30-488: José Pedro Damiani (October 10, 1921 – August 25, 2007) was an Uruguayan politician and accountant. He was the Uruguayan president of the "Club Atlético Peñarol" . This article about a Uruguayan politician is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Uruguayan people Uruguayans ( Spanish : uruguayos ) are people identified with the country of Uruguay , through citizenship or descent. Uruguay
60-457: A darker color and firmer consistency. If using condensed milk from a box, it should be wrapped in about 5 to 6 layers of aluminum foil to prevent it from bursting. It is also possible to place the condensed milk in a glass jar and boil it in the pressure cooker. In this method, different ingredients can also be added to the sweetened condensed milk, such as shredded coconut or peanuts. However, certain precautions need to be taken, such as wrapping
90-520: A god, but not belonging to any religion, while 14% were atheist or agnostic . Political observers consider Uruguay the most secular country in the Americas. Uruguay's secularization began with the relatively minor role of the church in the colonial era, compared with other parts of the Spanish Empire . The small numbers of Uruguay's indigenous peoples and their fierce resistance to proselytism reduced
120-640: A melting pot of different peoples, with the difference that it has traditionally maintained a model that promotes cultural assimilation , hence the different cultures have been absorbed by the mainstream. Uruguay has one of the most homogeneous populations in South America; the most common ethnic backgrounds by far being those from Spain, Italy, Germany and France i.e. Spanish Uruguayans , Italian Uruguayans , German Uruguayans , French Uruguayans and Polish Uruguayans . Most Uruguayans descend from colonial-era settlers and immigrants from Europe with almost 88% of
150-450: A number of local musical forms. The most distinctive ones are tango , murga , a form of musical theater, and candombe , an Afro-Uruguayan type of music which occur yearly during the Carnival period. There is also milonga , a folk guitar and song form deriving from Spanish traditions and related to similar forms found in many Hispanic-American countries. The famed tango singer Carlos Gardel
180-591: A term popular in Mexico); also in Mexico and some Central American countries dulce de leche made with goat's milk is called ' cajeta '. In the Philippines, dulce de leche made with carabao (water buffalo) milk is called dulce gatas , and is a specialty of Negros Occidental province. In French, it is called confiture de lait (milk jam). In France, it is traditional in the regions of Normandy and Savoy , where it
210-687: Is a confectionery popular in Latin America, France, Poland, and the Philippines prepared by slowly heating sugar and milk over several hours. The substance takes on a spreadable, sauce-like consistency and derives its rich flavour and colour from non-enzymatic browning . It is typically used to top or fill other sweet foods. Spanish dulce de leche and Brazilian Portuguese doce de leite ( Portuguese: [ˈdosi dʒi ˈlejtʃi] ) mean "sweet [made] of milk". Other names in Spanish include manjar ("delicacy"), arequipe and leche quemada ("burnt milk",
240-476: Is caused by a combination of two common non-enzymatic browning reactions called caramelization and the Maillard reaction . Another method of preparation, similar to Russian boiled condensed milk known as "varyonaya sgushchyonka", involves using canned or boxed sweetened condensed milk and cooking it in a pressure cooker for 20 to 25 minutes for a light color and slightly soft consistency, or 40 to 45 minutes for
270-533: Is commonly served with fromage blanc or crêpes . The same confectionery is also known as kajmak in Polish cuisine , named after Turkish kaymak , a kind of clotted cream . Kajmak is most commonly used for wafers or the mazurek pie traditionally eaten at Easter. There are various stories about its origin. Some reports say it originated in Indonesia in the 6th century . Later it would have being brought to
300-598: Is especially high in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France. In the Americas, emigration is mostly to the United States , Canada , Argentina , and other nearby Latin American countries such as Brazil and Chile . In Oceania, emigration is mainly to Australia , and to a lesser extent, New Zealand . Dulce de Leche Dulce de leche ( Spanish: [ˈdulse ðe ˈletʃe, ˈdulθe] ), caramelized milk , milk candy , or milk jam
330-509: Is home to people of different ethnic origins. As a result, many Uruguayans do not equate their nationality with ethnicity, but with citizenship and their allegiance to Uruguay. Colloquially, primarily among other Spanish -speaking Latin American nations, Uruguayans are also referred to as " orientals [as in Easterners] " ( Spanish : orientales ). Uruguay is, along with much of the Americas ,
