Limberto is pictured above with multiple red lipstick marks on his face and several not pictured on the other side of his face. The red lipstick symbolizes the affectionate nature of Cuban culture. Because family is a “key value” that “guides interactions” regardless of whether or not one is blood-related kin, everyone demonstrates their love for one another through kisses and hugs. The love language of touch bonds the kin together and serves as an equalizer for friends and family.
Lara, Ana-Maurine “What is culture? ” (Lecture, Introduction to World Cultures, Eugene, OR, October 10, 2017).