Rodrigo’s top 5 Mexican traditions we all should know about – Rodrigo S.
As one of only two RHS students from Mexico, Rodrigo informs us that Mexico has more to offer than tacos, sombreros and excellent football. Today’s edition focuses on the top five Mexican traditions.
- Cinco de Mayo (5th of May)
Cinco de mayo marks the Mexican military’s victory over the French in 1862. The celebration includes food such as Mexican beer, guacamole, tacos, artwork, music, piñatas and craftwork.
2. Day of the Dead
If there is one thing that distinguishes Mexico from other countries, it is the way we honour our deceased friends and family. Day of the Dead is a two-day celebration, which takes place on November 1st and 2nd each year. Honouring and showing appreciation for the dead, is a custom that has been passed down from generation to generation.
3. Posadas
The posadas are celebrated from December 16th to 24th. During these nine days of celebrations, prayers are offered, and each prayer emphasises charity, humility, joy, purity, generosity, strength, detachment, trust, and justice. Friends and family participate in prayers and sports, and after prayers, all the attendants are offered food and drinks.
4. Piñatas
The piñata’s vivid colours was designed as an image of temptation, with the stick representing the desire to overcome sin. Made of baked clay or cardboard and decorated with colourful paper mache, they are filled with sour and spicy Mexican sweets and chocolate.
5. Mexican hat dance
The Mexican hat dance, or Jarabe Tapatio, is Mexico’s countrywide dance. Dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, it began as a courtship dance. Nowadays, it is far typically done through dance groups. The dancers wear beautifully decorated clothes, conventional garb worn by Mexicans. The music is usually performed by mariachi bands or bands that use the most effective string contraptions which makes this dance very energetic.
Whether or not you are of Mexican origin, each of these traditions are amusing to participate in and definitely worth exploring.
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