What does it mean to be honduran?

To be honduran means first of all to be born in Honduras. It does not matter if your parents come from Spain, France, Chile or any other country, if you are born here you are honduran. We have a strong national identity although some people do not notice it. Very rarely we classify people according to their race or ancestry. It means to celebrate proudly the 15th of September, our Day of Independence from the spanish domain over our country; to appreciate our natural wonders like The International Reserve of Rio Platano, our flora and fauna ("Rhyncholaelia digbyana", our national flower and the "Guara Roja, our national animal); and cultural heritage like the ancient ruins of Copan . To be honduran is to know, remember and put on practice the Honduran traditions and customs anywhere we go. Is to love and take care of our country in any situation we can and to feel glad when the national anthem (one of the best in Latin America) is played. To be honduran is to fight against delinquency that affects more and ore each day and promote so it can be a better place to live for our honduran brothers and for our families. Is to applaud and cherish the products and the art made in our country and by our compatriots to lift Honduras name on high. Is to love our typical dishes such as "Tapados", "Sopas Marineras" and "Baleadas". Is to have family reunions and be updated once in a while about their lives and wherabouts. Is to have played "Chimbiricuarta" (hide/seek verion in Honduras) sometime when being a child. Means to be grateful with those who persevere and work in a honest way so Honduras economical situation improves for everyone . Is to be cordial and give a warm welcome to those who visit our country. Is to know who the "Indio Lempira" is- a national hero. Is to feel identify when a flag with 3 stripes, 2 blue and 1 white at the middle with five stars, the middle star symbolizing our beloved Honduras, flutters in it´s flagpole. To be honduran means to be "CATRACHO."