Regla (disambiguation) facts for kids

Regla is a Spanish word meaning "rule." It can refer to different places, traditions, and even people, especially in Cuba.

Places Called Regla

Regla is a name found in a few important locations.

Regla, Cuba

Regla is a busy municipality in Havana, Cuba. A municipality is like a town or a district within a larger city. It's known for its history and culture.

La Regla de Perandones

This is a small area in Spain. It's one of 54 parish councils in a place called Cangas del Narcea. A parish council is a local government group that helps manage a small community.

Traditions and Religions

The word "Regla" is also part of the names of some important cultural and religious traditions.

Santería

Santería is a syncretic religion that started in Cuba. "Syncretic" means it blends different beliefs, in this case, West African traditions with Roman Catholicism. Santería is also known by other names like La Regla de Ocha or La Regla Lucumi. These names show how it follows certain rules or "reglas."

Palo Religion

Palo is another religion that came from Africa to Cuba. It is sometimes called Regla de Palo. Like Santería, it has its own set of rules and practices.

Guaracheros de Regla

This is a famous carnival comparsa from Havana, Cuba. A comparsa is a group of people who perform music and dance together, especially during carnivals and celebrations. The Guaracheros de Regla are known for their lively performances.

Plants Named Regla

The word "Regla" can also be found in the name of a plant.

Salvia regla

This is a type of mountain sage. It's a plant that grows only in a specific area: west Texas in the United States. When a plant grows only in one place, it's called endemic to that area.

People Named Regla

Many talented athletes from Cuba share the name Regla.

Regla Bell

Regla Bell was born in 1970. She is a Cuban Olympic volleyball athlete. She played for her country in the Olympic Games.

Regla Torres

Regla Torres was born in 1975. She is also a Cuban Olympic volleyball athlete. She is very famous for her skills in volleyball.

Regla Cárdenas

Regla Cárdenas was born in 1975. She is a Cuban heptathlete. A heptathlete is an athlete who competes in seven different track and field events.

Regla Leyén

Regla Leyén was born in 1979. She is a Cuban Olympic judo athlete. Judo is a type of martial art and sport.

See also

In Spanish: Regla para niños

• La Regla (disambiguation)