Wednesday, March 30, 2011

-Mexican Culture- (youtube video) Mexico is the west portion of the world, bordered by North America to the North, and South American to the South. Mexico is approximately 2 million feet and has a population of more that 100 million. Mexicans speak a language that is based off of Mayan dialect, and it is the most popular Spanish speaking country. Mexico is a very unique country that is known for the art, food, and music. Dancing is very important, as are the clothing the dancers wear. Mexico City, the capital of the country, is one of the largest cities in the world, and also one of the oldest. Mexico City was once called Tenochitlan. Tenochitlan was the first city built by the Aztecs. When the Spaniards came for conquest in 1519, Tenochitlan had a population of more than 100,000, making it larger than all the other European cities during this time frame. Mexico is also a very sport related culture. Everything revolves around sports. The most popular sports in Mexico are softball and soccer. Soccer is the king of Mexican sports and it represents the country the most. Mexican culture very interesting and one of the most fascinating cultures world wide. These people are proud of their native heritage, and will do anything for the betterment of their country. Mexicans have preserved their ancestors over time, and will never forget their true roots and where they came from.

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