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IACA MAP 2018 - Work Sample #2: Juan Díes

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MASTER ARTIST SAMPLE —"El Gustito" [4:25] (son huasteco) traditional. Sones de Mexico Ensemble live at the Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago. Musicians: Juan Dies, bass, vocals; Lorena Iñiguez, jarana huasteca; Gonzalo Córdova, guitar, vocals; Juan Rivera, violin, vocals; Zacbe Pichardo, guitarra quinta huapanguera; Javier Saume, drums [February 21, 2015]

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They are famous corridos artist.

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Marc Anthony is a very famous artist for his tropical music.

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Marc Anthony is a very famous artist for his tropical music.

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My mom and her friends made this game up 

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My mom and her friends made this game up 

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its based of putting rocks into a bottle and throwing it into the river then go in the river and try to get it out.

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This is a game called Doña Blanca its passed of trying to prevent

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This is a game called Doña Blanca its passed of trying to prevent

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the person that isn't making the circle or is in the circle not to get to the person in the circle.

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And this is how you play it My dad he played it a Different way he had some seed and threw one in the air and then grabbed as much as he could and tried to catch the seed that he threw in the air in the hand where he grabbed the seeds but that's how he played but they don't play it that way anymore.

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como jugar matatenas. nivel 1 DE SIMPLE (basico)

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This Is a Game based of a blind chicken trying to find her egg

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This Is a Game based of a blind chicken trying to find her egg

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This Game is called el Palo Ensebado  and this is how you play it :

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This Game is called el Palo Ensebado  and this is how you play it :

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This game is called Vivora De La Mar and this is how you play it:

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This game is called Vivora De La Mar and this is how you play it:

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This Game is called el Buro this is a game that my Mom or Dad used to play

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Juego del burro bala (1) - Rodeo de la Expo Feria Guadalupe 2009

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This is a toy that Mexicans like  to play

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This is a toy that Mexicans like  to play

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Mexico clothing can be a little bit diffent but there clothing is full with colors and flowers.

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mexico clothes can be difernt than others so they can be difernt.

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mexico clothes can be difernt than others so they can be difernt.

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AMAZING ANIMALS IN MEXICO

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Mexico is home to amazing mammal species and wide array of birds, Most of the animals are critically endangered species and the region is biodiversity hotspot. Amazing wildlife and animals of Mexico includes Fox Squirrel, Lowland paca, spider monkey,porcupine,Jackrabbit,Mexican spinytail iguana, Jaguar,Jaguarundi,peccary and Pronghorn.

Mexican Rattlesnake

Mexican Rattlesnake or Crotalus basiliscus is a large size and venomous pit viper species, found in western Mexico. This Mexican west coast rattlesnake is one of the largest rattlesnake species in the world.

Ocelot

Ocelot is a medium-sized wild cat and similar in appearance to a clouded leopard or jaguar. The ocelot wild cat found in the forest of Mexico and also distributed in South American countries.

Greater Grison

Greater Grison are mustelid and native to Americas and southern Mexico. The Greater Grison found in cultivated areas,trees and has two extant species.

Coatimundi

White nosed coati or coatimundi are found in Mexico and New Mexico,member of the raccoon family. The coati are diurnal mammal but the raccoon and ringtail are nocturnal.

Mexican Spinytail Iguana

Mexican Spinytail Iguana is medium-sized lizard,found in western Mexico. The Mexican Iguana is most frequently imported species and one of the illegal hunting and trading lizard.

Opossum

Mexican mouse opossum is an arboreal species from Didelphidae family,mostly found dry deciduous forest and rainforest. The Opossum or possums are the only marsupial found in Mexico and North America.

Tamandua

Tamandua is one of the two species anteaters, live in grassland and forest of southeastern Mexico. The mexicana tamanduas anteater are nocturnal and much smaller than giant anteaters.

Mexican Redknee Tarantula

Mexican Redknee Tarantula is one of the large species of terrestrial tarantula, found in mountain ranges in Mexico. The Mexican redknee spider are one of the most well-known tarantula.

Eastern Kingsnake

Kingsnakes are colubrid species, endemic to Mexico and United States. The eastern kingsnakes eat other venomous snakes and one of the most popular species of snake to kept in captivity along with Mexican black kingsnakes.

Mexican Wolf

Mexican Wolf is one of the smaller species of Canidae and subspecies of gray wolf. The wolf is endangered and rarest subspecies of gray wolf in the world.

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10 Amazing Wildlife and Animals of Mexico

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Mexico is home to amazing mammal species and wide array of birds, Most of the animals are critically endangered species and the region is biodiversity hotspot. Amazing wildlife and animals of Mexico includes Fox Squirrel, Lowland paca, spider monkey,porcupine,Jackrabbit,Mexican spinytail iguana, Jaguar,Jaguarundi,peccary and Pronghorn.

