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MAY 6, 2023

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Diego Patricio
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Guerra Lozano
Iván Alejandro
Jaramillo López
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mexicans' unique way of viewing death 01

Family is everything 02

Life 03

How affection is expressed in Mexico 04

"Finally XV!" why is it so important? 05

Mexico's Potential 06

Solidarity and Hospitality 07

Different worlds within Mexico 08

"Hugs, not Guns" 09

How to speak like a Mexican 101 10

Posadas: from religious conquest to tradition 11

Language Ambitions for Mexico 12

Changing the world through classics 13

Mexico in the music industry 14

Was the surrealist movement inspired by Mexico? 15

Award-winning Spanish-owned Mexican restaurant 16

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Cemetery in Janitzio Michoacan by Aurora Uribe
Mexicans' unique way of viewing death
Written by Rafael Briseño
Each society faces death in different ways,
but Mexicans do it in a very particular way.
There are several days of celebrations and
rituals to remember loved ones and relatives
who have passed away who, according to
custom, return for one night to the world of
the living. (1)
It all starts on the morning of November 1st,
dedicated to the souls of children, and ends
on November 2nd, to remember the spirit of
adults. To receive them on this special day,
altars full of colors are laid out with
cempasuchil flowers, photos, candles and
the favorite food and beverages of the
deceased as offerings and guides.
The history behind these colorful
celebrations is the coalition between pre-
hispanic and Catholic beliefs which
established the roots for this festivity that
continues to evolve over time. (1.2) The
interpretation of the afterlife shown on the
Day of the Dead comes from the Mixtecs,
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who believed in a supernatural world with
thirteen heavens and an underworld with
nine regions that represent the universe,
whose forces are always in constant
movement and in harmony with the earth,
and is home to the gods. (1.3)
In order to ensure a safe journey back and
forth, elements such as salt and white
tablecloth, water, candles, copal or incense
and cempasuchil flowers due to the
meaning associated with their colors.
My brief conclusion is that Mexican
traditions continue to be rooted in our pre-
hispanic and colonial beliefs, even with the
passage of time and that has given us this
colorful celebration that allows us to feel
that person who is no longer with us. It is
something we should be proud of and
people outside of Mexico should respect
and even support it.
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FAMILY IS
EVERYTHING
Written by Ivan Jaramillo

Family is the base of Mexican culture.

People in Mexico have a deep respect for
family and their bonds. Family is considered
the most important thing that a Mexican has
in their life, that means that people will often
prioritize their family over anything else. In
Mexico, family is not just limited to blood
relations.
It expands to include close friends,
grandparents, and even neighbors (but in a
lot of cases the neighbors are enemies here
in Mexico).
That social structure creates a sense of
community and a feeling of belonging that is
unique to Mexico. People are always there
help and support the one that needs it in
difficult times. Mexican families also have a Family having dinner by Dario Gaona
strong sense of tradition. They usually are
always celebrating important occasions But this representation is not all the things that
together like weddings, birthdays, baptism, Mexico represents. It's known that Mexico is
and one of the most important, the 15th going through problems, but many of them
birthday party. (1.5) They also have specific just only involve the people who generate
customs and practices that are passed them like drug dealers or robbers, but as the
down from generation to generation like “dicho” says, for one we all lose.
“the recalentado” that it's basically about
reheating the food that was left from a In conclusion, the family bonds in Mexico are
meeting and getting together to eat it all so rooted, showing us the importance of the
together. These traditions help to build a family in our culture no matter the
connection between family members and to situation.Unlike other cultures, the Mexican it's
provide a sense of belonging to the Mexican a bit more united. The roots are the ones that
community. (1.6) make Mexico our special place.When you
Sadly, a lot of people right now still have a appreciate them, you can build a better idea of
negative impression of Mexico. The country what Mexico means and know the people who
is often shown on mass media as dangerous call it “Mexico lindo” despite the situation in
and bad to visit because of the insecurity which the country is. We as Mexicans have
thing or all the problems that are related the purpose of showing to the people what we
with this topic. are.

