Compare And Contrast Mexico And Chinese Culture

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Have you ever walked pasted a living, breathing skeleton? For that matter have you have seen an entire parade of them? This is a very common sight at the end of October in the Mexican culture. Who really needs personal space? The Chinese culture has neither the time nor space to allow for personal space. The Mexican and Chinese cultures may seem as if they are worlds apart, but both hold a significant importance in the world. There are enormous differences in these two cultures this is a gift and should be celebrated as such. Mexico a place very near and dear to Texan hearts is a culture that most of us are fairly familiar with. In saying that there were many aspects that I personally were not familiar with and I found highly interesting. …show more content…

These characteristics make China and Mexico rich and of life. Mexico and China both hold a very long and meaningful history dating back to the early age of man. Both cultures have managed to leave a lasting impact on the world with their history. Mexico has the Mayan’s and Aztec’s contributing the many advances in written language, agriculture, and mathematics. China too would offer advancements in mathematics, agriculture, and written language although. Ch 'in dynasty 221-207 B. C. would provide the world with standardized writing and language, standardized money, standardized system of measurement, irrigation projects, and the building of the Great …show more content…

Both cultures hold grand and elaborate festivals and celebrations that are full of beautiful colors and decorations. These celebrations may have different names and customs, but a huge similarity in these two cultures is the facts that almost all of their holidays are focused on remembering the loved one’s spirits. Mexico’s Día de Los Muertos “Day of The Dead” and China’s Ghost Festival are a significant dedication to the dead. During these holidays, families will join together to remember lost loved ones and celebrate their lives. Both cultures will build an alter type form where they will place pieces from the person’s

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