MEXICO CULTURAL AWARENESS Most Americans associate Mexico by the American commercialized traditions such as Cinco de Mayo, but actual Mexican culture is more diverse than we all know. The Largest Spanish speaking country in the world, bordered with the United State to its north and two southern border countries Belize and Guatemala, Mexico boast 9,330km of pristine coastline. Mexico is roughly three times the size of Texas, with an estimated 122.3 million citizens currently living in Mexico. Mexico features world famous beaches, mountain ranges, volcanoes, deserts and even rainforests. The people that permanently reside in these areas are just as diverse as the lands they live call home. THE GOVERNMENT
Mexico is a Federal Republic which is broken into 31 states and one Capitol City; Mexico City. These states are free lands and even have their own constitution. While not actually considers a
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The Day of the Dead is celebrated from the 31st of October until the 2nd of November. The day of the Dead is celebrated in every part of Mexico and by people of Mexican decent worldwide. The Day of the Dead is a time where families gather to remember loved ones that have passed away. There are three days of celebrating, for three very distinct reasons. The 31st of October is All Hallows Eve where it is believed that the souls of loved ones that passed away are free to come back to the land of the living and reunite with their families. On the 1st of November it is Dia de los Innocentes; the day of the innocents. On this day Mexican families will visit the graves and mourn children that have passed away. Often times while visiting the graves of the children, families will bring toys and candy with them to be left on the graves of the children. Then on the 2nd of
In the Hispanic culture, The Day of the Dead is a very special holiday celebrated in Hispanic communities. The Day of The Dead is a celebration that last two days. It occurs on November 1 and 2. On November 1, they have a celebration for the young. On November 2, they give honor to family members who have passed away. Traditionally they set up alters in their homes with pictures, candles, foods, and many other decorations. They believe this holiday connects them to their dead ancestors and allows the spirits to be welcomed back. It is one of the biggest celebrations in Hispanic communities and is a very meaningful celebration. One of the specific holidays that is celebrated in the US is called Martian Luther King Jr. Day. This day is in honor of Martian Luther King Jr. and his fight for civil rights. His actions have had a huge impact on America and has become a role model for not only African Americans, but for everyone. He died for fighting for what was right and is honored on this day only in America. Both the Hispanic and US cultures have their own specific holidays only celebrated in these
It is a loving ritual, full of joy and remembrance. For those who did not grow up in a culture that celebrates such a celebration, these practices and rituals might seem odd. But bear in mind that in the US, it is common for people to visit the graves of their family members and friends who have left this earth, to leave flowers and to reconnect with their loved ones. Dia de los Muertos is similar to this common American practice, so you can see that the Day of the Dead is not that unusual. Dia de los Muertos allows the dead to live again. During this time it is believed that the deceased return to their earthly homes to visit and rejoice with their loved ones. The Days of the Dead are celebrated as a way of retaining connections with the unseen world a world we will all return to one
The infamous "Day of the Dead" or dia de los muertos actually takes place over a period of 2 days. It is the largest and most elaborate celebration in mexico all year long, its even bigger than Christmas. In the past, this period marked the time when the deceased could return to the world of the living and visit their loved ones, but now it is usually a time to celebrate, remember, and pray for their souls.
El Dia de los Muertos was brought to the United States when Mexican-Americans underwent a cultural reawakening in the early 1970s. The holiday's popularity has since spread to other races and cultures. The Day of the Dead celebrates life past and present, and not just death alone. Revelers construct ofrendas, the offerings of food, drinks, cigarettes, toys, and candy, set out for returning souls. Revelers take joy in honoring the dead, usually with music, dancing, crafts and food.
...parts of the celebration, October 31st, November 1st, and finally November 2nd. On October 31st, it is seen that the kid’s souls return. November 1st is considered the adult’s day of returning, and November 2nd is when all souls have returned from the dead and there is a big celebration. People of Mexico celebrate by making many baked goods and cooking meals, making objects such as masks and decorating papers and toy coffins to prepare for the return of the souls.
