MY CULTURE

By: Maryanne Garcia

My whole family speaks English and Spanish, but my grandma speaks another language that is called Mixteco.

LANGUAGE

English-Brother

Spanish-Hermano

Mixteco-Ta’ani

RELIGION

My family are Christians. We believe in God and Jesus.

FOODS

The most common foods that my family eats are: Tamales, Enchiladas, Salsa, Mole, Posole, and Tortillas.

CLOTHING

The cloths that we wear are modern and traditional.

ART AND MUSIC

We have Indigenous and Spanish crafts.

The type of music that my family listens to is mariachi, Banda, norteno, ranchero, and corridos.

ETHNIC/RACIAL BACKGROUND

I have an ethnic group because my family shares the same language, origin, and beliefs.

LITERATURE Part of our literature come part from Spain, Cuba, and Argentina.

FAMILY

My family came from México, but I was born here in Texas. I live with my mom, 2 Brothers, and a little sister, also In Mexico I have an older brother named Luis Angel. I have a lot of my family living in Mexico. The traditions that we have are the same as the holidays.

HOLIDAYS

The holidays that we celebrate are valentines day, Independence Day, cinco de mayo, Mexican independence, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

GOVERN MEN T/ ECO NO MICAL SY STEM

Economical System-It is a mixed economy.

Government-It is a Federal Representative Republic.