Iberia- Portugal Day!
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Iberia- Portugal Day!
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The fourth image is an overhead view of a mass amount of people celebrating Portugal Day. Portugal Day, called Iberia, is an annual street festival that celebrates the Portuguese people, language, and their culture. It has become an immensely popular event for people of all ethnicities, not just for Portuguese-Americans. The camera distance is far enough where faces of the people aren’t visible, but close enough where the audience can see details of the event. The camera angle is above all of the people and shows just how many crowded around the streets for the festival. The large sum of people creates a bigger sense of community of the city. Many different skins colors and races are visible in the picturing showing a conjoining of everybody, not just the Hispanic community. The Portuguese and American flags are visible on a pole in the center of the picture, creating a sense of welcoming and warmth for viewers that may potentially be interested in attending the festival themselves. Media often stereotypes the Latino culture as heavy alcohol drinkers. This media stereotype is prevalent in the image as a giant can of Miller Lite in the background, which may catch the attention of the audience. The image evokes a sense of fun and celebration for people of all ethnicities during the Iberia festivities.