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LIFE
Written by Sofia Guerra
In Mexico, just as in every other country,
there is room for improvement. For example,
when it comes to how natural resources are
handled or how poor the living conditions of
some people are, we as a country should and
could be doing better.
In recent years, Mexico has been working on
developing ambitious policies to adapt to
climate change with the support of the World
Bank. (1.7) Said policies aim to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, increase the use
of renewable energy sources, and promote
sustainable development. If only all of these
types of policies created to protect the
environment were respected by everyone,
the reality of this country would be different.
Mexico is very rich in terms of natural
resources; to the extent that it is considered
one of the few mega-diverse countries in
America, Mexico could not only economically
succeed even more by sustainable handling
of resources, but more importantly, by
maintaining, conserving, and prolonging the
life expectancy of different
Mexican Gray Wolf on snowy ledge by Sergio Iturbide
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species that currently and hopefully continue
to exist within our territory.
When talking about how Mexico could
improve and one’s hope for its future, health
is an issue that has to be addressed since
obesity is one of the main health concerns in
the country. (1.9) Therefore, I hope that
promoting healthier eating habits and
exercise can be a way to contribute to
improving the health and quality of life of all
Mexicans; other actions such as volunteering
or supporting organizations that provide
accessible healthcare services to all types of
communities can make a difference in
improving access to quality healthcare.
In conclusion, Mexico is a unique country
with more than one characteristic that makes
living in it an amazing experience. I hope that
if the actions mentioned above are taken into
consideration, the future of this country will
be even brighter than what it already is.
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HOW AFFECTION IS EXPRESSED

IN MEXICO
Written by Patricio Tovar

Mexican culture is much more expressive

than American culture. We constantly
express ourselves through contact, such as
a handshake, hug or a kiss on the cheek.
Some people can even perceive you as rude
if you don’t greet them in a certain way.
Forehead kiss by Margaret Fink
Communication is also very involved
because there are a lot of forms to express
affection. It is common to talk using
Another thing that is important is the way
diminutives or with specific terms for a
we talk to avoid sounding rude like in
person you appreciate, some examples are:
Indirect communication: Mexicans generally
use indirect communication. We rarely say
no directly or communicate sensitive
information directly. This would be
Mijo/Mija considered impolite and disrespectful,
Carnal/compadre
mijito/mijita. instead we opted to take an indirect
approach to get the message across
sensitively and tactfully to avoid conflict or
This two mean confrontation. This involves using softer and
basically the same more tender expressions to give a negative
They’re a fusion of response in a more sensitive way. For
“Carnal” could be
the words “mi hijo” example, we say "I'll see what I can do"
used as a synonym
(my son) while instead of giving a direct "no." This mostly
of brother but it is
“mijito" and “mijita” happens when it is directed for a person
more common to
are just the close to you. (1.11) (1.14)
hear friends calling
diminutives of the
each other carnal Something that is varies in different cultures
same words (my
than family such as the American or Japanese, this
little son, my little
members, “compa” causes many questions about why we are
daughter).
is just a different so effusive expressing affection in a
way to call a friend. physical way, greeting kisses and hugs, also
(1.8) in the verbal part that we say everything in
diminutive or tender form but the answer is
simple is because it can become a lack of
education or make a person feel offended.

