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?

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• Mexico City was built on a lake?Do you know that…..

• Mexico introduced chocolate to the world?

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The Aztecs and chocolate

All kinds of delicious chocolate

• The name tomato comes from Aztec language.

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• Mexico has the smallest volcano in the world? It’s only 43 feet tall! (equals to 13 meters)

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