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This toy is called balero

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Mexicans farm such as include tomatoes, wheat, coffee, sugarcane, sorghum and corn and bananas. (SURI)

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Mexico city has a/is a tropical and lines at an altitude and could be 7240 ft above see level too

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In Veracruz Where my mom is from there's a lot of mountains, its a place that's really green, there are rivers, and they make a lot of cattle, there are a lot of birds, there are monkeys, and many other animals, where my dad is from Hidalgo there are some places that are desert and some places that are not, there are mountains too but there are cactuses, there are not many trees, and there is a little bit of water,  (Animals) Snakes name of snake cascabel foxes, eagles and they are a lot of places where you dig and try to find metal to make jewelry there are a lot of hares they are also woodpeckers there are also lizards, land turtles.

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Monday-Friday 6:00 am wake up) 7:00 am go to school 1:30 get back from school) 2:00 pm eat) do homework 5:00 am you can play with friends or family) Saturday-Sunday 6:00 am help with chores then help out outside) 3:00 pm eat) 5:00 pm can go play) 7:00 Pm Family Reunion) 10:00 pm go to sleep.

Monday-Friday 4:30 wake up, 5:30 breakfast, 6:00 am go to work, 6:00 pm get out of work.

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(4:30 am they wake up) 5:30 breakfast) 6:00 am go to work) get out go work at 6:00 pm) 6:30 dinner) after dinner work on garden) 8:00 pm coffee with family) 9:30 go to bed) Monday - Friday) Saturday-Sunday 4:30 clean the house) 2:00 pm play with the family.

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Below we're going to look at some of the many Mexican traditions.

When we think of Mexico, many concepts spring to mind.

The cuisine, the weather, the landscape, and most likely the culture.

Mexico spans thousands of kilometers with differing customs and specialties according to which state you find yourself in.

Mexican Traditions

Many traditions of Mexico are unique to the country.

They feature a blend of native cultures such as Mayan as well as the Spanish/European traditions stemming from Catholicism.

No other place in the world has the Mexican style, that is, the culture and tradition that looks distinctly Mexican.

Mexican Celebrations And Traditions

Below are some of the most distinct or interesting traditions celebrations in Mexico that you'll find.

If you have ever been a victim of culture shock, hold onto your seat and buckle up for the ride!

There are many traditions deemed to be Mexican in origin, but can be found all over the world. That's not only because Mexican culture carries with the locals when they travel.

Popular Traditions in Mexico

It's because Mexican traditions are so iconic and commercially successful, that they crop up all over the place.

You'll see what this means with one tradition in particular...

Mexican Independence Day

Independence Day is a national public holiday is celebrated all over Mexico. Everywhere shuts up shop for the day: schools, banks, and businesses close for the celebration.

It celebrates the day Miguel Hidalgo is believed to have made the cry of independence (El Grito de la Independencia) in the town of Dolores (a town in the north-central part of the Mexican state of Guanajuato).

Hidalgo, (not to be confused with the state of Hidalgo) among others, was one of the nation's leaders during the War of Independence in Mexico.

The cry of Dolores (el Grito de Dolores), was made on September 15th, 1810 to motivate people to revolt against the Spanish.

Mexico's independence was declared September 28, 1821, but Mexicans celebrate independence every year on 16th September.

Dia De Los Muertos

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated and held on November 1st and 2nd. The national holiday gathers family and friends together to pray for and to remember those who have died.

It is commonly portrayed as a day of celebration rather than mourning, painting faces, and partaking in group festivities.

You may already be familiar with the famous skull designs and the Pixar movie COCO, which follows a young boy as he seeks the truth about his father on the Day of the Dead.

The annual celebration has become a national symbol and is taught in the nation's school system, typically asserting a native origin.

In 2008, the tradition was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

What better place than Mexico's capital to be for this event! See this guide on things to do in Mexico City for advice on what you can do.

Cinco de Mayo

An annual celebration held on May 5 (literally what 'cinco de mayo' means), oftentimes confused with Independence day.

The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.

The victory of the smaller Mexican force against a larger French force is a story of overcoming a seemingly impossible task.

A year after the battle, the French force defeated the Mexican army at the Second Battle of Puebla, and Mexico City fell to the invaders.

However, that first battle in which there was a glimmer of hope is an aspect of Mexican culture still prevalent today; with the first-ever Mexican heavyweight boxing champion Andy Ruiz Jr.

Will you be visiting this region soon? Discover these things to do in Puebla for ideas on what else you can do here.

Piñatas

A piñata is an animal-shaped container often made of papier-mâché, which is filled with candy and sweets. The piñata is suspended, often by a tree branch, and a child is given a blindfold and a stick.

The aim is to find the piñata without the ability to see. Then break it open with the stick or bat, releasing all the candy onto the ground.

The idea of breaking a container filled with treats from Europe in the 14th century. 'Pignattas' came from Italy, but it was the Spanish that brought the European commodity over the Atlantic.

Local records suggest the Mexican piñata tradition began in the town of Acolman. This is where piñatas were introduced for catechism.

Today, the Piñata is viewed as distinctly Mexican but can be seen worldwide. You can even buy a Piñata on Amazon for your party.