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#1733093654061360-614: The Philippines , Spain , and finally into Latin America . Apocryphal stories also suggest it was brought to the Americas by important historical figures like Napoleon or Argentinian general Juan Manuel de Rosas . In 2003, Argentina attempted to declare dulce de leche as national patrimony but countries across South America and Central America objected due to its popularity all over the continent. The most basic recipe calls for slowly simmering milk and sugar, stirring almost constantly until
390-476: The working class line. Spanish is the de facto national language . The standard language, virtually spoken by the entire population is Uruguayan Spanish , which is a variant of Rioplatense Spanish . It has a strong influence of the Italian language and its different dialects due to the number of immigrants that the country received. French and Italian have great relevance in society, having been part of
420-644: The 2011 census. People with Amerindian ancestry can be found in the north of Uruguay, primarily in Tacuarembó Department , where the Amerindian ancestry accounts for 20% of the population. A 1996 census identified that 12,600 people in Uruguay were Amerindian descendants. In 2006, a census confirmed that there were 115,118 Uruguayans that descended from one Amerindian ethnic group, the Charrúas , reaching up to 4% of
450-438: The colonial period prior to 1810. More recent immigrants from Europe, largely from Italy, Germany and France, arrived in the great migratory wave during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Today, Uruguay's culture is influenced heavily by its European roots which is evident in its language, food and other aspects of everyday life. Up to 2.4% of the population are of Mestizo (European- Amerindian ) ancestry according to
480-500: The contribution of its alternating early settlers from Spain and Portugal, and important influence of European immigrants – Italians, French, Portuguese, Romanians, and Greeks, among others- and traditions blended with Amerindian and African elements. Uruguay has Portuguese and Spanish colonial architectural heritage and many writers, artists, and musicians. Candombe is the most important example of African influence by slaves . Charrua and Guaraní traditions can be seen in mate ,
510-647: The country's population. In 2005, Sinthia Pagano, M.D conducted a genetic study, detecting that 38% of Uruguayans may have expressed partial genetic influence from the Amerindian population. Another study found that 34% of the population has Amerindian admixture. Africans , Blacks and Mulattos in Uruguay are more or less 209,662 and they are mostly found in Montevideo , Rivera Department , Artigas Department , Salto Department and Cerro Largo Department . A 2011 census marked that there are more than 300,000 African descendants and that 80% of Afro-Uruguayans are under
540-654: The department of Río Negro . Also there are Mennonite colonies in the department of Río Negro like Gartental and El Ombú, in Canelones Department called Colonia Nicolich, and in San José Department called Colonia Delta. El Ombú, is famous for its well-known Dulce de Leche "Claldy", and is located near the city of Young. European immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries heavily influenced Uruguayan culture and lifestyle. The large cities, including its capital Montevideo , have preserved European architecture,
570-601: The distinctly Uruguayan sounds mentioned above. The group Los Shakers , similar to the Beatles , deserve a special mention as the band that kickstarted the Uruguayan rock scene. The gaucho is a national symbol in Uruguay and Argentina but is also a strong culture in Paraguay and southern Brazil. Gauchos became greatly admired and renowned in legends, folklore and literature and became an important part of their regional cultural tradition. The rate of Uruguayan emigration to Europe
600-461: The educational curriculum until the 2000s. On the other hand, in the north-east of the country, the fronteiriço dialect is spoken, a mixture between Uruguayan Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese originated due to cultural exchange between the areas on both sides of the border. English is the most widespread foreign language among the Uruguayan people. Contemporary Uruguayan culture comes from
