The purpose of this blog is to engage Houston students in a discussion on Mexico in preparation for the VivaMexico student forum on January 27th. We will examine our perceptions of the country, Mexican identity and culture, our sources of information on Mexico, young people, the internet and more. We hope to deepen students’ understanding of the country and to encourage further exploration and study.
We invite Mexican experts, journalists, artists, teachers, Mexican Peace Corps volunteers, and most importantly, students to contribute to this blog. It is a chance to ask questions, consider points of view, and leave with new questions.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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I am curious about why do young ladies celebrate thier 15 ( quinceanera)and not their 16 birthday in Mexico.
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I wonder about the holidays and how they celebrate. Why is the pinata at christmas and birthday celebrations?
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I have learned many many things about mexico and its culture. There are alot of traditions that i admire and respect. Mexico's culture is very beautiful. I am honestly glad that my family is from mexico. The one thng i love is their food, it is delicious. One very cherished tradition is Dia de los muertos I am very impress that they show as much respect as they can to their antsisters.
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I learned alot about the Mexican culture. The most interesting thing I learned about Mexico is Dia de Muertos. They basically celebrate the dead and to them it's more of fun and happiness than mourning. I just love the idea of how they celebrate.
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I am curious about Mexicos culture and family life. I want to know how it is to be a teenage girl in Mexico. I also want to find out more about Mexico's ancient history. I am very curious about the Aztecs and all of their traditions.
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I am curious about how did the different traditions came from?
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I wonder why there are many holidays in Mexico that last for a long time.For example Dia de los muertos last three days and Navidad (las posadas) last nine days. Also do people in Mexico speak any other language besides English and Spanish.
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I am curious about the Mayan calender and if the world is going to end in 2012?
ReplyDeleteIsrael Rodriguez
What i am curious about Mexico is it's economic status?
ReplyDeleteEdrick
I learned that Mexico has very unique holidays that are simular to holidays that we celebrate in the U.S. I've learned that food during the holidays have alot to do with their way of life.
ReplyDeleteI am curious about what is the majority of peoples religion and what/whom is the main focus in their religion?
ReplyDelete-------Calvin
In mexico, How does the government function?
ReplyDeleteJazzlyn Ary
I have learned so much about Mexico such as Dia de los muertos and what they eat. In conclusion, i would like to learn more about their sports and what they do. I know that they are mostly Catholic, but I am in search of much more information.
ReplyDelete-----Altaniece Jones
Mexico's culture is very interesting. Their holidays are wonderful and their food is "muy deliciosa!!"
ReplyDeleteI'd like to know what other Mexican traditions do the people take part in?
ReplyDelete----Kesley Rodriguez
I am curious about the different food in Mexico and how Tex-Mex food is different from authentic Mexican food.
ReplyDeleteI learned that in Mexico, they inherited many traditions from the Aztecs, Mayans, and Spainiards. I also learned that their foods symbolize traditions.
ReplyDeleteWhat was the exact date when Mexico gained it's Independence? How long did it take? Who led them to their victory?
ReplyDeleteMexico and it's people are very lively and celebrate each holiday with all their hearts. I respect their excitement for each and every thing they do and celebrate.
ReplyDeleteI am curious about the different schools in Mexico and if the children act and dress the same as children here in the U.S.A.
ReplyDeleteI am curious about how the Aztecs and mayans built the pyramid, and many different things like the calender and more.
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I have learned that people in Mexico celebrate Dia de los Muertos differently than the way people celebrate the holiday in Spain.
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I learned that the culture of Mexico is amazing. Their spiritual celebrations are very creative. Specificly, Dia de los Muertos. I respect that because it gives much hope to the people in Mexico. During the holidays, they celebrate more than anyone. Which is why I have a passion for Mexico's holidays.
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I am curious and fascinated by the Mayan culture. I wonder how the Mayans live. I also wonder how they chose their locations to build their pyramids/temples.
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In my Spanish class i learned an ample amount of things but the one thing that i remeber the most is that they make certain foods just for a certain holiday. An example that i learned is that they fix Pan de Muerto on the Day of the Dead ,ONLY. I am curious about the way they celebrate Christmas in Mexico because i know they celebrate it dfferently. ....*LAUREN ANDERSON*$$$$
ReplyDeleteI am mainly curious about how people in Mexico celebrate their independence day.
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I am curious about what do people do in mexico when boys turn 18, since girls have quincerras.
ReplyDeleteBreanna Briscoe
I wonder why does Mexico veiw the dead as nice and happy and joyous figures?