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Quinceañera by Christopher Michel
"FINALLY XV!" WHY IS IT SO
IMPORTANT?
Written by Sofia Guerra
Mexico is known as a country that knows
how to throw a party, but what most
foreigners don't understand is the
importance some of these have, especially if
there is a teenage girl in the family about to
turn 15, since this is anything but "just a
party"; they’re "quinceañeras".
People in the rest of the Western cultures,
such as America's, are more familiar with the
concept of a Sweet Sixteen, which is not the
case in its neighboring country. Often
referred to as "mini-weddings" by non-
Mexicans due to their elaborate decorations,
music, and food; quinceañeras are traditional
celebrations held for a girl’s fifteenth birthday
that represent the transition from childhood
to young adulthood. (1.16)
Their cultural significance is tied to both
catholic and pre-hispanic culture, and are
thought to have begun during the late 19th
century. Back then, 15 was considered an
appropriate age to get married and start
having children, so this party was the family’s
way of honoring their daughter's departure,
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as well as an opportunity to give them a
blessing before embarking on the journey of
life on their own and leaving them behind.
Fortunately, this is no longer the case, since
it has now become a symbol of growth. The
quinceañera celebration has also evolved to
include modern elements such as social
media and technology, making it a blend of
tradition and contemporary culture. This has
helped to keep the tradition alive and
relevant for younger generations.
Due to their cultural significance, there’s a
sector of the economy exclusively dedicated
to quinceañeras, these include catering,
organising and hosting the event, dress-
making, make-up, and even special venues
for the celebration. (1.17)
To sum up, quinceañeras are not only a
celebration but also a rite of passage for
many young women, marking their growth.
This has evolved with time, but it is also a
tradition that has been passed down from
generation to generation and that continues
to be an important part of Mexican culture.
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MEXICO'S POTENTIAL
Written by Ivan Jaramillo

In my personal opinion, Mexico is a beautiful

place that unfortunately, in recent years,
has suffered a lot of economic and security
issues because of so many things. These
make it seem like a bad place to live or a
place where you don't want to go for
vacations. Until a certain point the
government is guilty but the main problem
here is us, the society hoping that the new
era will come with a new president and it will Palacio Nacional by Ernesto Gisbert
solve all the problems in the country but this
is a wrong idea, the ones that can start
working on the future of the country are us, is Cancún because of all the beautiful places
that aren't promoted. Mexico is not a
specialist promoting things like sports, but
there's a lot of corruption. In the opposite
case of tourism, it doesn't have something
that someone can get too much personal
profit on. Giving the opportunity to the
country to improve in a lot of aspects. The
economy would improve exponentially, the
local entrepreneurs would improve their
income and people of the region in general
would have a better life in all the aspects,
Cancún by Jonathan Ross which consequently would cause them to
have a better service, making a continuous
the tourist can't appreciate a place that is not improvement loop.
by the people of there, if we appreciate our
culture we will be able to show that affection
for people of other countries,, changing the
way they see us to a one so much more
friendly. Another thing that I think it's
important to talk about is to promote the
beautiful places that we have here in Mexico.
A factor that has a lot of influence with how
foreigners see the country is that not many
places are known because they are not
promoted. The foreigners think that all Oficina de Turismo by Alex Salcedo
Mexico

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SOLIDARITY AND HOSPITALITY

Written by Ivan Jaramillo
Something that is well known by people of other countries is our hospitality. In a lot of parts of
Mexico it is a behavior to shake the right hand or give a hug when you see someone, this is
something that in a lot of cases goes hand in hand with a greeting. These show us in a small
quantity the type of culture that we as Mexicans have, the culture of the physic contact and
hospitality. It's a pity that Mexico is not viewed like that by foreign people. In a lot of cases the
mass media and insecurity are both the ones that show Mexico to the world, it makes people
think Mexico is an insecure place,

Hospitality by Lucas Godja

making them feel fear towards the people
of other countries instead of hospitality.
And that's our mission, to show to the
people that we are the ones that are always
supporting the people that need help, this is
demonstrated on occasions where Mexico
has suffered natural disasters and many
people opened their houses to those who
needed a roof over their heads to spend the
night or just rest for a few hours. (1.21)
In Mexico, hospitality is a way of life.
Whether you're a local or a tourist, you're
always welcomed with open arms.
Mexican culture is known for its kindness,
and this hospitality is evident in the way
people treat each other. This is related to
the gastronomy of the country. For
example, the food. When you're in one of
these little markets of the city or tourist
places where people are selling food,
there's always a person that offers to you a
free sample of his product with the phrase
“Pasele wero” or “If you don't like it, I'll give
it to you.” And I think that all Mexicans that
probably would read this article will agree
with me.

