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What is MESTIZO?
Definition
• Mestizo is the Spanish word for “mixed”
• Mestizo means coming from two or more backgrounds.
• Other words for mestizo are hybrid or creole.
What are some examples of things that are mestizo?
Tamales!
• Corn was only grown in the Americas.
• The Aztec made tamales and wrapped them in corn husks.
• When the Spanish arrived, they stuffed the Aztec tamales with meat like pork and beef.
MESTIZO!
Mariachi Music
• Mariachi Music uses Aztec style beats and rhythms,
• Mariachi dancing is taken from indigenous people’s dancing too.
• Mariachi music uses Spanish style instruments (violin, trumpet)
MESTIZO!
Dia De Los Muertos
• Day of the Dead• Uses indigenous
images (skeletons, altars, flowers)
• Mixed with the Catholic Religion (which came from the Spanish)
MESTIZO!
Mexican Spanish
• Spanish spoken in Spain is called Castellano and is different than the Spanish spoken in Mexico.
• Many Spanish words actually came from Indigenous languages. – Examples: coyote,
maiz, chocolate, guacamole, Mexico.
MESTIZO!
Mexican Folk Art
• In Spain, artists mainly drew portraits.
• Other pictures would be pictures of religious symbols.
• The Aztecs drew pictographs, images of war and religious sacrifices.
• Mexican Folk art presents Aztec style pictographs when showing murals, portraits and self-portraits.
MESTIZO!
Each and every person is mestizo, too!
Another Way of looking at Mestizo:
• Coming from two or more backgrounds:– The mixing of your father and mother’s
interests and personalities.– Any mixing of 2 or more cultures
Example: Ms. TalrejaMom• Born in New Delhi,
India • Speaks Hindi and
English• Enjoys shopping
Dad• Born in New Delhi,
India• Speaks Hindi and
English• Likes history movies
Ms. Talreja:•Born in Colorado•Blends Indian and American culture•Speaks Hindi and English•Enjoys shopping and history movies
Think about how you are mestizo too…
Make a chart like I did describing how you are Mestizo.