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zp artifact #5

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 Zykeria Presswood Artifact #5: Torogoz; the national bird  I chose the Torogoz because it is El Salvador's national bird: Turquoise- browed motmot.The bird is 34 cm and weighs 2.3 oz. It has a mostly grey-blue body with a rofous back and body. The Torogoz is the national bird of El Salvador and a lot of people feel a connection to it because it represents the beauty of the Salvadoran nature and their need for freedom in our country. The national bird of El Salvador was declared as such by a legislative compromise that was approved on October 21, 1999. (National Bird, 2023) This bird is also known in some places as the “ talapo ” because it received the honor of popularity for its singular beauty, which is observed in their plumage of many beautiful colors. also this bird is a symbol of family unity because reflects the participation in partners in the care of their chicks babies. Unfortunately, this bird is in danger of extinction. (National Bird, 2023) The bird is impor...
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zp artifact #4

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 Zykeria Presswood Artifact #4: Corn and Beans      Corn and Beans are a staple food of El Salvador. Most traditional dishes in El Salvador are made from corn and beans.  Traditional grains grown in El Salvador include white corn, sorghum, rice, and edible beans. These crops make up the fundamental diet for most Salvadorans and are produced on virtually all small farms. (Wikipedia, 2023) Corn and beans are important to Salvadoran culture because they are the main ingredients in dishes like tamales, quesadillas,       One of El Salvador's notable dishes is the pupusas.  Like Corn Cakes,  Pupusas  are handmade corn tortillas (made of masa de maiz or masa de arroz ,  a maize or rice flour dough used in Latin stuffed America   stuffed with one or more of the following: cheese (usually a soft Salvadoran cheese such as  quesillo , similar to mozzarella),  chicharron  or refried b...
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ZP:artifact #3

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 Zykeria Presswood El Salvador #3 artifact: Balsa tree Balsa trees are native to El Salvador. Balsa Trees  yield excellent lumber as well as resin that is used in the manufacture of antiseptics and medicinal gums. It is also used for fuel.  Balsa trees grow extremely fast, often up to 27 metres in 10-15 years, and do not usually live beyond 30 to 40 years. They are often cultivated in dense patches, (admin, 2018)  Ochroma pyramidale , commonly known as the  balsa tree , is a large, fast-growing tree native to the Americas. It is the sole member of the genus  Ochroma . Balsa wood is popular for light, stiff structures in model bridge tests, model buildings, and construction of model aircraft. It is also used in the manufacturing of wooden crankbaits for fishing, makeshift pens for calligraphy, composites, surfboards, boats, "breakaway" props for theatre and television, and even in the floor pans of the Chevrolet Corvette. I chose balsa trees becaus...
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El Salvador Artifact #2

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 Zykeria Presswood El Salvador Artifact #2: Volcanos  El Salvador is known as the Land of Volcanoes, frequent earthquake and volcanic activity. It is the only country in Central America that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean sea. I chose Volcanoes because El Salvador is rich in the history of volcanic eruptions. The largest eruption recorded was the  Tierra Blanca Joven eruption of Lake Ilopango, dating back to the mid 5th century A.D, it was the largest volcanic eruption recorded on earth.  Luckily,  The volcanoes around San Salvador have not exhibited any volcanic hazard for four generations. El Salvador has 170 volcanoes, In fact, 90% of the salvadoran territory has volcanic materials.  Currently, El Salvador has 23 active volcanoes, of which 6 are frequently monitored for seismic activity which are: Santa Ana, Izalco, San Salvador, San Vicente, and Chaparrastique, stratovolcanoes; the Ilopango volcanic Caldera is also observed. (Country profile...
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El Salavdor Artifact #1

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Zykeria Presswood El Salvador Artifact #1: The El Salvadorian flag El Salvador is a strong country, rich in history with a population of  6,377,853, and rich in natural history. The flag itself has its meaning based on the natural components of the land.  I chose the National flag because  it would be the first thing someone uses to describe or reference the country.  It's also an important piece of the culture due to its representation of the government standing between Guatemala and Mexico, Salvador did not want to be apart of either, declaring its own independence. The El Salvadorian flag is also very similar to the American Flag, it has strong symbolism similarities, which aren't coincidental since the U.S had significant impact in the helping of Salvador in the civil  war. This artifact relates to the Spanish culture because its a representation of the unity of a nation, it represents equality and the three branches of Sal...
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