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Language, Culture & Society
Mexico
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Group Members
Presented to:
Sir Hassan GardeziPresented By:
Fatima Dawood
Afifa JavedMaria Tahir KhanHira WaqarFatima Batool ShahSaad Sahil
Hira JafirRamsha SohailRabia Basir
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Introduction
Located in North America
Bordered by the United States to the north,Belize and Guatemala to its south, the Gulf ofMexico to its east and the North Pacific Oceanto its west.
Population: 112,000,000
Capital City: Mexico City Main Cities: Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla-
Tlaxcala
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Early History
1200BC - 1500 AD: Early civilizations - Olmecs,Mayas & Aztecs
1517 - 1521: Arrival of the SpanishConquistadores
1522 - 1808: The lands of New Spain
1810 - 1917: The revolt & early years of freedom
1920 - Present Day: Mexico rebuilds & reinventsitself
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Culture
Today, the metropolitan culture is dominatedby the trends from U.S.A.
In the rural side, the old concepts still remain.
These concepts include: Large Joint-Family System
Hierarchical Society
Traditional values Machismo: The display of
masculinity
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Language
Spanish Dominance let to Spanish being themost prevalent language
Almost Hundred Native American Languagesare spoken. Eg. Nahuatl, Yucatec, Mixtec, etc.
The Government recognizes Sixty-ThreeAmeriIndian languages to be NationalLanguages
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Religion
Main Religion: Roman Catholicism
According to the Constitution of 1971, Mexico
has no official religion. 95% - Christians
89% -Roman Catholics
Mexico has the worlds second largestnumber of Catholics after Brazil.
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National Holidays
Independence from Spain Day (Sep 15)
All Saints Day & All Souls Day (Nov 1 & Nov 2)
Carnaval (Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday)
Semana Santa (Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday)
Navidad, Christmas (25 Dec)
Day of the Innocents (Dec 28)
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ART
Art is divided into two categories:
Pre-Columbian (1800 BC-1500 AD)
Post-Columbian (1500 AD-Present)
Ceramics, Clay pottery, embroidered cotton
garments, cotton or wool shawls, colorful basketsand rugs. Pre-Columbian Architecture includespublic, ceremonial and urban monumental buildings.
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Post-Columbian Art has a changed appearance. Itis basked with European traditions, clear socialmessages and abstract elements
Some famous Artists:
Diego Rivera (1886-1957)
David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974)
Jos Clemente Orozco (1883-1949)
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)
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Literature
Literature is divided into two categories:
Pre-Columbian (1800 BC-1500 AD) Eg. Natzahualcoyotl
Post-Columbian (1500 AD-Present)
Eg. Juan Ruiz de Alarcn, Marano Azula (Los de abajo),
Juan Rulfo (Pedro Paramo) Octavio Paz, the only Nobel Prize for Literature winner
from Mexico
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Sports
Traditional national Sport: Bull Fighting.
Lucha Libre (Professional Wrestling)
Soccer is also highly appreciated and isregarded as the most popular contemporaryrecreation
Boxing champions such as Julio Cesar Chavez,Carlos Zarate, etc.
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Music & Cinema
Corridos (folk songs)have been popular sincethe 16th century telling stories regarding pride,romance, poverty, revolution, politics andcrime.
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Folk dances are a feature of Mexican Culture.
The Mexican Hat Dance is especially wellrecognized
Traditional Music includes:
Mariachi,
Banda
NortenoRachera, etc.
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Mexican Cuisine
Is known for its varied flavors, spices and
colorful decorations. Most common grains are corn, rice & beans
Mexico introduced chocolate, corn, and chiliesto the world.
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Posole Enchiladas
Tamales Tortillas
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Conclusion
Some interesting facts about Mexico:
Mexico is second only to Brazil in the number ofCatholic citizens.
Mexico is located in the Ring of Fire, one of theearths most violent earthquake and volcanozones.
The largest wildcat in North America is the jaguar,
which can be found in Mexico's southern jungles.While bullfighting is Mexico's national sport,ftbol (soccer in the U.S.) is currently morepopular
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Mexican children do not receive presents onChristmas Day. They receive gifts on January 6,
the day on which Mexicans celebrate thearrival of the Three Wise Men.
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