Jalisco Tierra de el Mariachi y el Mezcal, Jalisco is a western Mexican state fringing the Pacific Ocean. Currently there is a population of about 7.351 million people. So I one could imagine there are many numerous amount of special events that are celebrated in this state. Events Such as DIA de Los muertos, semana Santa, Dia de la independecia are all events that the Mexican culture is known for. However there are many other holidays and special events that Jalisco celebrates. My parents were born in Jalisco, Mexico, My mother is from a city named El Grullo, and my dad from a small town named el Chante. Each year in January and in August each of their towns has “feria” a fair in which they celebrate and thank the virgin of their city or their Pueblo. In such ferias the Pueblo comes together …show more content…
One that is a favorite of many is the mud festival and the “festival de el mal humor” the festival of the bad humor. If one is planning to attend the mud festival get ready to get dirty! The event takes place in fields that are wet until it becomes an extremely muddy. They then proceed to allow large 4x4 trucks and motorcycles to enter the mud getting everyone and everything around them completely covered in mud. They also have mud races with obstacle courses, were the winning teams get a price, not only does this event make the people work together as a team, but all the funds raised from this event go to a charity that helps foster children in the home town. The festival of the bad humor is designed to make the town laugh the purpose of these parade is to change the bad humor one might be dealing with on that day. The people participating in the parade dress in hilarious costumes and so some hilarious things that simply make people burst in laughter. The whole point of the parade is for people to release some of their stress and relax and have some
as posadas is a religious festival that is a key part of Christmas Traditions in Mexico and in some parts of the United States. Las posadas is celebrated from December 16th to the 24th, the nine nights leading up until Christmas. The nine nights represent the nine months that Joseph was in Mary's womb. Posadas may sometimes be confused as a Christmas party, but they are in fact a religious event. Las posadas honor the journey from Nazareth to Bethleham that Mary and Joseph made in search of a place of refuge where baby Jesus could be given birth to by Mary.
Maquiladora provides job for more than 3000 people in Mexico. We would think that it is good for people in Mexico, but it is not. Because the government in Mexico is not strict, people who work there are not treated properly. Their wages are low, some workers work overtime for extra money. However, many workers earn salaries that are unable to fulfill the basic need of life.
The holiday is still most commonly celebrated throughout Mexico and Latin America. Halloween is on October 31st, and it is celebrated by carving jack o’ lanterns, going trick or treating, decorating houses with a spooky theme, watching horror
This article covers how traditions impacted Mexico’s holiday of Día de los Muertos. In addition, the article goes in depth as to how Day of The Dead branched off of Mesoamerica and is celebrated throughout the world. The holiday being revered in all of Mexican (area where majority of celebrations occur) culture gives insight as to what factors influenced current celebrations. One such example is how the ceremonies of the early Mesoamericans often included the pagan tradition of a celebration with cemeteries. According to Austin Robbins “Día De Los Muertos Comes Alive at Visiting Artist Lecture” article this unique blend of the two civilizations resulted in what is now modern day Mexican beliefs, morals and most essentially their development.
Cabeza de Vaca’s Survival Secrets Imagine that you are cold, lonely, and stranded on an empty island with only 3 other people. What would you do? Cabeza de Vaca and the other 3 survivors’ raft has been washed ashore on the Isle de Malhado, an island also known as the Island of Bad Luck. It was November of 1528, and the clueless Spaniards had no ships, let alone clothes and food.
Mid-term Education Paper Macario Jimenez is a Mexican fashion designer, who designs for woman. Macario started his fashion career and fashion line in 1994, he is now one of the best designers in the Aztec area. Macario had a great idea of fashion at a young age he always wanted to have a career in fashion. Macario is from Guadalajara, Jalisco in Mexico and went to school for fashion in Marangoni, Milian. After graduating, he worked with a known Italian fashion designer, Gianni Lo Giudice.
good evening everybody I was born in Puebla ,Mexico. Puebla is located 120 kilometers from Mexico City. Puebla has three major volcanoes in the town popocatepetl, iztaccihuatl also known as la mujer dormida, and El pico de orizaba. The tallest mountain in the city is named la Malinche. Meals typically eaten in puebla include various types of mole, chiles poblanos ,and sweet potatoes with various flavors.
The Day of the Dead tends to be celebrated more elaborately in central and southern Mexico. All Souls' Day is celebrated in parts of Europe, but nowhere near the equivalent of the festive Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. The Day of the Dead seems to me to be a very special day and we could say "sacred" especially for Mexico. I think it is interesting to know different cultures and countries
That day we eat tamales and atole. It is a Good time with the family. In November 30 or around December 5 we do some thing that it is call Rasca de reyes. It is a bread that Have a little baby Jesus hidden in the bread represents the flight of the Holy Family,fleeing from King Herod. In my culture , if a person get one they are reponsibility of hosting a dinner and providing tamales and atole to the guests.
We make tons of food such as posole and tamales. At some point of that time everyone gathers around where baby Jesus is and we pray together. In my Mexican culture, we celebrate quinceaneras. When I turned fifteen my dad threw me a quinceanera. This celebration is basically when a lady, such as myself, takes the first step to becoming a woman.
El Día de los muertos is and why it is an important holiday to most Spanish speaking persons in Mexico and other Spanish speaking nations. You should also have gained knowledge of the history of the holiday, where it originated from. You should also be experts at two of the traditions associated with the holiday and able to explain what they are and why they are important. Although it may seem like such an odd way to celebrate, remember that different cultures have different values and thought
We also have our own traditions, when I go to Mexico in the end of July we go to a celebration which is called Santana all the people
Throughout history, various ancient civilizations all over the globe have created traditions and customs that have been passed down through generation to generation. The idea of having these customs withstand the test of time is truly remarkable. A perfect example of the passing of tradition is the Mexican celebration of El Dia De Los Muertos. El Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday that honors and celebrates loved ones of family who have passed away. Although it has its origins from the Aztec Empire, the holiday is widely celebrated in Latin America and even some parts of the United States.
Cultural influences people on how to communicate with one another and its methods of communication from one culture to another. Culture plays a significant role in intercultural communication. Cultural identity is an element in a person’s life when one understands their own culture, leading to an understanding and appreciation of other cultures as well. It promotes a vital part of communication between people who come from different cultures. This paper will examine my Mexican American cultural background and how it affects my way of communicating with others.
One thing that is unique about Germany's Mardi Gras is that political parody is encouraged. This is the time to mock or look down on unpopular government policies. Typically in Germany the women stay home and take care of the house while the men work, on Mardi Gras the roles reverse and the women go out to celebrate while the men stay home and take care of household chores. Trinidad's Mardi Gras, also known as the Trinidad Carnival, is one of the country's most vibrant and culturally significant events. It is a two-day celebration that takes place every February or March just before the start of Lent.