Ronald Soriano

Student

RIT/NTID

Ronald is a current student and a leader in the Latin American Deaf Club.

What is your nationality?
I am proud to be Mexican-American; my parents and family are from Mexico.

What or who has been your biggest cultural influence?
My parents and family have been my biggest inspiration. They have shown and taught me their history and traditions. They have shown me to love and care. They have supported me and taught me how to cook family recipes, Spanish, and family history.

What would you like people to know about your culture?
I would like people to know that my family and I are proud to be Mexicans and enjoy celebrating Hispanic/Latino heritage month. We also enjoy celebrating our other traditions like Day of the Dead, and the three kings and more.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is conchas and carne asada.

What is a fun fact about yourself?
I am the first child to graduate college in the United States.

What would be a good source of learning about something about your culture? (this can be a book, site, video etc.) ​
Ronnie encourages you to review the links below;​
Chimu Blog: The Culture and Customs of Mexico​​
Wikipedia: Culture of Mexico​
YouTube: My First Day of the Dead in Mexico​
YouTube: Luis Miguel – La Fiesta del Mariachi​
YouTube: México en la piel – Luis Miguel