In conclusion, for many, Mexico is simply a country on a map. Even becoming a place that they wish to keep from and forget. For others like me, however; it was a place that hasn’t only reconnected me with my culture, but a home where I had the good fortune of reuniting me with my loved ones. Also, having had helped me come to terms with myself, my trip allowed me to find myself and recover what I had left
Mexico City was built above the Aztec City. Which was built above a lake, an actual lake, and after the many years it’s slowly starting to sink. During its time, the Aztec empire ruled over that area, until one day Spanish explorer Hernan Contes made it clear he was there to conquer the area. The Aztec emperor, when he first heard the news did nothing as he feared Cortez was a god and even offered him gift despite Cortez being there to take over. Mexico City is home to many beautiful museums, in fact it’s among one of the cities with the most museums in the world, which some are free in the weekends.
When we hear discussions or read articles about drug wars, killings, and illegal immigration into the United States, many of us immediately think of Mexico. As a nation, Mexico is a much greater country than these commonly referred to issues. Mexico is a country with a broad history, deep family culture, and an economy fueled by oil and tourism. The United States Department of State (USDS) offers a broad range of information on countries outside the US, including Mexico. I found a wealth of information about Mexico through the USDS Background Note provided on their website located at www.state.gov. I will outline for you the key information found in this report, and others, related to the Mexican economy, culture, and more.
In the Hispanic culture such as Guatemala and Mexico, the Dia de Los Mortos is celebrate on November 1st and 2nd. Families’ getter to go to the cemeteries together; they clean the graveyard and bring flowers to their loved ones. They also decorate skulls with the name of the departed written on the forehead. Many
Mexican American history began in the16th century under Spanish colonialism. The Spanish had a goal of conquest and colonization. Evidently, that goal was successfully accomplished because when the Spanish first arrived in 1492 Mexico’s population was fourteen million, but by the end of the 16th century it had drastically declined to one million. Numbers decreased because of the cruel treatment, forced labor, and disease brought by the Spanish. The Spanish eventually controlled most of the territory in the Southwest and over three hundred towns had been established for the purpose of control and conversion. The Spanish imposed conditions on the natives of Mexico that would belittle them. They aimed to convert them in order to make them re...
This is often attributed to their Spanish colonialists. However, about 5% of the population can speak in other languages including Nahuatl and Mayan. Most of the citizens have adopted the Spanish culture. The dominant religion is Christianity even though other faiths exist (Miller, 2015). Mexico has a sophisticated and extensive culinary culture, with a myriad of regional cuisine. The main components of Mexican meals are beans, chilies, and corn. Corn is eaten in a multitude of forms. Mexicans value the family, and the father is the head of the household (Lira, Robson & Klooster, 2016). The country also has a long cultural history, and many old archeological sites are fund all throughout the country. A large number of Mexicans live in cities. However, a few of them reside in rural areas. The county is comprised of several ethnic groups. The Mexicans also consider hierarchy and business as critical. Essentially, their cultural attributes have been vital to the cohesion of the
Mexico is bordered by the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. In the east is the Gulf of Mexico. The center of Mexico is a great plateau with mountain chains on the east and west and also with ocean low lands.
Mexican national culture slowly emerged from a process of accommodation between the indigenous cultures and the Spanish colonial domination that lasted three centuries. Mexico gained independence in 1821. In the nineteenth century, the formation of the national culture and polity remained a difficult task mainly due to political instability, military uprisings, and foreign invasions. During this time Mexico lost large portions of its original territory. Most important in this respect was the war with the United States between 1846 and 1848, which broke out when the United States attempted to annex independent Texas. The war...
Mexico is a country that is not that fundamentally different from the United States in economic terms. It is a relatively large country when compared to its fellow Latin American countries, and it is highly populated, with around 107,029,000 people in 2005. The setup of Mexico is not that different from the U.S.’ because the country is divided into states that have their own governor, and there is a specific district for the capitals of both countries.