Celebration of Saint Cecilia

This one is not only part of the Mexican traditions and customs calendar. Mexican Catholics, and Catholics all over the world, celebrate Saint Cecilia as the patroness of musicians.

Mariachis (performers of traditional Mexican music) celebrate the feast day of Saint Cecilia (November 22nd every year) as their most important holiday.

On this day, they fill the streets of Mexico City and other major cities to celebrate the patron saint of music with festive songs.

Mariachi is a style of music and musical group performance that originated in the rural areas of Guadalajara in the 18th century.

It is believed to have developed from Andalusian music brought to Mexico by Spanish immigrants and influenced by indigenous music that already existed in some areas of Mexico.

Dance of the Parachicos in Chiapas

The traditional Great Feast takes place from 4th to 23rd January every year in Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico.

A celebration of music, dance, handicrafts, cuisine, religious ceremonies, and feasting takes place in honor of three Catholic saints: Saint Anthony Abbot, Our Lord of Esquipulas, and Saint Sebastian.

The dances of the Parachicos - the word refers to both the dancers and the dance - are considered a communal offering to these saints.

They start in the morning and conclude at night, as dancers carry wooden statues of saints throughout the city.

Each dancer wears a distinct wood mask, serape, embroidered shawl, and multicolored ribbons.

The experience is electrifying, as the dancers also play chinchines (maracas) throughout the whole ceremony. The whole experience is distinctly Chiapa, so you won't find anything like it anywhere else.

With so much to do in this region where do you start? See this visitor's guide om things to do in Chiapas for inspirational activities.

Las Posadas

From December 16th to Christmas Eve, children often perform the 'Posada' processions or Posadas. This, in most English-speaking cultures, would be referred to as a nativity or nativity 'scene.'

Posada is Spanish for Inn or Lodging, recognizing the search for a place to stay within the story that Joseph and Mary struggle with.

For the Posadas, the outside of houses lining the streets are decorated with evergreens, moss, and paper lanterns.

There are nine Posadas. In each Posada, children are given candles and a board, with painted clay figures of Mary and Joseph, to process round the streets with.

They call at the houses of friends and neighbors, in order to sing at each home. Imagine a blend of the nativity story and carol-singing.

Guelaguetza in Oaxaca

An annual coming together of the Oaxacan communities in celebration of their cultural traditions and diversity.

The state of Oaxaca is home to sixteen different ethnolinguistic groups, almost a representation of the country itself.

Folk dancers and musicians costumed in their region's traditional clothing perform song and dance, often to applause from locals.

Performers will often toss ceremonial items into the crowd, which could happen to you (if you're lucky).

Will you be visiting this region soon? See these things to do in Oaxaca for ideas on what else you can get up to here.

Guelaguetza means "reciprocal exchanges of gifts and services" in the Zapotec language, and its cultural implications in the Oaxacan state extend beyond its literal meaning.

Traditionally, when there was an occasion for celebration in an Oaxacan village, the people attending would bring something to contribute: food, alcohol, supplies, or other expendable means.

The Papantla Flyers

The Danza de Los Voladores, known in English as the Papantla Flyers, is an ancient Mesoamerican ceremony/ritual still performed today.

Not often found everywhere in Mexico, it's definitely a spectacle worth looking out for.

As far as Mexican customs and traditions go, this one is believed to have originated with the Nahua, Huastec, and Otomi peoples in central Mexico. Then spread throughout most of the Mesoamerican region.

Many travelers to Mexico looking for things to do in the Riviera Maya can encounter the Papantla flyers in Playa del Carmen.

The ritual consists of dance and the climbing of a 30-meter (98 ft 5 in) pole from which four of the five participants then launch themselves tied with ropes to descend to the ground.

This sounds insane, but it's well worth seeing for yourself. The fifth remains on top of the pole, dancing and playing a flute and drum.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Catholic title of the series of five Marian apparitions in December 1531, all of the Virgin Mary.

The apparitions were immortalized in the world-famous image enshrined within the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in CDMX.

The basilica is the most-visited Catholic shrine in the world and the world's third most-visited sacred site.

Pope Leo XIII granted the image a decree of a canonical coronation on 8 February 1887, making it an officially Catholic memorial.

The Mexican novelist, Carlos Fuentes, once said "you cannot truly be considered a Mexican unless you believe in the Virgin of Guadalupe."

Nobel Literature laureate Octavio Paz wrote in 1974 "The Mexican people, after more than two centuries of experiments and defeats, have faith only in the Virgin of Guadalupe and the National Lottery."

Mexican Traditions: Final Words

The traditions of Mexico can be seen up and down the states and provinces. If you can't make it to the country, why not learn about traditions via one of the amazing Mexican documentaries out there?

From Tijuana to Cancun, Mexico isn't just another Latin country.

Many visitors to Mexico can recognize an American, European, or native tinge to the traditions that make them evocative.

Visitors gasp at certain Mexican celebrations and traditions as being familiar, which isn't surprising. The best way to learn about the traditions of Mexico however is to learn in person.

