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Diego Rivera

He was a famous Mexican painter and muralist, he was also the husband of Frida Khalo. Link: https://www.pinterest.es/pin/104005072617654379/  

Mariachi

This is a type of music very characteristic of Mexico, the most representative of them are their big hats. Link: https://pin.it/kbbxzsqy2j5omq

Axolotl

The Axolotl is an endemic animal of Mexico, this animal has become famous for its curious and pretty appearance. Link: https://www.maspormas.com/ciudad/criaderos-de-ajolotes-en-la-cdmx/
Cultural Identity: Between Reality and Fiction A Transformation of Genre and Roles in Mexican Telenovelas María de la Luz Casas Pérez  Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Cuernavaca This article reviews the concept of cultural identity vis-à-vis the viewing of soap operas, or telenovelas, within the Mexican context. The patterns of viewing, role modeling, narrative, and other characteristics are reviewed to define the ways in which this audiovisual genre contributes to the building of cultural elements within Mexican society. Keywords: Telenovelas; Genre; Roles; Cultural Identity and Mexico. You can found the full text here.

Day of the dead

Day of the dead Do you need something to do this week that has something to do with this beautiful Mexican tradition? Weel if you are in Puebla you should visit the zocalo of this city since it is going to be decorated with this theme and there will be various invitaded artists.
Día de los Muertos  In Mexico, each town, each region, has its own traditions, its own uses and customs. But if there is a tradition that we find in each of them, it is without a doubt, the celebration of the Day of the Dead. The day of the dead is a Mexican celebration that honors the dead. This tradition is rooted from pre-Hispanic times, although today they also incorporate elements of Catholicism and even modern touches. In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is celebrated for two days on November 1, called All Saints' Day, when the souls of the children arrive and on November 2, the Day of the Dead, is when the adults arrive .