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My name is Ramiro from Access México. I send you this message to talk about Mexican food and Mexican traditions.

The most popular foods are tacos, tamales, mole, chilaquiles, and quesadillas.

For example, tacos include...

One of the most popular traditions is the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated on November 2nd.

Three Kings Day is celebrated on February 6th and the independence of Mexico on September 16th.

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My name is Adrian from Access México. I send you this message to talk about Mexican greetings and Mexican traditions.

The most popular greetings in México are "Que rollo" and "Qué onda" (What's up?). Two of the most famous traditions are the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated on November 2nd. On that day, it is customary to clean the grave of the deceased or place an "ofrenda" (offering).

On December 12th, the Guadalupana Day is celebrated. It is customary to give thanks for all the favors that have been granted.

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First of all, ¡Qué onda!, is a way to say Hi in Mexico. I'm Daniela De La Rocha and I´m from Access Mexico. This e-mail is to exchange some parts of my traditions and conversation topics. The traditions in Mexico are the heritage from some cultures like Maya or Aztecs culture, some traditions of Mexico are "Dia de Muertos" on November 1st and 2nd, and we celebrate the people who died or "Posadas" in December to celebrate Christmas with family and friends. Other things are the conversation topics. We mostly start with "Hello, how are you?" and then we talk about maybe your favorite food, or maybe sports like football soccer teams of the Liga MX like America, Chivas, Cruz Azul, etc. Some others talk about food like mole, chilaquilles, tacos, or others talk about their favorite music and bands.

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In Mexico, we have many of them but the most common are the day of the dead, "quinceañeras", lucha libre and many others.

These traditions are some of the most common in Mexico! An interesting fact about Mexican traditions is that no matter what tradition is celebrated, we always spend time with family and eat typical Mexican food.

In Mexico, there is also so much nature. For example, Cancun, Tulum, Mexico City, Oaxaca or Guadalajara. These places have a great view as well as a unique climate. Nowadays, Mexican gastronomy is too big, sports such as soccer, baseball and boxing, are very popular. Also, we have different typical phrases that we use to communicate with friends. For example, the expression "No manches", means "I don't believe you" or "That's not true". Mexico is a very friendly country that always keeps its doors open to all its citizens and tourists.

I hope you liked this email, which told you about what is relevant in my country! My best wishes for you and my best regards!!

-Kamila

In Mexico, we have a rich culture of gifting, especially on special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, graduations, and even funerals. In this e-mail, I will present you some examples of the most typical gifts and foods in Mexico.

One of the most typical gifts are handicrafts, which are handmade and are usually given at weddings since they can serve as decoration. However, traditional jewelry and clothing (that which is embroidered by hand) are another type of crafts that are usually given on other occasions that we can consider as less formal, like birthdays.

When someone visits Mexico they are usually given a gift, mainly related to Mexican gastronomy. Usually, it is a local specialty, such as chocolate, vanilla, coffee and even tequila, a liquor very present in Mexican culture, which comes specifically from Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Continuing with the gifts related to gastronomy, we find cakes. A very typical cake of Mexico is the "tres leches" cake, which is called like that because the bread is bathed in a mixture of evaporated milk, cream and condensed milk.

Another typical gift is carved wooden boxes that are usually given at weddings. People carve the name of the couple who gets married and on them, they can place the rings or give them as a small souvenir of the ceremony.

 In addition to these gifts, it is common to give art or literature books, especially when a graduation is celebrated. This is as a symbol of continuing with the learning and knowledge of the graduate. During these occasions, it is also common to give flowers as gifts. In fact, they are essential in any occassion. I mean, who doesn't like flowers?

In Mexico, flowers can be given in any occasion at birthdays, weddings, graduations, and especially funerals.

Typical Mexican Food

As for food, Mexico is famous for its vibrant and tasty cuisine. In this space, I will tell you a little about what occasions they are usually served, and which are the most typical, of course!

The most typical food from Mexico are tacos, of any kind, but especially "asado" or "al pastor". Usually, tacos in Mexico can be eaten on any occasion, apparently we are addicted to them, and they really are very good! Pozole, menudo and tamales are also extremely typical of Mexico. These three meals cannot be missing from any Christmas dinner/lunch/breakfast, although we still eat these dishes throughout the year.

Other typical Mexican dishes are enchiladas in green or red sauce, stuffed chiles, sopes, chilaquiles in green and red sauce, and empanadas. Most meals in Mexico are made from corn.

Finally, I will mention the "rosca de reyes". This rosca is a typical dessert, but it only goes on sale on Christmas Eve, specifically to be eaten on January 6th. With this "rosca", we celebrate the day of the Three Kings in Mexico.

If you ever visit Mexico, I highly recommend trying these delicious dishes and exploring our local markets to find unique gifts.

I hope even more that you are welcomed with a typical Mexican gift and live the full experience of Mexican culture!

Best regards,

Danna Córdova.

I am Itzel from Access Mexico.

I'm going to talk about Mexican traditions and food.