Many of these traditions don't make complete sense until you've seen it for yourself in the flesh.

Read more interesting facts about Mexico on this blog and visit the country to be able to explore these traditions of your own volition.
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Mexican Traditions: Customs And Family Traditions

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Below we're going to look at some of the many Mexican traditions. When we think of Mexico, many concepts spring to mind. The cuisine, the weather, the landscape, and most likely the culture. Mexico spans thousands of kilometers with differing customs and specialties according to which state you find yourself in.

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Mexican clothing is full of color, flowers, history and elaborate embroidery, but it's more than that. Traditional Mexican clothing is a mix of indigenous and imported cultures. We have to remember that Mexico was a Spanish colony and with it, the influence of other cultures can be seen on each piece.

Here are 6 facts that I find amazing and believe is worth to be shared with you, as a responsible shopper is always good to know the origin of our clothing.

1. The fibers of choice across the country are cotton, bark, and agave; the wool and silk were introduced by the Spanish.

Pic by entrebordadosytacones.com

2. Most of the traditional Mexican clothing is dyed with natural components found in local plants.

pic: artfire

3. Traditional Mexican clothes are different from one State to another. Each region has different influence and cosmovision, also the weather plays a huge role in the type of fabric and technique implemented on each piece. Some were designed to keep people cool in the heat of the deserts in the north part of Mexico and fresh in the southern jungle.

pic by Chaskis

4. The Baja Jacket represents a banner to fly under for surfers everywhere. Even though the Baja Jacket was made popular in the United States, its roots trace back to Mexican clothing where they were initially hand-woven in the early 20th century and earlier.

pic by mexicanthreads

5. In some States, depending on the design of a Mexican attire you can find out if a woman is married or single.

gala tehuana wedding dress pic via Pinterest

6. A huipil can take a month to be finished a table cover or a bed cover could take from 3 to 5 years!

pic: Casa Haus

I bet you were surprised with at least one of these facts, and maybe you will you fall in love and value more this textile tradition.

And remember:

"Clothes aren't going to change the world. The women who wear them will."
― Anne Klein

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Mexican clothing is full of color, flowers, history and elaborate embroidery, but it's more than that. Traditional Mexican clothing is a mix of indigenous and imported cultures. We have to remember that Mexico was a Spanish colony and with it, the influence of other cultures can be seen on each piece.

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Mexico has the largest pyramid (SURI)

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Enchiladas

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The Mexicans are fairly laid back and fun loving people, always intent on enjoying the outdoors and the sun. Meeting friends and neighbors in the streets and stopping for a chat to catch up on things is nothing out of the ordinary  here.

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Chiles en nogada

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Tacos al pastor

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Mexico is home of the world smallest volcano, Mexico is the birthplace of North America print, Mexico is home to the worlds largest pyramid, Mexico is a Big time Coca-Cola consumer (Alexa)

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Population: 126 million people live in Mexico (SURI)
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The mexican peso is the eighth most traded currency in the world, the third most traded currency all over America, after the U.S. and the Canadian dollar, and the most traded in Latin America. It was the first in the world to use this sign even before the U.S. dollar. (SURI)
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69 different languages are spoken in Mexico (SURI)
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Home of the world's largest tamale (SURI)
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chocolates 4,000-year history began in ancient Mesoamerica, present day mexico. its here that the first cacao plants were found. The Olmec, one of the earliest civilizations in latin America, were the first to turn the cacao plant into chocolate. 
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Mexico City is the oldest city in North America (SURI)
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Mexican kids don't get presents on Christmas (SURI)
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Mexico City is sinking (SURI)
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Dahila is an important plant in the world as pot plant and cut flower, it is native to Mexico, were it is a source of food, Medicine and ornamental value. In 1963  it was declared as the National Flower of Mexico
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the Mexican flag is full of national symbolism. The green strip represents the Independence Movement. The white stripe represents the purity of the Catholic faith. The red stripe represents the Spaniards that joined in the quest for Independence and the blood of the national heroes. (SURI)
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Mexicos official name is Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, or the United Mexican States.
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Mexico is known for its food and drink culture, like tacos, tortillas, burritos, tequila and for being the origin of chocolate. Mexico is also famous for Mayan temples, cenotes, mariachi bands, beach destinations like Cancun (SURI)
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In Mexico plants are interesting to people Mexico flag is a culture of there city
In Mexico plants are interesting to people Mexico flag is a culture of there city 
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THE WORLDS SMALLEST VOLCANO
THE WORLDS SMALLEST VOLCANO 
did you know that mexico has the worlds smallest volcano (SURI)
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Mexico is a very crowded country

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in this game you need to catch   the pig {aymarie}

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COCHE ENCEBADO EN FERIA EL CONACASTE, IZTAPA

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The northern part of Mexico is a desert

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Food (Alexa) Pipian, mole, tacos, barbacoa, chilaquiles, menudo, albondigas, chiles rellenos, caldo de Res, quesadilla, arroz, carnitas, mixiotes, lentejas, ChiCharron, caldo de pollo.

