by garycjones | Apr 19, 2022 | Culture
he traditional national sport of Mexico is Charreria, which consists of a series of equestrian events. The national horse of Mexico, used in Charreria, is the Azteca. Bullfighting, a tradition brought from Spain, is also popular. Mexico has the...
by garycjones | Apr 19, 2022 | Culture
The foundation of Mexican music comes from its indigenous sounds and heritage. The original inhabitants of the land used drums (such as the teponaztli), flutes, rattles, conches as trumpets and their voices to make music and dances....
by garycjones | Apr 19, 2022 | Culture
Mexican cuisine is known for its blending of Indigenous and European cultures. The cuisine was inscribed in 2010 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.[21] Traditionally, the main Mexican ingredients...
by garycjones | Apr 19, 2022 | Culture
Mexicans celebrate their Independence from Spain on September 16, and other holidays are celebrated with festivals known as “Fiestas”. Many Mexican cities, towns, and villages hold a yearly festival to commemorate their local patron saints....
by garycjones | Apr 19, 2022 | Culture
he history of Mexican cinema dates to the beginning of the 20th century when several enthusiasts of the new medium documented historical events – most particularly the Mexican Revolution. The Golden Age of Mexican cinema is the name given to the period...
by garycjones | Apr 19, 2022 | Culture
With thirty-four sites, Mexico has more sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list than any other country in the Americas; most of the sites pertain to Mexico’s architectural history. Mesoamerican architecture in Mexico is best known for its public,...
