Costa Rican Culture


 The Costa Rican culture is very diverse having Spanish colonial influences, Jamaican, Chinese, and many other cultures. However, males are referred to as Ticos, whereas females are referred to as Ticas. Costa Rica has a population of about 5 million people. The common language of Costa Rica is Spanish. Costa Rica’s diverse heritage is imitated through their music called Calypso and Reggae. Many techniques are used in their Afro-Caribbean music. A few important instruments of theirs are the xylophone-like percussion called the marimbas, banjos, and drums. Almost anyone that visits Costa Rica would like to experience the Afro-Caribbean musical culture during one of their several festivals throughout the year. One event that is held by the Foundation for the Development of Art and Culture, is the African Diaspora. This festival brings in almost 25,000 visitors with its gospel, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, and socca concerts.

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