University of Valle

TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS OF

MEXICO
Cristhian Diaz Velasco
Brillit Hernandez Cuadros

GENERAL INFORMATION

It is a representative,
democratic and federal Republic
composed of 31 federal States
and the Federal District. Each
State is constitutionally
considered autonomous in that
it contains his internal
government.
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GEOGRAPHY

United States of America

NORTH
WITH

Ocean Pacific

Limits

WEST
WITH

SOUTH
WITH
Belize and Guatemala

Gulf of Mexico and the

sea Caribbean
EAST
WITH

It is a country with a great climatic diversity. The geographical situation of

the country lies in two areas well differentiated, separated by the Tropic of
Cancer. This parallel separates the country in a tropical and a temperate

Tropical climate

Temperate climate
Separated by the Tropic of Cancer

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CLIMATE

LANGUAGE

The Mexican citizens speak

Spanish. And Mexico counts
with numerous indigenous
languages, officially recognized
as national by the Mexican
State.

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ECONOMY

Mexico has a free market

economy that is exportoriented. Is the second more big
of America Latin, and is the
third economy in size of all
America after the of the United
States and Brazil.
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ETHNIC GROUPS

The mestizo group

accounts for 60 percent
of the population.
Amerindian people or
predominantly
Amerindian people
account for 30 percent,
while 9 percent of the
population is white.

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RELIGION

TRADITIONS OF MEXICO

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HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS

The Feast of Our Lady of

Guadalupe,
which
is
celebrated on Dec. 12, is
a major Mexican holiday
celebrating
the
appearance of the Virgin
Mary to an Indian man in
the first years of Spanish
rule.

The Day of the Dead,

celebrated on Nov. 2, is a
day
set
aside
to
remember and honor
those who have died

The Independence day,

on
September
16th,
celebrates
Mexicos
liberation from Spains
rule in 1810, and is
celebrated as a national
public holiday.

MEXICAN FOOD
The diet of Mexicans includes staples
such as corn or wheat tortillas, along
with beans, rice, tomatoes, chili
peppers and chorizo, a type of pork
sausage. Empanadas, which are
handheld pasty pockets, can contain
savory or sweet fillings. Many Mexicans
love spicy foods full of heat.
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Mexico is known for

itstequila, which is made
from agave cactus that is
well suited to the climate of
central Mexico. Soda is a
very popular drink in
Mexico, as the country has
a well-developed beverage
industry.

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THE RITUAL CEREMONY OF THE

VOLADORES

Express respect
professed toward
nature and the
spiritual universe.

THE CEREMONY "LA QUINCEAERA"

It usually includes a mass

of thanksgiving and a
great celebration to
celebrate the passage
from childhood to
adulthood.
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THE PIATA
It is a typical Mexican
custom very cheerful
and fun. These
containers made of
paper mache and filled
with fruits and candies
are very popular during
the Christmas
celebrations known as
inns and at birthdays.

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LOS PARACHICOS IN THE TRADITIONAL

HOLIDAY OF JANUARY OF CHIAPA DE
CORZO
During January 4 and 23 the
Holiday is celebrated. The
ballet dancers cover the
whole locality taking the holy
images and visiting diverse
cult places, and its dances
begin in the morning and
finish at night.

THE MARIACHI

The Son Jalisciense, better known

as Mariachi is probably the music
that best defines the country in
the international context. The
lyrics of the songs of the
mariachis speak of the love of the
land, the city where live, the
native country, religion, nature,
the Mexican women and the
strength of the country.

MEXICO IS SYNONYMOUS OF COLOR AND

JOY

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This colorful is reflected in

the dress and traditional
costumes that the men and
women of Mexico used in
special occasions. One of
the garments which is used
more is a Shawl handwoven called batter.

THANKS!

REFERENCE

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Organizacin
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los
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age/en-US/Default.aspx

Costumbres
y
tradiciones
de
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Disponible
http://salud.ccm.net/faq/26565-costumbres-y-tradiciones-de-mexico

MORALES Daniel (2015). Las tradiciones ms valiosas de Mxico. Disponible en:

http://culturacolectiva.com/las-tradiciones-mexicanas-mas-valiosas/

Costumbres
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Disponible
en:
www.donquijote.org/cultura/mexico/sociedad /costumbres/index.asp

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The
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Disponible
www.facts-about-mexico.com/mexican-culture.html

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Culture:

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&

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