ReplyDelete-Iyana E.
What I have learned about Mexico is that the Aztecs built pyramids in honor of their god's, for exmaple in Teotihuacan they have the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun.
ReplyDeleteBrittney Winston
I'm curious about why people leave Mexico if they have so much fun there.
ReplyDelete-Jazmen Massie
I do not fully understand conjugation, and I am curious about how they developed conjugating verbs.
ReplyDeleteDesmond C.
I wonder if Mexico is trying to integrate ancient Aztec and Mayan languanges into schools for the students to learn.
ReplyDeleteCrystal S.
I'm curious about the similarities and differences between the police departments in Mexico and those in the United States.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know if Dia de Reyes is like the epiphany for christians.
ReplyDeleteMarianne
I learned that Mexico outlawed slavery before the U.S.
ReplyDeleteAundre W.
I am curious about what Mexico exports to the world.
ReplyDeleteNicholas M.
I want to know how Mexico was settled and how they gained their independence to become modern day Mexico.
ReplyDeleteHector C.
I'm curious about how the government helps poor people in Mexico.
ReplyDeleteAlba R.
Mexico, is right below the United States, why is it so hard for us to go there and for them to come here.
ReplyDeleteElma P.
Is Mexico's employment affected by the global recession?
ReplyDeleteNelson P.
Is there a space program in Mexico, and if not, are there plans for one?
ReplyDeleteArmani A.
How is the Mexican teenage life different from the American teenage life?
ReplyDeleteChasitee C.
I am curious about what Mexico is doing to improve the lives of its citizens, and what it is doing to rid itself of the malicious drug trade.
ReplyDeleteDaniel A.
What kind of government parties do they have in Mexico?
ReplyDeleteKevin F.
I am curious about the educational system in Mexico and how it contrast to the one that we have in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteJames H.
I have learned that families from Mexico are very cultural orientated and i would liek to know why that families are like this and why they choose to celebrate the holidays they do .
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Yo e aprendido mucho sobre Mexico,su cultura y muchas cosas mas.Es increible aprender una cosa nueva sobre Mexico cada dia. Me pregunto como los Mexicanos se acostumbran a vivir,y que tan differente es su pais del nosotros.
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Ms.Gumiels class.
Ive Learn mexico cultureis veryfamily based. The holidays are very traditional to familes and to honor the elders for holidays like halloween.The food is so good especially the ones you can make yourself and u can put what you want on it.Im Curiuos about stuff they use to create the material
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i have alot of questions about the Mayan and Aztec culture, and traditonal sacrifices.
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I am curious about their culture and how they ineract in their everday life. I would also like to know about their religion. Are they monotheistic or polytheistic? I really would like to get a wrap around their language and theorigin of it.
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Hais 2007
Hi my name is Taurion Shelvin. I go to the Houston Academy for International STudies High School. I am curious about the Mayan culture and how it became such a great empire.What made the empire fall since it was so great. I also wonder how they built their pyramids/temples and what materials they used to make it last so many years through all of the outdoor elements. Why doesn't the Mayan calendar start on January 1st like our own calendar.
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Houston Academy for International Studies High School
Spanish 2A Period 2
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I am curious about their culture, their economy, what they use to help perform an easy life, and I would also like to know about their educational system, if any, traditonal sacrfices and religious belief.
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I would like to know many things about this country. Including their traditions and style of clothes. I will also like to know more about their food and I will like it if I can try their food.
ReplyDeleteI have learned lots about the different types of food they eat I think Mexico has brought lots of different types of foods to America. IT is very important to know as much about different cultures as you can and I think mexico is one of the most important cultures you can know.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know many things about this country. Including their traditions and style of clothes. I will also like to know more about their food and I will like it if I can try their food.
ReplyDeleteashkelon Khan
I have learned lots about the different types of food they eat I think Mexico has brought lots of different types of foods to America. IT is very important to know as much about different cultures as you can and I think mexico is one of the most important cultures you can know.
ReplyDeleteI am curious on how they have so many diffrent pronounciations and have less letters than the U.S. How do they learn English so easy and it could take us years to learn Spanish. I am also curious on how it is to live in Mexico and go throught thier struggles.
ReplyDelete-I have learned that mexico clothing is very colorful.They also celebrate Christmas by eating temailes . Some mexican food is very spicy . I am very curious about how the spanish language came along in the american culture . Arlette Henderson Ms.Gumeil P2
ReplyDeleteI have learned a lot about mexican culture and the way families work in latin america. I have about the different foods and holiday. One I have learned a lot about is the day of the dead and it is important to celebrate for you family that has passed away.
