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Day of the Dead is a vibrant celebration honoring deceased loved ones. In the Southwest, families create colorful altars with photos, favorite foods, and marigolds.

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While often misunderstood as Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. In the Southwest, it's celebrated with parades, music, and traditional foods.

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This nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for lodging. Communities in the Southwest often hold processions and parties.

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This colorful, hand-painted pottery originated in Spain but has become a significant part of Mexican culture. In the Southwest, you can find beautiful Talavera-inspired pieces.

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These intricate paper banners are a staple in Mexican celebrations. They're often seen in the Southwest during festivals.

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Huipils are traditional garments worn by indigenous women in Mexico and Central America. In the Southwest, you can find modern adaptations of this art form.

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Tamales are a beloved staple in Mexican cuisine, and the Southwest has its own delicious variations.

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The Southwest is famous for its use of various chiles in cooking. From green chile stew to spicy salsas, these flavors are integral to the region's cuisine.

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This refreshing rice-based drink is popular in Mexico and the Southwest. It's perfect for hot summer days.

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Traditional Mexican HORCHATA Recipe | Villa Cocina

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Mariachi bands are an iconic part of Mexican culture, and they're very popular in the Southwest.

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Mariachi Estelares de Colorado performs at Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival

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These traditional Mexican folk dances are vibrant and energetic. Many schools in the Southwest offer Baile Folklórico classes.

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These narrative songs often tell stories of heroes, history, and daily life. They're an important part of Mexican and Southwestern musical tradition.

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Lead Photo: Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla

Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla

Corridos are part of the fabric of Mexico's history. Many stories of the people's struggles during the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900s were recorded by crooners who turned them into shareable corridos. Over time, corridos have evolved to become narrative songs filled with romance, heartbreak, folklore or debauchery that are usually paired with a moral lesson. For Mexican-Americans today, corridos are still very much imprinted in the culture as they bump during family parties.

In any Mexican-American family function or carne asada, the classic corridos of Mexican greats like Los Tigres del Norte, Chalino Sánchez, Ramon Ayala and Los Tucanes de Tijuana can most likely be heard blaring. The stories these artists tell in their corridos have moved the action to the bars, the rancho and sometimes the drug trade routes. Narcocorridos were specifically born out of the aforementioned movement. These songs, whether celebrating triumphs or warning of tragedy, are the pulse of Mexican people.

That pulse continues to beat with the recent incarnation of corridos by a new wave of Mexican-American singers who are applying an urbano twist and taking their messages to the streets. In whatever form, corridos are forever. To celebrate the storied genre, here are 10 that never get old.

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These 10 Classic Corrido & Regional Mexican Anthems Still Slap

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Lead Photo: Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla Corridos are part of the fabric of Mexico's history. Many stories of the people's struggles during the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900s were recorded by crooners who turned them into shareable corridos.

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The blend of Spanish and English is common in the Southwest. Explore how this linguistic phenomenon reflects the region's cultural fusion.

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Spanglish in the SOuthwest United States

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GOAL! Work Cited Alba, Alejandro. “24 Everyday Words You Didn't Know Were Spanglish.” BuzzFeed, Buzzfeed, 28 July 2014, www.buzzfeed.com/alejandroalba/spanglish-words-your-parents-hate-hearing?utm_term=.otja0ejOd#.seBz6mkDg. Accessed 26 Apr. 2017. “Hispanic Population.”

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Authors like Sandra Cisneros and Rudolfo Anaya have captured the Mexican-American experience in their works.

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Mexican proverbs often carry deep cultural wisdom. Share some common dichos with your class and discuss their meanings.

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20 Classic Mexican Quotes and Proverbs in Spanish

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These unique Mexican quotes in Spanish celebrate Mexican culture. Check out this list of 20 classic Mexican quotes and proverbs in Spanish!