How Has The Government Shaped Mexico's Culture

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How has Mexico’s government shaped the culture? The pre-existing culture of the indigenous Mexican people, Spanish culture, and a few other lesser influences from Europe, Africa, and Asia have all influenced present-day Mexican culture. During the 300 years that Spain ruled over Mexico, the cultures of the native people and the Spaniards fused with occasional flashes of other cultures. This is what influenced most of current-day Mexico’s culture. However, during the late 19th century, after Mexico gained independence, the government actively encouraged cultural fusion and shared attributes to establish a national identity. Therefore, factors such as social class, location, gender, family relationships, religion, etc. All have an impact on …show more content…

Approximately 89% of the population identifies as Roman Catholics. Thus, the majority of Mexicans practice Roman Catholicism, a significant aspect of Mexican culture influenced by the Spanish. Much of Mexico’s art is from its indigenous people and the Spanish. Known for their pottery, colorful embroidered garments, cotton or wool shawls, and colorful baskets and rugs. Also known for pre-Columbian architecture such as public, ceremonial, and urban monumental buildings. Later, when the Spanish came, and brought their religion with them, uniting with the indigenous, they built churches, monuments, and other religious arts. Subsequent to the Mexican Revolution, a new generation of artists rose, creating paintings, murals, and photography. September 16 is Mexico's Independence Day, one of the country's many national holidays. Depending on the holiday, Mexicans can celebrate with parades, fireworks, dancing, or burning candles and decorating with beautiful flowers and colorful utensils. Day of the Dead (Da de los Muertos) is one of the national holidays observed in Mexico, a day on which Mexicans celebrate the belief that the deceased return to spend a day with them. Originating from the …show more content…

However, because of Americanization, through film and television, a new gift-giving economy was born. Overall, a multitude of Mexico's national holidays originate from long-standing customs and beliefs or have been influenced by foreign nations, as Mexico was encouraged to do by the government. Mexican food is a fusion of foods from the Spanish and indigenous people. Corn, beans, meats, potatoes, tomatoes, seafood, chili peppers, squash, nuts, avocados, and so forth are ingredients of traditional Mexican cuisine, and using those ingredients makes popular Mexican recipes. Fun fact: chocolate originated from Mexico and was a prize for the Aztecs. Furthermore, since Mexico exports more than it imports, many Mexicans stick to their traditional cuisine. Nevertheless, Mexicans are incorporating foreign flavors into their traditional dishes as they become more and more influenced by other nations. Sports are a big part of Mexican culture. The national sport of Mexico is called Cherria (or Jaripeo), which uses the national horse of Mexico, the Azteca. The Spanish also brought bullfighting to Mexico, and it became popular. Now, Mexico is home to the largest bullfighting arena in the world, with space for up to 48,000 spectators. The most

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