawahkas, Lencas, Tolupanes, Chortís, Garífunas and Miskitos.
Rhyncholaelia Digbyana Orchid – National Flower of Honduras
The Rhyncholaelia digbyana Orchid was declared the National Flower of Honduras on November 25, 1969. Known as "Orchid of the Virgin"
National Heroes and National Symbols of Honduras
Honduras has great men, who were an example of dedication and love for the country. As well as major and minor national symbols.
National Flag of Honduras – Flag and national symbol
Know the official color, protocol of use, oath and duties towards the National Flag of Honduras and the day of commemoration.Ethnic Groups of Honduras
Honduras being a multi-ethnic country and counts among its living culture the Pesh, Tawahkas, Lencas, Tolupanes, Chortís, Garífunas and Miskitos.
These groups are part of history, which despite economic and geopolitical changes have maintained their way of life and vision of the world.
Catrachos, the men of Xatruch
Catracho is a nickname used colloquially to refer to Hondurans, and it means «the men of Xatruch» in honor of the bravery demonstrated by the army of Hondurans under the command of General Florencio Xatruch against the North American filibusters.
Civic Calendar of Honduras
Events, festivities and anniversaries throughout the year 2023. Days that remember events, historical dates and important achievements for the country.
Folkloric and Popular Songbook of Honduras
List and lyrics of folk or costumbrista songs that are an important part of the musical culture of our Honduras.
Folk Dances of Honduras
Honduras has two cultural areas: a peasant area of indigenous/mestizo and Afro-Caribbean origin; each one representative in its folklore.
National Heroes and National Symbols of Honduras
Honduras counts in the memory of history with the exploits of great men, who although not perfect, were an example of dedication, courage and love for the country.
Every year when the national celebrations approach in the month of September, they are remembered with the purpose that present and future generations be inspired and learn from their national love for Honduras.
History of the National Flag of Honduras
It was created by Legislative Decree No. 7, in the city of Comayagua on March 6, 1866.
Know the protocol and use, as well as its meaning, oath, how to turn and duties towards the National Pavilion of Honduras.
Honduras has 8 national symbols, 3 of them considered major and 5 minor.
Major Symbols
Minor Symbols
Background and History
During this period the Mayan language develops and the Mayan people gain experience and build some great cities.
The Mayan Society
The Mayan Civilization
The Mayan Civilization was the only one of the pre-Hispanic era to have a perfect writing system and such a precise calendar, which was capable of predicting both solar and lunar eclipses and studying the movements of Venus and Saturn.
They were the first in America to use zero in their mathematical calculations.
Structure of the Mayan Civilization
- Social Organization
- Political Organization – Government
- Religious Organization
- Economic Organization
- Main Mayan Towns or Nations
- Cultural Manifestations
- Conception of the World
- Rites
- The Ball Game
- Art with Feathers, Ceramics and Sculpture
- Writing System
- Literature, Music and Painting in the Mayan Culture
- Math
- Decline of the Mayan Culture
- Famous Characters among the Mayans