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Food (Alexa) Pipian, mole, tacos, barbacoa, chilaquiles, menudo, albondigas, chiles rellenos, caldo de Res, quesadilla, arroz, carnitas, mixiotes, lentejas, ChiCharron, caldo de pollo.

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nothing is more entertaining or more evocative of Mexican culture  than soccer. Known in Spanish as fútbol, soccer or “the beautiful game” is undeniably the most popular sport in all of Mexico (SURI)

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religion music,latin music,rock mexican music                                        (Ashley)

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religion music,latin music,rock mexican music                                        (Ashley)

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Musica Norteñas, corridos, tropical, cumbia, huapangos, sones, mariachi, Banda, Musica de marimba, reigninol music

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Musica Norteñas, corridos, tropical, cumbia, huapangos, sones, mariachi, Banda, Musica de marimba, reigninol music

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Los Tucanes De Tijuana is a banda that makes Musica Marimba.

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Celebrations. If there's one thing Mexico is known for, it's the celebrations (SURI)

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Population: 126 million people live in Mexico (SURI)

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1. Chilaquiles

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3. Tacos al pastor

4. tostadas

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Basketball is the third most popular team sport in Mexico  the top professional league is the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto {aymarie}

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The mexican peso is the eighth most traded currency in the world, the third most traded currency all over America, after the U.S. and the Canadian dollar, and the most traded in Latin America. It was the first in the world to use this sign even before the U.S. dollar. (SURI)

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maize, beans, tomatoes, squash, cotton, vanilla, avocados, cacao these are the food the grow
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69 different languages are spoken in Mexico (SURI)

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Mexico has highlands, and temperate mountains and can climb up to 10,000 ft and they also live in it

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Home of the world's largest tamale (SURI)

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The Baja California peninsula goes for long periods of time without rain. Tropical rainforests lie in the far south where the whether is hotter. Under is Baja California.

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en mexico trabajan en agricultores siembran jitomate chile cebolla fruta limon sandia pera manzana y muchas mas.

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en mexico trabajan en agricultores siembran jitomate chile cebolla fruta limon sandia pera manzana y muchas mas.

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chocolates 4,000-year history began in ancient Mesoamerica, present day mexico. its here that the first cacao plants were found. The Olmec, one of the earliest civilizations in latin America, were the first to turn the cacao plant into chocolate.

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Mexico City is the oldest city in North America (SURI)

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Mexican kids don't get presents on Christmas (SURI)

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Mexico City is sinking (SURI)

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in mexico  people work as car workers to fix cars and repair cars or get them a new car.

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in mexico  people work as car workers to fix cars and repair cars or get them a new car.

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in the coutryside mexican farmers grow corn coffe lemons chilli peppers and many other crops in central mexico minersdig up silver and other minerals

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in the coutryside mexican farmers grow corn coffe lemons chilli peppers and many other crops in central mexico minersdig up silver and other minerals

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Spider monkey

Axolotl

Cacomistle

Mexican prairie dog

Ocelot

Vaquita porpoise

Coati

Cenzontle

Mexican grey wolf

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Mexico is one of the few countries that bullfighting is still  legal. Mexico City has the largest bullfighting ring in the world that holds 60,000 spectators {aymarie}

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in mexico it is called fútbol, fútbol is mexicos  most popular sport {aymarie}

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The card announcer pulls out illustrated cards from the deck. Players have to locate the card announced on their board and mark it, as soon as a player completes the board that player must yell loteria when they do that they will the game{Aymarie}

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is a musical rhythm and traditional folk dance from Colombia.{aymarie}

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They like to watch television, read books, meet friends and go shopping. Of course, lots of time is spent at family parties, eating large meals and if its the time of the month that they a festival the go to a festival. (SURI)

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Many kinds of animals and plants can be found in Mexico in mountain  forests like pines,firs,and oaks, bears and mountain lions stalk there prey.Jaguars hunt in the rain forests. There, colorful birds like quetzals and parakeets fly from treetop to treetop. Under is a mountain lion and bear.

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huapangos is a type of Mexican folk dance and music part of the traditional Mexican musical style son huasteco  that is originated in northeastern Mexico. {aymarie}

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Dahila is an important plant in the world as pot plant and cut flower, it is native to Mexico, were it is a source of food, Medicine and ornamental value. In 1963  it was declared as the National Flower of Mexico

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the Mexican flag is full of national symbolism. The green strip represents the Independence Movement. The white stripe represents the purity of the Catholic faith. The red stripe represents the Spaniards that joined in the quest for Independence and the blood of the national heroes. (SURI)

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de guadalupe  and semana santa (jose)

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Mexicans are fairly laid back and fun loving people, always intent on enjoying the outdoors and the sun. Meeting friends and neighbours in the streets and stopping for a chat to catch up. (SURI)

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is a a group of regional mexican music that is specialized in the  Northern style. {aymarie}

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Mexicos official name is Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, or the United Mexican States.

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In Mexico factory worker make half the goods in Mexico like cars, products, food, water and more.