A particular dish is "Pozole". It's SO sweet, delicious, and hot.

Another food is "Tamales" and there are different varieties. For example: There are tamales made of chocolate, meat, beans, corn, etc. 🫔

Also, a popular tradition is the Day of the Dead, where we honor our loved ones on November 1st and 2nd.🌺

Thanks for reading, I hope you find it interesting.

From Camila

I am Yamileth Lopez from Access Mexico, and I want to talk to you about the traditions and clothing from Mexico. Traditions are Mexican holidays that are celebrated from generation to generation such as the Day of the Dead, the Mexican Independence, the Mexican Revolution, and many more. On these days, the family usually gets together or has parties to celebrate that day.

Mexican clothing is very varied and is influenced by the indigenous, colonial, and culture of each region of the country. It is characterized by its bright colors, fabrics such as cotton, silk, or wool, and a variety of styles.

Thank you for reading this email with enthusiasm and learning about my beloved Mexico and some of its wonders, I hope you have a good day!

Yamileth.

My name is Luna, from Access Mexico in Hermosillo. I'm 14 years old. I'm sending you this message to talk about conversational topics and gifts that we usually have in Mexico. In Mexico, I think we usually talk about our family, favorite sports teams, traditions, and anecdotes that we have.

I think these topics help us connect with others and share a bit of our culture. Regarding gifts in Mexico, we usually give meaningful items like handmade crafts, traditional sweets, or anything that shows appreciation and thoughtfulness. For example, during celebrations like "Día de Muertos" (Day of the Dead" or Christmas, we exchange gifts that reflect our traditions.

I’d love to know more about what people in your country like to talk about, or the kinds of gifts you usually give. It’s always exciting to learn about different cultures and customs.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards, Luna

I am Sebastian from Access Mexico. I want talk about Mexican culture, the delicious food and the amazing traditions we have. My favorite dishes are "tacos". They have beef and "tortilla", and the food has connections with our traditions. For example, on the Day of the Dead we make "altares" with the favorite food of people who passed away.

Thank you,

-Sebastán

My name is Hugo. I hope you're having a great day, I'm sending you this message because I'd like to share with you some of the music in Mexico.

You've probably heard that Mexican music is just about guns, crime, party, etc., but we have more than that, let me show you.

Yes, singers like "Peso Pluma" have that kind of songs, but we have other singers who sing about more things. For example, we have singers like Marco Antonio Solis, who sings about love and life, and he has many pretty songs. Also, we have "Los Tigres del Norte" (probably the most iconic mexican group), Valentín Elizalde, Ariel Camacho, Vicente Fernández, Juan Gabriel, Luis Miguel, the Aguilar dynasty, and the Fernández dynasty. They are singers that made history and put our country in the highest place it could be.

Right now, our music is in all places, even with the new lyrics, there's good Mexican music out there. Now tell me, what about your music? I'd like to know about it.

Have a nice day :D

• Hugo

I am Danna from Access Mexico. I am going to talk about Mexican traditions and greetings. A tradition is the day of the Dead (“Dia de Muertos”) and the Day of Independence. People have parties with family and friends. We love food, and a famous dish in Mexico is Chilaquiles (it's also my favorite food). In Mexico, we love to stay together and watch TV shows or movies. The most formal greeting is “Hola, buenas tardes” (in English it's “Hi, Good morning”), and another informal way can be “¿Que onda?” (in English is “Whats up?”).

How is the culture in your country?

Danna

I'm Michelle Villanueva from Access Mexico. I'm fifteen years old. I live in a city called Hermosillo here in Mexico, and I am very excited about this activity.

I want to talk to you about Mexican celebrations like the "quinceañeras", which is a celebration for girls on their fifteenth birthday. It's very fun and it's very useful to socialize. I didn't have a quinceañera, but I have gone to many quinceañeras and I always have a great time.

Another Mexican celebration is the Day of the Dead. This is a celebration to commemorate our family or friends that passed away, we remember cute moments and how important they were to us. In this celebration the people go to the cemetery and decorate their graves with flowers and pictures of them.

Also, I want to talk about the "posadas". A "posada" is like a Christmas celebration with our family or friends before Christmas in December. At this party we break a piñata with sweets inside, eat Christmas food, and give gifts to another person (in a present exchange or only to remind them how important they are to us.)

I really like these celebrations. They are my favorites, I feel so happy and comfortable in those times, and I really enjoy being with my family and friends those days. I don't know of any celebrations in Kazakhstan, but I'm sure you have very cool celebrations, what are your favorite celebrations from your country? I would love to know, I will wait for your response.

Thank you very much for your time, I look forward to your response, have a nice day.

Bye! 👋 😋

- Michelle

I hope this e-mail finds you well. My name is Iván León from Access. I send you this message to talk about conversation topics in Mexico. Some topics you can find are soccer (the most famous teams are America and Chivas). We also talk about places to eat, go shopping, or go on vacation. To eat tacos, I like the place called "El Cazador".

What can you tell me about Kazakhstan?

My best wishes,

Iván León from Access