Asturians
Asturians (
Culture and society
Heritage
Asturians are directly descended from the
Religion
Asturians' religious affiliation is predominantly
Prior to their Christianization, Asturians followed a polytheistic Celtic religion. Many elements of this faith have survived in the form of Asturian mythological creatures and folkloric legends told today.[10]
Languages
Throughout history, Asturian people have been subject to multiple
The
Cuisine
The most famous traditional dish is
Music
The Danza Prima is the most famous Asturian dance.[16] The most characteristic instrument is the gaita asturiana, or Asturian bagpipe.[17] Similar bagpipes can be found in neighbouring regions such as Cantabria and Galicia.[18]
Emigration
In March 2019, it was reported that there are 133,854 Asturians living in 65 countries.[2]
Americas
Asturians were involved in the development of the New World and their descendants in present-day Latin America, esp. in Argentina and Uruguay; and other countries where Asturians moved to during the rule of the Spanish Empire. The Industrial Revolution came to Asturias after 1830 with the discovery and systematic exploitation of coal and iron resources. At the same time, there was significant migration to the Americas (i.e. Mexico, Cuba[19][20][21][22] and Puerto Rico); those who succeeded overseas often returned to their native land much wealthier. These entrepreneurs were known collectively as 'Indianos', for having visited and made their fortunes in the West Indies and beyond. The heritage of these wealthy families can still be seen in Asturias today: many large 'modernista' villas are dotted across the region, as well as cultural institutions such as free schools and public libraries. Asturian communities, social clubs, sporting teams, financial banks and amateur vocal groups are still found in Mexico and Argentina as well across South America.
Tens of thousands of Asturians moved to the
As of 2019, there are 103,655 Asturian living in the Americas.[2]
Europe
In the case of Europe, the largest Asturian community sits in Belgium, with 8,208 members. France, with 4,913, Germany, with 3,994, and Switzerland, with 3,786, are also traditional countries of Asturian emigration.[3]
Notable people of Asturian origin
- Chindasuinth
- Pelagius of Asturias
- Alfonso I of Asturias
- Silo of Asturias
- Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos
- Fernando Villaamil
- Leopoldo Alas
- José Andrés (chef)
- Federico Romero
- Indalecio Prieto
- Luis Walter Alvarez (Nobel Prize in Physics)
- Severo Ochoa (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)
- Santiago Carrillo
- Margarita Salas
- Corín Tellado
- Queen Letizia of Spain
- Luis Enrique Martínez
- David Villa
- Juan Mata
- Fernando Alonso (F1 World champion)
- Lou Piniella, American baseball player and manager
- Melendi
- Andrés Manuel López Obrador (President of Mexico)
- Miguel Díaz-Canel (President of Cuba)
- Teresa Meana Suárez
- Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
See also
- Pre-Roman peoples of the Iberian Peninsula)
- Kingdom of Asturias
- Languages of Spain
References
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- ^ a b c d e "Con el mundo por montera picona". La Nueva España (in European Spanish). 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
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- ^ "Clemente Díaz, el gaitero de Ibias, un disco a los 87". La Nueva España (in Spanish). 17 June 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ ""La gaita pertenece a la identidad musical de Cantabria"". El Diario Montañes (in European Spanish). 19 December 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "Asturian Center Building". Old Havana Web. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016.
The Asturian Center opened ... in 1927. ... Today it houses the Universal Art Collection belonging to the National Museum of Fine Arts.
- ^ "Asturian Center, Old Havana, Cuba". cuba-museums-guide.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
Address: Calle O´Reilly e/ Zulueta y Monserrate. La Habana Vieja. Ciudad de La Habana.
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Prominent among these clubs was the Centro Asturiano (Asturian Center), which was created in 1886 as an umbrella organization for immigrants from Asturias.
- ^ "Havana: Centro Asturiano (Asturian Center), built in 1927, now part of Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana (Museum of Fine Arts)". Branson DeCou Digital Archive. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ "Introduction & Statement of Purpose". Asturian-American Migration Forum. Archived from the original on 18 May 2008.
These Asturian immigrants established an informal but lively network which connected Spain, Cuba, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, California, and other locations within the US.
- ^ History of the Centro Asturiano de Tampa Building and Social Club
- ^ FICA – Federación Internacional de Centros Asturianos
- ^ Centro Asturiano de Nueva York