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jonathan                                                Mexico clothes are cool and really fancy for some people and some people don't like it but they work really hard on the clothes.

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jonathan                                                Mexico clothes are cool and really fancy for some people and some people don't like it but they work really hard on the clothes.

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Mexico is known for its food and drink culture, like tacos, tortillas, burritos, tequila and for being the origin of chocolate. Mexico is also famous for Mayan temples, cenotes, mariachi bands, beach destinations like Cancun (SURI)

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banda is a mexican band that traditionally having  brass instruments, tambora, and often woodwinds and singers. banda visited the United States in 1948 to play in Los Angeles on the Fourth of July, American Independence Day. {aymarie}

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In Mexico plants are interesting to people. Mexico flag is a culture of there city. Mexico national flower is called dahlia it is one of national flowers in Mexico. There is a big population in Mexico.

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In Mexico plants are interesting to people. Mexico flag is a culture of there city. Mexico national flower is called dahlia it is one of national flowers in Mexico. There is a big population in Mexico.

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Dahlias are breathtakingly gorgeous flowers that come in every color of the rainbow. The tubers are planted in late spring and the flowers will bloom continuously from midsummer through fall. Learn more about planting, growing, and caring for dazzling dahlias in our dahlia gardening guide.

About Dahlia Flowers

Picking a favorite dahlia is like going through a button box! The flowers can range in size from petite 2-inch lollipop-style pompoms to giant 15-inch "dinner plates." Most varieties grow 4 to 5 feet tall. Plus, dahlias grow in a wide range of beautiful colors, including white, yellow, orange, pink, dark pink, red, dark red, lavender, purple and black, light blend, bronze, flame, dark blend, variegated and bicolor!

Dahlia isa genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family. The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring (around the month of May) and generally flower from July to the first autumn frosts. Dahlias are perfect for a border garden and make lovely cut flowers. Growing vegetables? Put a row of dahlias on the border, where they will not shade your edibles.

Are Dahlias Perennials or Annuals?

Dahlias are tender perennials in their native warm climate of Mexico. In the U.S., they are considered a perennial in hardiness zones 8 and higher. See the USDA hardiness zone page.

However, in colder regions (zones 7 and lower), dahlias are treated as annuals. That said, some gardeners have had luck keeping the dahlias in the ground in zones 6 and 7.

Luckily, cold-weather gardeners can also just dig up the tubers after the first fall frost and store them in their garage until spring. Learn how to dig up dahlias in the guide below.

Dahlias thrive in 6 to 8 hours of direct sun, especially morning sunlight, and they benefit from protection from wind. Consider their size at maturity when planting. They grow best in rich, well-draining soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.5. Amend heavy clay soil with aged manure or compost to lighten and loosen the soil texture for better drainage.

When to Plant Dahlias

Dahlias will not tolerate cold soil. Plant when the soil reaches 60ºF (15°C) and any danger of frost has passed.

Planting dahlias a few days after tomatoes are planted in the ground is a good rule of thumb.

Some gardeners start tubers indoors in containers a month ahead to get a jump on the season. Medium to dwarf-size dahlias will do well in containers.

How to Plant Dahlias

Avoid planting dahlia tubers that appear wrinkled or rotten. Pink "eyes" (buds) or a little bit of green growth are good signs.

Plant large dahlias and those grown solely as cut flowers in a dedicated plot where they will be free from competition from other plants. Set tubers in rows spaced 3 feet apart. If you plant dahlias about 1 foot apart, they make a nice flowering hedge and will support each other.

Plant medium- to low-height dahlias, usually in the 3-foot tall range, among other summer flowers. Set them 2 feet apart.

Plant the smallest bedding dahlias, grown from seed, 9 to 12 inches apart.

To plant the tubers, start by digging a 6- to 8-inch deep hole. It also helps to mix some compost and a handful of bonemeal into the planting hole. Otherwise, do not fertilize at planting.

Set a tuber into the hole with the growing points, or "eyes," facing up.

Do not break or cut individual dahlia tubers (as you would with potatoes).

Cover the tuber with 2 to 3 inches of soil. (Some say 1 inch is adequate.)

As the stem sprouts, fill in with soil until it is at ground level.

Do not water the tubers right after planting. This encourages rot. Wait until the sprouts have appeared above the soil, then water.

Do not spread mulch. Dahlias prefer sun on their roots, plus mulch harbors slugs.

Tall, large-flower cultivars require support. Place 5- to 6-foot stakes around plants and tie stems to them as the plants grow.

Dahlias begin blooming about 8 weeks after planting.

Growing Dahlias in Containers

Medium- to dwarf-size dahlias do well in containers that have drainage and are big enough to support the plant at maturity. Generally, a 12x12 inch container will suffice.

Use a soilless mix and co-polymer moisture-retaining crystals, per the package's guidance.

Follow the depth requirements.

Cover the tuber with a few inches of soil-crystal mix.

Spray water on the tuber, if necessary, until growth starts.

Do not water if the soil is damp 1 inch below the surface.

Fertilize through summer as directed.

