Mexico by Troy Siranovic https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm Curator Project en-us 2019-05-06 17:53:33 UTC 2023-04-14 01:59:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Music tsiranovic19 https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357326315 Music is an enormous part of Mexican culture. Music is almost always a part of a celebration, no matter the size of the celebration. The qualities of Mexican music are: love, country, passion, history, legend and oppression. There are three main genres of traditional Mexican music:
  • Mariachi
    • Often played at weddings, quinceañeras, on Mother’s Day, and to serenade women on their birthday
    • Violins, trumpets, a classical guitar, and a “vihuela” (5 string guitar)
    • The players in a Mariachi band traditionally wear a “Charro” suit with a sombrero
    • Originated in the state of Jalisco in the 19th century
  • Ranchera
    • Songs are usually about love, patriotism, or nature
    • "El Grito Mexicano” (a scream) is commonly done during Ranchera music
    • Ranchera is derived from the word “rancho” because this music originated on the ranches of rural Mexico
  • Norteño 
    • Accordion and “bajo sexto” (12 string guitar) are most popular instruments
    • Late 19th century: European migrants brought the accordion, waltz, and polka to Northern Mexico (hence the name Norteño)
    • Blend of these instruments with Ranchera music
    • Usually middle or fast tempo
]]> 2019-05-06 18:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357326315 Tamales tsiranovic19 https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357747846
  • Boiled pockets of corn dough stuffed with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, or chilies and served in banana leaves
  • Originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BC
  • Main ingredients: corn (maize) masa, banana leaves
    • ]]>     2019-05-07 17:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357747846     Traditional Clothing tsiranovic19 https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357753925 Men
    • Sarape 
      • Brightly colored garment with a fringe; used as a shawl-like coat/blanket
    • Charro suit
      • Embroidered suit worn on the Day of the Dead
    • Sombrero
      • Straw/heavy felt hat with a wide brim; protects the body from the sun
    • Guayabero 
      • Lightweight shirt/suit that can be worn casually/formally; made of cotton and often heavily decorated with embroidery
    • Baja jacket
      • Hooded shirt; can also be worn by women; has a large pocket on the belly; often colorful with striped pattern
    • Poncho
      • Classical 
        • Simple piece of cloth with no sleeves; sometimes has a hood
      • Rainproof
        • Fitted with fasteners for the sides or has openings for the arms
    • Shoes
      • Huaraches, pointy boots, cowboy boots
    Women
    • Huipil
      • Sleeveless tunic made of cotton/wool; worn with a skirt; designs vary on region, beliefs, marital status, etc.
    • Quechquémitl 
      • Festive poncho worn for parties, holidays, and festivals; handwoven cloth; colorful and embroidered
    • Rebozo
      • Shawl/scarf made from cotton, wool, or silk; color and pattern represent the region and community; also used to carry products/goods
    • Skirts
      • Ankle-long/knee-long; made from cotton, wool, silk, and lace; wide, bright, embroidered
    ]]>     2019-05-07 17:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357753925     Copper Canyon tsiranovic19 https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357758635 Copper Canyon
    • Located in the state of Chihuahua
    • Network of canyons (together, they are several times larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon)
    • Canyons were formed by 6 rivers; all the rivers merge into the Rio Fuerte and empty into the Gulf of California
    • Tourism: hiking, biking, driving, or horseback riding
    ]]>     2019-05-07 17:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/357758635     Mexico City tsiranovic19 https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/358172697
  • Capital of Mexico
  • Most populated city in North America (8.855 million as of 2015)
  • One of the most important cultural and financial centers in the Americas
  • Located in The Valley of Mexico
  • 16 boroughs
  • Subtropical highland climate
    • ]]>     2019-05-08 17:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/358172697     Day of the Dead tsiranovic19 https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/358176285
  • Gathering of family and friends to pray for and remember loved ones who have died
  • Celebrated particularly in the Central and South regions
  • Viewed as a day of happiness not sadness — loved ones awake and celebrate with the people 
  • October 31-November 2
    • ]]>     2019-05-08 17:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/358176285     Mesoamerican Barrier Reef tsiranovic19 https://padlet.com/tsiranovic19/lxsu2fl3hvbm/wish/358184987
  • Stretches over 1,000 kilometers from Isla Contoy (located at the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula) down to Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras’ Bay Islands
  • Home to 65+ species of stony coral, 350 species of mollusk, and 500+ species of fish
  • Some species that live in the reef are endangered or are under some degree of protection
  • Home to one of the world’s largest manatee populations (estimated 1,000-1,500 of them)
  • Northern part of the reef is home to the largest fish on the planet — the whale shark
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