630-412: The influence of the ecclesiastical authorities. In 1837 civil marriage was recognized, and in 1861 the state took over the running of public cemeteries. In 1907 divorce was legalized and, in 1909 all religious instruction was banned from state schools. Under the influence of the innovative Colorado reformer José Batlle y Ordóñez (1903–1911), complete separation of church and state was introduced with
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#1733093654061660-416: The jar with a kitchen towel and lining the pressure cooker with another kitchen towel so that the bottom of the jar does not touch the cooker (as contact may cause the glass to shatter). The cooking time is similar to the previous method (around 35 to 40 minutes). Water should be added to the pressure cooker – enough to cover the cans, boxes, or jars of condensed milk. A small amount of vinegar can be added to
690-546: The latter being considered one of the greatest exponents of the art deco style. The majority of Uruguayans or their ancestors immigrated within the past five centuries, with the exception of the Native American population. People of total or partial European ancestry comprise 87.7% of Uruguay's population according to the 2011 official census and chose "white" as their principal or main ancestry. Early Uruguayans are descendants of colonists from Spain and Portugal during
720-593: The national drink. Both Uruguay and Argentina share its traditional gaúcho roots (which originated in Andalusia ). Uruguay has no official religion; church and state are officially separated, and religious freedom is guaranteed. A 2008 survey by the INE of Uruguay showed Catholicism as the main religion, with 45.7% of the population; 9.0% are non-Catholic Christians, 0.6% are Animists or Umbandists (an Afro-Brazilian religion), and 0.4% Jewish. 30.1% reported believing in
750-452: The new constitution of 1917 . Uruguay's capital has 12 synagogues, and a community of 20,000 Jews by 2011. With a peak of 50,000 during the mid-1960s, Uruguay has the world's highest rate of aliyah as a percentage of the Jewish population. The Baháʼí Faith is also practiced, along with Afro-Brazilian religions such as Quimbanda , Candomblé , and Umbanda . Music of Uruguay includes
780-698: The population being of European descent . The majority of these are Spaniards and Italians , followed by the French , Portuguese , Germans , Romanians, Greeks , British ( English or Scots ), Irish , Poles , Swiss , Russians , Bulgarians , Arab (mainly Lebanese and Syrians ), Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews and Armenians . There are also smaller numbers of Japanese , as well as Amerindians, mainly Charrúa , Minuán , Chaná, Güenoa and Guaraní . Montevideo, like Buenos Aires in Argentina and Santos in Brazil ,
810-443: The sugar dissolves (baking soda then can be added), after more constant stirring (between 1.5 – 2 hours) until the mixture thickens and finally turns a rich brown golden-brown colour. Other ingredients such as vanilla may be added for flavor. Much of the water in the milk evaporates and the mix thickens; the resulting dulce de leche is usually about a sixth of the volume of the milk used. The transformation that occurs in preparation
840-640: The water in the pressure cooker to prevent it from becoming discolored at the bottom. In all cases, once ready, it is important to let the dulce de leche cool completely, which takes about 2 hours. Dulce de leche can be eaten alone, but is more commonly used as a topping or filling for other sweet foods, such as cakes, churros , cookies (see alfajor ), waffles , flan cakes (aka crème caramel (known as pudim in Portuguese-speaking ones) (not to be confused with British pie-like variant of flan ), fruits like bananas and candied figs, and ice creams; it
870-483: Was a major seaport to dock ships coming from Europe and elsewhere and European settlement greatly affected Uruguay to have a more western oriented culture. Many colonies such as Nueva Helvecia-Colonia Suiza , a Swiss colony and Colonia Valdense, a Piedmontese Waldensian colony, are located in the department of Colonia . Also, there are towns founded by British settlers, like Conchillas and Barker . Two Russian colonies called San Javier and Colonia Ofir , are found in
900-696: Was born in Toulouse , France, then raised in Buenos Aires , but as an adult he obtained legal papers saying he was born in Tacuarembó , probably to avoid French military authorities. " La cumparsita " (little street procession, a grammatical diminutive of la comparsa) is a tango written in 1916 by the Uruguayan musician Gerardo Matos Rodríguez , It is among the most famous and recognizable tangos of all time. The popular music of Uruguay, which focuses on rock , jazz , and many other forms, frequently makes reference to
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