A look at Mexican Culture Mexico A look at Mexican Culture
Traditional Clothing Now people wear a lot of the same things that we do. Common colors are brown, dark red, green, yellow
Traditional Clothing Traditional clothing for men Trousers Cotton shirt Sarape (blanket cape) Boots Traditional clothing for women Huipil (sleeve-less shirt) Quechquémitl (shoulder cape) Rebozo (shawl)
Traditional Food Usually spicy Corn is the most common ingredient Chili and Tabasco sauce are used a lot Chili con Carne--Mexican Stew Enchiladas Burritos
Language Spanish is the main language spoken in Mexico. ¿Cómo te llamas? What is your name? Me llamo ... My name is… ¿Dónde está el baño? Where is the bathroom? ¡Buena suerte! Good luck!
Mexican Art
Traditional Musical Instruments Traditional Mexican music uses many percussion, or rhythm, intstruments. Marimba Tamborita Calentana Chirimia
Landforms
Population of Mexico
Exports Oil Electronics Automobiles Computers Silver Fruits Vegetables Coffee
Imports Vehicles Electronic parts Copper Engines
Traditions Cinco de Mayo--victory of Mexico over France in “Battle of Puebla” September 16--Independence Day Bull fighting