Add soil if the roots become exposed.

Check out our video to learn more about growing dahlias in your garden:

When dahlias are established, water 2 or 3 times a week and more in hot, dry climates. Be prepared to tend to plants before or after rain, when open blooms (especially large ones) tend to fill up with water or take a beating from the wind.

After sprouting, dahlias benefit from a low-nitrogen, liquid fertilizer, such as 5-10-10 or 10-20-20. Fertilize every 3 to 4 weeks from sprouting in midsummer until early autumn. Do not over fertilize, especially with nitrogen, or you risk small or no blooms, weak tubers, or rot.

When plants are about 1 foot tall, pinch out 3 to 4 inches of the center branch to encourage bushier plants and increase stem count and stem length.

For large flowers, try disbudding: Remove the two smaller buds next to the central one in a flower cluster. The plant will put all of its energy into fewer but considerably larger flowers.

Bedding dahlias need no staking or disbudding. Simply pinch out the center shoot just above the third set of leaves to encourage bushiness.

For more blooms, deadhead as flowers fade; deadheading keeps the flowers blooming for months!

There are about 60,000 named varieties and 18 official flower forms, including cactus, peony, anemone, stellar, collarette, and waterlily. Here are some popular choices:

'Bishop of Llandaff': small, scarlet, intense flowers; handsome, dark-burgundy foliage; 3 feet tall

'Miss Rose Fletcher': an elegant, spiky, pink cactus plant with 6-inch globes of long, quilled, shell-pink petals; 4 feet tall

'Bonne Esperance', aka 'Good Hope': dwarf variety that bears 1-1/2-inch, rosy-pink flowers all summer that are reminiscent of Victorian bedding dahlias; 1-foot tall

'Kidd's Climax': the ultimate in irrational beauty with 10-inch "dinnerplate" flowers with hundreds of pink petals suffused with gold; 3-1/2 feet tall

'Jersey's Beauty': 4- to 6-inch hand-size pink flowers in fall; 4 to 6 feet tall

For more information about specific varieties, we recommend checking out the National Dahlia Society.

The more you cut dahlias, the more they'll bloom! For a bouquet, cut stems in the morning before the heat of the day and put them into a bucket of cool water. Remove stems' bottom leaves and place the flowers into a vase of water. Place the vase in a cool spot and out of direct sun. Check the water daily. Vase life is about 7 days.

Dig Up and Storing Dahlia Tubers

Dahlias are hardy to Zone 8; in these more temperate regions, dahlias can simply be cut back and their tubers left in the ground through winter; cover with several inches of dry mulch. In Zones 7, some gardeners claim their tubers survive winter in the ground; other gardeners have had varied results. It all depends on the severity of winter; native to Mexico, dahlias won't survive freezing temperatures. → Find your USDA Hardiness Zone here.

In Zones 8 and north, simply dig up (lift) and store tuberous roots in late fall; tubers can be expensive and this will save you the money that would otherwise go into buying new ones each year. See your fall frost dates

Dahlia foliage blackens with the first frost. Take it as a warning to begin digging up the tubers. Complete the task before a hard frost.

Cut off blackened foliage, leaving 2 to 4 inches of top growth.

Carefully dig around tubers with a pitchfork, garden fork, or shovel. Avoid damaging them.

Lift the clump and gently shake off the soil.

Cut off rotten tubers.

Leave clumps outside in the sun upside down to dry naturally for a few days.

Pack them in loose, fluffy material (e.g., vermiculite, dry sand).

Store in a well-ventilated, frost-free space: 40º to 45ºF is ideal, 35º to 50ºF is acceptable.

Check on the dahlia tubers occasionally over the winter. Remove any tubers that have started to rot before the decay spreads to healthy tubers.

Readying for Summer

In spring, separate healthy tubers from the parent clump and discard wrinkled or rotten ones. Plan to plant the survivors. Each tuber must have at least one "eye" or piece of the crown attached or it will not develop into a blooming plant. The eyes are little pink bumps at the base of the stem. → See our gardener's article on how to unpack and divide your stored dahlia tubers!

If this all seems like too much bother or you do not have the right storage place, skip it all and treat dahlias as annuals, buying new tubers in the spring.

The dahlia was named for Anders Dahl (Swedish botanist), born on March 17, 1751.

Dahlias are a member of the Asteraceae family which includes sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, zinnia, and, of course, aster.

In the 16th century,dahlias grew wild on the hillsides in parts of Mexico. There, they were "discovered" by the Spanish.

Both dahlia flowers and tubers are edible. The tubers taste like a cross between a potato and a radish.

Dahlias were often grown in front of hollyhocks to hide their "shins."

The Dahlia you brought to our isle
Your praises forever shall speak
'Mid gardens as sweet as your smile
And colour as bright as your cheek.
-Lord Holland (1773-1840)

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Whether you're living full-time or part-time in Mexico, engaging in its many traditions is a great way to get to know the culture. Many people recognize Mexico for its beautiful white-sand beaches and picturesque Caribbean Sea. But there is much more than just that. The culture in Mexico is like no other. Its gastronomy is diverse and delicious. Unsurprisingly, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage. You will be enriched in the heritage and the Mexican holidays and traditions, regardless of where you decide to spend your retirement. Here are the most popular Mexican holidays to celebrate throughout the year.