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DIFFERENT WORLDS
WITHIN MEXICO
Written by Sofia Guerra

Mexico is a large country. This leads to there
being a lot of space for people to develop their
own ideas, lifestyles and even their own
subcultures, eventhought they are in the same
territory, there are significant differences
between the south, north and the center of the
country. Something that does not often happen
in other countries, at least not to the same
extent.
The north of the country is mostly known for
being the nearest to the United States, so they
are heavily influenced by the neighboring states,
but there are also a small indigenous groups in
the forest biomes of most of these states;
Oaxaca for example, is famed for its colorful and
vibrant pre-hispanic celebrations that remain to
this day.
Similarly, the south of the country is home for
the vast majority of indigenous communities in
Mexico, making it the most linguistically
diverse region in the country, with tens of
indigenous languages still spoken .
On the other hand, the central region is
heavily influenced by the colonial times and
European customs, which is widely reflected
in the architectural styles used in buildings,
mostly cathedrals and city halls that use
European rooted styles such as gothic and
neoclassic. (1.10)
I think being able to drive for at most a couple
hours and encountering new and different
cultures, behaviors, and traditions and having
a feeling as if entering a whole new world,
without having to leave the country is truly a
unique experience one can only find in
Mexico.

Teatro Degollado by Arturo Robledo

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"HUGS, NOT GUNS"

Written by Patricio Tovar

What I want for Mexico is for it to be a safe

country since 112 people are murdered every
day and in the year 2022 there are more than
15,651 murders according to INEGI information,
so what security is there if most of the police do
nothing? because he is threatened or bribed by
criminal groups that murder thousands of
women and recruit people of all ages to fight
against the army. (1.23)

While the people of Mexico are murdered,

including, children, mothers, sisters, uncles,
friends, etc., our president prefers to give "hugs,
not guns".
80% of murders are due to criminal groups in
Mexico.
Santiago Roel, director of the Criminal Stoplight
has pointed out that Mexico continues to be
one of the countries with the worst results and
image worldwide and stressed that the victims
of these homicides are not only drug traffickers,
but also police officers, journalists, public
officials and innocent citizens.
Insecurity in Mexico by Informe Franco
Insecurity in Mexico by CBS
So the aspirations that I want in Mexico is that it
can be a safe country where people are not
afraid to leave their homes because there are
shootings outside or because there is a curfew
imposed by a criminal group.
I want to have a government that really fights
criminals and does not protect them.
In addition, to achieve this, it is necessary to
improve the school system and create more
areas of job opportunity, since the number of
people who enter the cartels to work constantly
increases because they do not have the
necessary studies, so they cannot find work.
It's easier to go to work as a hit man for a cartel
and earn easy money than work 12 hours and
get paid just enough to eat. One way to solve
this is by building public schools in rural areas of
the Mexican Republic so that poor people can
access to education.

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HOW TO SPEAK LIKE A MEXICAN

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Written By Rafael Briseño

Mexico is known for being a super mega

multicultural country in many aspects, be it
the food, the way of dressing or even
speaking, speaking is something that is very
representative of the countries, but even in
this, Mexico is divided since each zone is
going to have a different way of speaking.
We have the northern, western, northern
peninsular, lowland, central, southern Mexico by Keith Binns
central, coastal, Chiapas and eastern
peninsular accents. It's funny and everyone
notices the other accents but not their own. It is also said that diminutives such as:
”niñita”,”amiguita”; names are no exception,
Another way by which they identify a the longer ones are pronounced with an
Mexican when speaking are some exaggeration in some letters like:
expressions or words such as: Edua(r)do,
F(r)ancisco,
Esme(ra)lda.

“De pelos” “¡No manches!”: Our accents not only come from Spanish but
No way! depending on the region you come from
Brilliant you’re your ancestors are also part of you when
amazing kidding! speaking. For example, we have Indian
languages of the Aztecs, Mayans, and other
tribes that are still spoken throughout the
country. Originally there may have been
“¡Está cañon!” “Ya valió” more than 200 roots of native languages.

