Guide to Bringing Latina Women to a Festival Date

There is nothing quite like Latin American festivals. It’s a whole explosion of colors and music, a celebration of culture and a remembrance of the past.

Latin America is famous for their rich culture and their famous festivals. They have festivals scattered throughout the year and it is an absolute must for you to be a part of these.

Festivals are great date ideas for you and your Latin American partner. This also gives you the opportunity to learn more about her culture and to explore the traditions that make your partner who she is.

Before we talk about the Do’s and Don'ts in taking your Latin American partner to Festival Date, let’s have a brief preview about their dating culture.

Insights to Latin American Dating Culture

The first thing you have to remember is to leave the stereotypes behind. Films and other media have portrayed Latin American women to fit into their scripts, mostly in characters that are sexualized in nature. They’re feisty, they’re overly religious, They’re associated with gangs or “cartels” as is portrayed in films. These are all typecasts you should leave behind the door.

Latin American women are genuine and passionate. They have a rich familial tradition and as a result, they make sure their partners feel taken care of. They grew up in a society with close ties with the community and they are very cordial towards the community.

Latin American Festivals

As we have said, Latin American festivals are a whole explosion of culture, colors, and fun. They love to celebrate the vibrancy of their traditions and this is a great way for you to familiarize yourself with the Latin American culture.

Some of the famous festivals in Latin America are the Dia de los Muertos of Mexico, this is a celebration and remembrance of the dead. People build altars and offer food and toys to remember the family members that had passed on. This has become iconic to the mexican tradition due to the vibrant celebration of people wearing clothes lined with colorful skulls. This one of the best festivals to attend when you’re dating in Mexico

Another iconic festival in Latin America is the Flower Fair in Colombia. This festival is celebrated in Medellin, Colombia. Silleteros or flower farmers parade their Silleta, a cart like contraption adorned with flowers. This is a high-spirited event celebrated over 10 days in August.

A romantic latin American celebration of love or friendship is called Día de los Enamorados, literally meaning “day of lovers''. This isn’t really the same as the big festivals, but the tradition of celebrating valentine’s day is pretty much the same across the world. They send out cards, give out flowers and other gifts. Sweet confectionery is often sent out too.

Do’s and Don'ts

There are a lot of do’s and don'ts when it comes to taking your Latin American partner out on a Festival Date. The following are a few of the do’s and don'ts but these are the most important ones to take note of. Follow these, and you not only will have a great time with your partner, this just might be a memorable date you’ll reminisce for years to come.

DO practice common sense

Latin American festivals are public events often attended by huge crowds. It would be easy for people with bad intentions to take advantage of the festivals for personal gains. Practicing common sense will allow you to avoid problems you could’ve prevented in the first place. Without the added worry of these circumstances, you can focus on enjoying your date and engaging in the festival

DO enjoy all the food.

Latin American culture loves food. At every festival or at every celebration, no matter what the subject for the celebration is, food will always be served. It’s best to enjoy all the local cuisines and to explore all the variety offered throughout the celebration.

Do note, that they love some rather spicy food, so you’re going to have to build up that spice tolerance to fully acclimate yourself with the local cuisines. Also remember that in the Latin American traditions, it is considered rude to decline the offer of food. So you have to be ready not just for spice, but to thoroughly fill up.

DON’T shy away from being a part of the celebration.

The great thing about Latin American festivals is that they are very inclusive of everyone. Don’t be afraid to be a part of it. Latin American culture involves a lot of dancing, so lace up your dancing shoes and shake those hips.

Your Latina date will greatly appreciate you being very much involved in the celebration. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a twinkle toe, what matters is that you are having fun. It’s a celebration after all, might as well celebrate. Lose yourself to the colors and have fun.

DON’T expect to get by with just english

Let’s face it, sometimes you go to a foreign place and english just isn’t a language they speak. This will be quite common when travelling through Latin America. Latin America is primarily a spanish speaking region and so it would be best to brush up on the Spanish 101. A little bit of spanish will get you by, but you do still have to practice care.

Practicing your spanish will also be a great chance for better communication with your partner. A part of immersing yourself in the culture is learning the local language as well, there will be a lot of things you’ll miss during the festival if you don’t brush up on your spanish.

DO embrace the culture.

Take the opportunity to learn and embrace the culture of your Latin American partner. Festivals are great events to learn more about culture and traditions. They would greatly appreciate it if you ask them about the history behind the celebration or the festival. Seize the opportunity to use the festival to connect deeper and to let her know that you’re not just interested in her but interested in her culture and her traditions.

Festivals dates are a great way to enjoy your time with your Latina partner. This will allow you to see her in her cultural light. Seize every opportunity you get to make her feel special.