79% of Costa Ricans Prefer Partying To Dance Show

Manuel Obregon, the Ministro Cultura y Juventud (Minister of Culture and Youth) released on Friday a survey that shows that almost 80% of Costa Ricans prefer traditional "fiestas" while only 2% are interested in watching dance show.



The survey, “Primera Encuesta Nacional de Hábitos y Prácticas Culturales” took in the response of some 3.381 people over the age of six with the objective of providing a cultural indicator.

The survey allowed to learn frequency and use of public spaces devoted to cultural activities, identify cultural habits and practices, in accordance with the national, urban and rural sociodemographic characteristics.

The report says that 79.9% said they attended "traditional festivals", while only 32.1% visited cultural centres. In contrast, only 2.1% reported going to a traditional dance and music show.

The most surprising fact is that among traditional dishes, 51.% of Costa Ricans preferred the Gallo Pinto, while only 3.6% fo the respondents preferred Tamales.

The Ministro said that the survey also provides the socio demographic and interests of the population in terms of cultural goods and services, in order to optimally guide the design of strategic development plans.