It is very difficult It is over In conclusion, how can we continue to

It is very it is busted observe that Mexico has a union in its roots
impressive in almost all its aspects and these identify
us, the truth should be proud, all countries
have different accents and we are not the
“Ni muert@" "¿Es neta?" only one who is mentioned that they speak
Over my dead Are you strangely, the American English makes fun
body kidding me? of British English, those of British English
make fun of the American, nobody
understands the French, the best thing we
(1.12)(1.13) can do is feel proud because that's what we
are and there's nothing to be ashamed of.

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POSADAS: FROM RELIGIOUS
CONQUEST TO TRADITION
Written by Patricio Tovar
The posadas are a Mexican tradition that
comes from the Spanish conquest with a
religious origin to commemorate the road
José y María followed in Belén.
The posadas took place from the 16th to the
24th. These masses were held outdoors,
where passages were read and
representations alluding to Christmas were
made, what we know today like Pastorelas,
where gifts were given to attendees called
"aguinaldos" now known as "bolos", the way
in which the posadas are celebrated has
changed but they have been characterized
by color, songs and traditional food.
Children, young people and adults come
together to “ask for a posada”. (First the
litany is sung, then the posada is requested).
The most important elements of the
posadas are the dishes such as "antojitos",
Posada by Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas
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"buñuelos", punch and also the candles and
breaking the piñatas but the most important
thing is to spend time together with family
and friends.
Some of these traditions may seem very
strange to the foreign, while for us they are
very common or fun.
For example, when you sing to ask for a
posada, you never learned your part, but
your aunts had the book where it says what
you have to sing, but at the moment for the
adrenaline you also sing the part that was
not yours, other could be when you want
your family to finish asking for posada
because the candle melted and is burning
you but the most fun thing is the piñata and
how everyone gets scared by that person
who hits the piñata like crazy and they don't
want to be hit with the stick.
(1.15) (1.18)
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LANGUAGE AMBITIONS FOR

MEXICO
Written by Rafael Briseño

Ambitions of speaking, many people
would think that we do not have much to
share since it is a language and it is one of
the most widely spoken, so we have to be
able to share, well, we have both physical
and bodily expressions, we have ways of
talk and we have many other things in
terms of ways of speaking, it will be seen
that Mexico is very affectionate, respects
and affirms its ties with those around it
and this is also reflected when speaking,
this would be a very good thing to share
the world since words have more power
than you think, that would be a very good
thing to share to the world, talking about
accents can be something confusing
since technically it is the same language,
but the accents really affects a lot. (1.22)
and even so we say it that way, it would
be more than a way to expand to Mexico,
it would be to share our way of speaking
and expressing ourselves.These
expressions could be more than humor
for people around the world, imagine
listening to some country, France for
example, and hearing a Frenchman
pronounce a "aguas", some people might
say that it is contaminating a language
but it is the opposite, it gives you diversity
and breadth, it really is a way to unify the
world and at the same time create infinite
language combinations, that would be
great.

A person who speaks British English and

one who speaks American English will
probably not understand each other, the
same thing happens with Spanish,
exaggerating letters, skipping letters, in
fact, people who learn Spanish always It
takes him about one more year to
understand how people use words in one
place, cocoon can be from a flattery to a
rudeness, but the strongest ambition I
have and the one that I would most like to
see come true is that expressions from
Mexican Shared to everyone, it can be in
their language modifying them a bit or
even that in deep places Spanish could
be spoken in different languages, as well
as the information that I gave previously
that he knows is French Globe by Burak Kan Ostas

