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Welcome to CultureKinnectHola! Bienvenidos a Mexico!

Van a comer!Tengo hambre!

La historia del tamaleTamale means wrapped food in the Aztec language NahuatlTamales can be traced back as early as 5000 BC. They served as a nutritious and portable food for Aztec, Mayan, and Incan warriors.

Historia (and stuff)Mexico City has the highest elevation and is the oldest city in North America. It is also one of the largest cities in the world.Mexico remained under Spanish control for nearly 300 years Mexican Independence is celebrated on September 15-16Religions: Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 6%, other 5% Currency - thePesoSpanish is the official language

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/mexico-country-profile.html

HolidaysJanuary 6th and 7th: Dia de los Reyes Magos . Gift giving for Mexican familiesFebruary 14: El Dia Del Amor y La Amista (Valentine's Day)March 1: Benito Juarez Birthday . He was the first indigenous president of MexicoMay 5: Cinco de Mayo-The Mexicans won the Battle of Puebla against the FrenchSeptember 16: Mexican Independence DayNovember 1 and 2: Dia de los MuertosDecember 12: Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe --The day of the Virgin Mary is when the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego. On this day Mexican people go at 4:00 to the morning mass.

Qu hace para divertirse?Spanish conquerors brought bullfighting to Mexico, which is now the national sport of Mexico.However, soccer (or football) is more popular

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Es tiempo para BAILAR!!!Salsa is generally defined as a type of cuban/latin/afro-caribbean dancing

[get victoria to show videos of people dancing the Salsa]

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Most of the artesana produced in Mexico consists of ordinary things made for daily use. They are considered artistic because they contain decorative details or are painted in bright colors, or both.

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