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Culture & Traditions
Culture & Traditions
The Legend of Popocatepetl & Iztaccíhuatl A Love Story
The view that adorns the world’s largest city – Mexico City – is enhanced by the majesty of two of the highest volcanoes in the hemisphere: Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The presence of these enormous millenary volcanoes has been of great significance for the different societies that h... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
El Español: The History of the Spanish Language
Spanish is one of the most important languages in the world. But what exactly is language? Language emerged due to man's need to communicate with others. In prehistoric times, men communicated through very simple oral, and sometimes written, language, and made drawings... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
Alebrijes: Oaxacan Wood Carvings
The artistic process and techniques used in the creation of these captivating wooden Alebrijes. Alebrijes are carved wooden figures created by Oaxacan artisans. They have become so popular that even the world’s most respected Spanish language authority, the La Real Academia de la Lengua Esp... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
Semana Santa in Mexico
The passion play of Iztapalapa is one of the most popular and one of the biggest, most important religious celebrations in Mexico and in the world.In just one day, more than a million visitors come to a small district to watch a 150-year-old tradition. What is behind this event? What motivates the... Read MoreCulture & Traditions
The Carnivals of Mexico
Life is a carnival and we must keep singing... by Oscar Guzmán One of the most important times of the Catholic calendar is almost upon us: Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Catholics begin to prepare for the Easter celebration with prayers, small sacrifices of our favorite things , and persona... Read MoreFind articles and news about Mexico.
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