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CHANGING THE WORLD
THROUGH CLASSICS:
ALONDRA PARRA
Written by Rafael Briseño
Alondra Parra, a very famous musican around
the world for its unique touch to classical music,
giving it an innovative and creative style that
always gives the moment to its orchestras
without straying from the original idea of
classical music.
Since, her father is Mexican and her mother
American, she grew up in Mexico, but
mentioned that she moved to the US when she
was 12 years old. She is a talented Mexican
conductor who stands out for her work in
classical music worldwide. Her music is
characterized by combining traditional elements
with a more modern sound, which has helped
gain a growing fan base to share her music
with. She expressed in an interview that it
makes her proud be able to get children or
young people interested in classical music. She
has become an important figure in the music
scene around the world thanks to her talent and
dedication. (1.25)
A. Parra by The Gramophone UK.
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Her work is varied, meaning she has music
that assimilates to wonderland, exploration
discovery , melancholy, animation and many
more which are always rooted in the classical
idea of classical music, what has led her to
being present in works and groups such as :
-Orchester de Paris
-London Philharmonic Orchestra,
-Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich
-WDR Symphony Orchestra
-Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and
L'Orchestra
- Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
Some of her work include "Mi Vida ConTigo"
and "Corazón de Ceniza". She has also
collaborated with other artists in the genre,
such as Chuy Lizárraga and Banda Carnaval.
She is thought to have performed
outstandingly when she toured the European.
During this tour she worked with orchestras
and musicians from around Europe to spread
the richness and diversity Mexican music
offers.
Alondra is said to be an important figure in
the fight for gender equality in music and the
arts. We can conclude Alondra Parra has a
strong relationship with Mexico and has
worked tirelessly to promote Mexican culture
and music throughout the world. Because of
this and more she is considered a cultural
ambassador of Mexico at an international
level. (1.29)
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Pedro Infante via Televisa Natael Cano via Latin AMAs 2021 Bob Willis by Richard Beal

MEXICO IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Written by Patricio Tovar In the 70s, the “Tigres del Norte”, Mexican artists to mix the styles of
who made a fictional song about rap, "ranchera", pop and "corridos",
In the 1920s, country music
drug trafficking called which resulted in what is now
emerged from a mix of honky tonk,
"Contrabando y Traición", a famous known as “corridos tumbados”. The
which was mainly influenced by
and controversial song that gave genre is currently placing many of
Mexican ranchera music. At the
origin to the music genre called these artists on the top various
height of its popularity, Western
"narco-corrido". But the Mexican international music charts, being
swing music was associated with
government banned this genre for the most listened to worldwide on
the style of Bob Wills and the Texas
the sensitive issues that were the largest music streaming
Playboys, but the distinctive music
talked about in these songs, forcing platforms such as Spotify, Amazon
was actually largely adapted from
the artists to move up north and music and Dezzer. (1.26)
Mexican musical styles, that
finally to the United States. Right Some of artists, such as “Peso
incorporated instrumentals
around that time, in the city of Los Pluma”, Natanael Cano, and groups
commonly used in swing music. It
Angeles, a new movement called such as “Grupo Frontera”, have
involved the Mariachi's use of
"gangsta rap" arose that, like the collaborated with world-renowned
various stringed instruments and
artists of the “narcocorrido” genre artists such as Marshmello and Bad
several horns. All this makes up
such as Chalino Sanchez, Bunny. Some of them have even
what is known as "ranchera"
mentioned the violence that was played at the Coachella music festival.
music.
experienced.
Decades later, artists like Pedro
While the "corridos" were frozen in All of this has led Mexico to be
Infante would take ranchera music
time, gansta rap evolved and present people's minds worldwide
to the whole world, making it a
became one of the most listened and to be one of the most influential
style recognized as typical of
genres today, causing many countries in the music industry.
Mexico.