ReplyDelete-Warren Douglas, HAIS period 4
My question about Mexico is being a country who defeated the French army with just civilians how and why this wasnt the case with the conquistadors?
ReplyDeleteIn mexican culture their are many of interesting things the stuff i found most interesting was the art mexican art has a totaly different view from american art i am very interested in the different cultured another thing i like to learn about is the food because i never know what i might like both the art and the food is a great and easy way to learn about a new culture
ReplyDeleteHola, yo soy Juana. Yo soy mexicana pero nunca he tenido la oportunidad de visitar partes historicas de Mexico. Me gustaria mucho aprender mas sobre la historia de mi pais.
ReplyDeletei learned many different traditions, values, and cultures about Mexico. I also learned how meixco contribute to the united states culture as well. I want to learn the more about the origins of mexican people living in mexico.
ReplyDelete- Jacob Odong
..During the years I have been able to experience the Mexican culture in many ways. I was able at one point in my life to actually go and stay in Mexcio and have a better understanding of their lives. I really enjoyed myslef and the way the families are so close and caring of one another. Over the years I have sort of grown to love the language though it is sort of difficult, I have a little passion for it.There is not anything that I am to curious about because all that I have experineced, I truly appreciate it all cause those things have help me grow in many areas.
ReplyDeleteDuring Spanish I have been able to learn about Mexico, even though I have learned alot I am still curious about the culture and history of Mexico. I would like to learn about the region, the enviorment and the differnt people's tradtions that are practiced there. I would like to learn about the art and differnt artists that have influenced their community.
ReplyDeleteI am curious about how Mexico cultures started. I am also curious about what is like in Mexico. For example, I would like to travel to Mexico. The last thing I am curious about is how to communicate with Mexicans.
ReplyDeleteI am curious about the different languages that Mexico inhabits. How can one tell the difference between the many languages? I also would like to learn more about the culture and how people who come to the United States adjust their lives when they travel back anf forth between the two countries?
ReplyDeleteMéxico es unn país inprecionante con una cultura muy intrigante;los Mayas y Aztecas han infulenciado las costumbres y tradiciones mexicanas.Hay muchos dias festivos que se han practicado desde el tiempo de los Mayas y Aztecas.El día de los muertos es una costumpre muy peculiar en la cúal se ponen ofrendas para los difuntos.Se cree,que vienen a visitar a sus seres queridos,ellos aceptan las ofrendas ofresidas.Este dia festivo es muy importante para la cultura mexicana.México es un país muy interesante el cual esta conectado con sus raises.
ReplyDelete♫lauren macedo♫
►hais student
I learned that Hernan Cortes conquered Mexico, defeated the Aztecs, coverted them into Roman Catholics. All thanks to Ms. Gil... thank you for making me the best spanish student at HAIS
ReplyDeleteHilario Yañez
Yo aprendi que el chocolate viene de Mexico pero Hernan Cortez lo llevo de Mexico a Europa endonde se dio concer.
ReplyDelete-Alyssa Basso
Yo tengo curiosidad por las cosas que hacen en Mexico y las tradiciones que tienen son muy intersantes.
ReplyDelete♥lourdes amaya♥
hais student
Buenas noches, soy un estudiante que asiste a acadmey Houston para studies.I internacional se preguntaba cómo el gobierno de México está ayudando a mantener a sus ciudadanos que huyen de México y viajar a Estados Unidos ilegalmente?. ¿Por qué son tantos los ciudadanos mexicanos que desean salir de su casas? ¿Existe una solución favorable del Gobierno mexicano es condsidering para resolver este problema? Como ayudar a los necesitados o la creación de más puestos de trabajo o assiting familias de bajos ingresos, para que no se siente la necesidad de indanger sí al cruzar la frontera? ¿Es favorable del Gobierno de México y el gobierno de Estados Unidos el manejo de este tema toghter o por separado? Gracias.
ReplyDeleteI've learned a ton about Mexico from not oly being in Spanish class but also in history. The history of Mexico is so rich and its one of my top places I'd like to visit before I die. I would like to learn about the region, the landscape and the differnt people and tradtions that are there. I would like to learn about the art and differnt artists that have influenced their community.
ReplyDelete<3 Sloane
Hi,I was wondering how Mexicos relationship with other countries are?Does Mexico have any enemies?What countries are Mexicos allies?
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