1. A look at Mexican Culture
Mexico
A look at Mexican Culture

2. Traditional Clothing
Now people wear a lot of the same things that we do.
Common colors are brown, dark red, green, yellow

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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!

6. Mexican Art

7. Traditional Musical Instruments
Traditional Mexican music uses many percussion, or rhythm, intstruments.
Marimba
Tamborita Calentana
Chirimia

8. Landforms

9. Population of Mexico

10. Exports Oil Electronics Automobiles Computers Silver Fruits Vegetables
Coffee

11. Imports
Vehicles
Electronic parts
Copper
Engines

12. Traditions
Cinco de Mayo--victory of Mexico over France in “Battle of Puebla”
September 16--Independence Day
Bull fighting