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WAS THE SURREALIST MOVEMENT

INSPIRED BY MEXICO?
Written by Sofia Guerra

Mexico was a defining part of the The lack of support from the rest of her
surrealist art movement. Ranging from its family didn’t stop her from befriending
culture to its environment, the country well-known creative minds such as Pablo
had an undeniable impact in the Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Max Ernst.
development of this movement during the
1950s. Shockingly, because of the work of It is thought Leonora and Ernst pursued a
a British artist who sought refuge in relationship, but, since her family
Mexico. disapproved of it, they moved to France
Leonora Carrington was born on April 6th, and then to Spain.
1917 in Lancaster, England to a wealthy Away from her family and surrounded by
family. Shortly after, they moved to a artists, she dedicated herself to writing in
large home in Lancashire and it is thought 1941, but her time was cut short by WWII.
this house is the one shown in her In 1942, she was forced to flee the
paintings. According to her country and to seek refuge in Mexico,
autobiography, Leonora was ten years old where she stayed with friends of her
when she saw a surrealist painting for the mother. She began to paint and sculpt Leonoara Carrignton by
Lee Miller
first time in a Paris museum. (1.27) professionally, which alongside her prose,
Here, she wrote that she refused to leave got popular fairly quickly. (1.28)
until the museum closed. Reportedly, that I believe talking
day she decided she’d become an artist. Some of her most notable artworks made about this part of
Her father opposed her career as an in Mexico include: history is very
artist, but her mother, Marie, encouraged Temple of the word important, since
it. She was the one to gift Leonora a copy El mundo mágico de los mayas when we are thought
of Herbert Read's book "Surrealism" and La barca de las garzas about various art
ensured her daughter had an education in El arca de Noé movements, we are
artistry. only told about the
Even thought all of these were inspired most relevant male
by the flora and fauna of Mexico, only artists and female
the second remains in the country, the artists and the
rest are scattered around renowned movement's origin
museums such as "The Fine Arts Museum and background are
of London", "the MoMA" and "the MET". usually left in the
This is due to her unique take on dark.
surrealism, which she revolutionized. She I think knowing about
was the first to portray mythological Leonora Carrigton
creatures, political critique, dreams, fears and her relation to
and her own subconscious. These Mexico is specially
elements later became the basis for later relevant because of
"El arca de Noé" by L. Carrignton how it changed the
works considered essential to the
surrealist movement. (1.30) world.

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 Universidad Del Valle De Mexico

AWARD-WINNING SPANISH
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Written by Ivan Jaramillo

As we know, Mexican food is one of the

best in the world, a special and perfect
combination of colors and flavors.
Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage
of Humanity by UNESCO, Mexican
gastronomy is represented in other
countries like Spain with places whose
principal reason to exist is sharing culture
outside their place of origin. One of those
beautiful places, “Barracuda MX”, which is a
Mexican restaurant which is in Madrid,
Spain. It opened its doors to the public in
2021, looking to create a unique experience
for them. “Barracuda” is the first Mexican
restaurant to obtain a Michelin star in
Europe. I think that we as Mexicans are Roberto Ruíz via his Instagram page
proud that the name of the country is raised
when one place like this one gets
recognition of such magnitude. (1.24)
It represents cultural and ethnic traits that can
The Mexican chef Roberto Ruiz oversees be shared without saying a word. The act of
and cooks in this place whose specialty it’s making a contrast between two countries
based on a journey through different areas gives to both parts modifications due to the
of Mexico, starting from Ensenada and Baja influence of one on the other. The impact of
California to Chiapas where the smell of Roberto was making more than one person in
coffee is present everywhere. their houses gotta try to make a “tortilla”.
That’s what we are searching for.
The concept of the restaurant is making an
experience based on a young and fresh Personally, I think that people usually get
meal like the fish with red guajillo pepper guided by stereotypes without giving a
marinade and green poblano pepper chance of trying a product. In this case,
marinade which are one of the specialties of foreign people usually don’t dare to taste the
Barracuda MX. Mexico and Spain have Mexican food because of the thinking that all
always been in contact and because of that, the food has a spicy flavor. We rarely see
some things like language and religion are news talking about Mexican restaurants in
very similar, but talking about food, these other countries that are so far from here, but
two countries are very different. this case was an exception. A brave idea
about opening a restaurant in a difficult time
Food says more about a country than such as the pandemic and to also be awarded
words. in that magnitude.

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