1. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH September 15 - October 15, 2015   Mes de la Herencia Hispana

2. Hispanic or Latino
The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
The IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education System) definition of Hispanic/Latino is "A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race." Although it doesn't specifically mention people from Spain, it does include them ('other Spanish culture or origin').

3. Puerto Rico

4. South or Central America

5. Spain

6. Spanish cultures

7. Foods

8. Traditional Costume

9. Hispanic Heritage Month
Roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period.

10. Some countries of Hispanic origin
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Mexico
Chile
Belize
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
Argentina
Uruguay
Paraguay