Mexico Independence Day

While many confuse it with Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day is actually celebrated on September 16 th. They became independent from Spanish governance in 1810, now marking 208 years of freedom. This is one of the largest celebrated Mexican holidays throughout Mexico, comparable to July 1 st in Canada or July 4 th in the United States. During this time, you will see Mexicans proudly wearing the colors of their country: red, white and green. The celebrations include parades, fireworks and dances in many cities. At home, locals prepare an array of traditional dishes such as pozole and chiles en nogada, which are the trademark foods for the holiday.

At 11pm, the President comes out to the balcony at Mexico City's National Palace to give the Grito de Dolores. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave this famous speech at the town of Dolores in the early morning of September 16th, 1810. This marked the beginning of the fight for independence. The President repeats the speech each year, while Mexicans cry back "viva" after celebrating famous names that brought the independence to Mexico. At the end, he yells "Viva Mexico" three times, ringing the bell, marking the beginning of the celebration. The Municipal Presidents of major city squares replicate this tradition, as well.

Day of the Dead

This is perhaps one of the most widely known Mexican holidays across the world. Mexicans do not grieve death like other countries do. In fact, death becomes a celebration of someone's life and is very colorful. Day of the Dead takes place on November 1 st and 2 nd. Locals celebrate Dia de los Inocentes (Day of the Innocents) on the 1st, which celebrates the life of children who have passed. The second day is Dia de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead), which celebrates adults.

The holiday celebrates all loved ones who have passed by visiting them at the cemeteries with the whole family bringing them offerings of their favorite stuff in life. The central piece is the pan de muerto (day of the dead bread), which is a bread that resembles a bone structure. Sugar skulls are also a popular snack. Mexicans put up shrines throughout the house and office with pictures of the lost ones and their favorite foods and drinks. Mexicans widely believe that during these two days the dead are allowed back into the living world. They get to spend time with their family, but only those whose family set up a shrine with their photograph.

Christmas and Posadas

While Christmas is a world-wide holiday, Mexicans have a unique take on it. Mexico is a very Catholic country, and so they do the traditional posada fiesta. Posada means inn or lodging in Spanish; however, during the nine days leading up to Christmas, they become a celebration of the biblical story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. Families and friends get together to reenact the journey. The family divides itself in two, one staying inside the house and the other outside. The people outside represent Mary and Joseph on their journey, while the ones inside are the ones who will allow them to stay the night so Mary can give birth to Jesus.

There is a lot of caroling and other rituals that take place. While not many people today actually celebrate Catholicism, it has become a trademark tradition that will never disappear. The posada is not only centered on the journey, but on spending time with loved ones. Matriarchs make plenty of food and drinks to go around. They bring out the piñata later to take a swing at. You will find star-shaped piñatas with seven points, representing the seven deadly sins. By breaking it, you are symbolically breaking free from sinning. People fill the piñatas traditionally with fruits such as sugar canes, oranges, jicama, and others. However, today, people put their own spin to it by adding candies and other things.

The Posadas and Christmas time in Mexico are a true celebration of the culture. You should definitely witness it in all its glory and learn about the comradery that is born from this tradition. This is definitely one of the most celebrated Mexican holidays.

Cinco de Mayo

The first thing to do is open with a disclaimer. Cinco de Mayo is not actually a nation-wide celebration, and it is, by no means, Mexico's Independence Day. In 1862, Mexico was under French governance. Mexican troops defeated one of the largest French armies at the time, during the battle of Puebla, on May 5th. While Mexico lost the war, the battle spread a sense of much needed pride throughout Mexico.

Funnily enough, the quick outpouring of celebrations didn't start in Mexico itself, but in the United States. When Mexican-Americans received word of the small victory, they fired their guns into the air and celebrated their Mexican heritage. However, the state of Puebla does celebrate Cinco de Mayo every year. Locals even get the day off from school and work. Years later, in the mid-1900s, Corona Beer was looking to enter the American market and launched the Drinko the Mayo campaign. This brought the holiday back into the eye of many people, who started celebrating it since.

Mariachi Music

If you have been to Mexico, you are probably aware of what Mariachis are. These musicians are everywhere throughout Mexico. They liven up family reunions, restaurant dinners, weddings, and other celebrations with their traditional Mariachi music. You will recognize Mariachis due to their studded attires and large hats. The tradition dates back to the 18 th century and, since 2011, the musical expression is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

With so many lively and colorful traditions, Mexico is a great place to live at year-round. Almost every month there is a celebration taking place. When there isn't something marked in the official calendar, you can trust Mexicans to make an excuse to celebrate something. If you want to experience these Mexican holidays and cultural traditions with locals and in their true expression, it's time to start considering retirement in Mexico. Take a look at all our properties in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya.
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