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O-LA! Mexico!
Where is Mexico?
Flag of Mexico
The meaning of colors
• Green—hope and victory
• White—purity
• Red—blood of national heroes
Aztec and Mexico • Aztecs are the ancestors of Mexicans.
They have their society, farming…but they are ruled by Europeans
The Story of Mexico flag
• Aztecs was told by the
god of war, when they
see the sign an eagle
standing on a cactus
with rattle snakes in its
claw, it’s the place they
can build their country.
Key words
eaglerattle snake
cactus
Clothing of Mexico
Traditional clothing of men
• Big straw hat called “sombrero”
• Special big cape called “serape”
Traditional clothing of women• A big, long and
beautiful skirt called “huipil”
The colors they use
They usually use green, yellow, dark-red and brown
Food in Mexico
Materials :1.corn2. beans3. peppers4. tomatoes5. sweet potatoes6. squash7. herbs
Typical Mexican Food
Tacos Quesadillas
Burritos
Special Holidays in Mexico
• The longstanding holiday of Mexico
• Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd
• To remember family members who has passed away
Theme of The Day of Dead
All you can see is……
VIDEO OF THE DAY OF DEAD
Fun Facts of Mexico
• Mexico City is the oldest capital city in the Americas?
Do you know that…..
• Mexico City was built on a lake?Do you know that…..
• Mexico introduced chocolate to the world?
Do you know that…..
The Aztecs and chocolate
All kinds of delicious chocolate
• The name tomato comes from Aztec language.
Do you know that…..
• Mexico has the smallest volcano in the world? It’s only 43 feet tall! (equals to 13 meters)
Do you know that…..