Mexico’s Legacy to the

world

By Janeth Garcia Guerrero

Mexico• If all of the world’s cultural heritage was contained

in a time capsule, Mexico would have a lot of amazing things to share. Mexico is so rich not only in natural resources but also in culture, traditions, food, and population.

• This country is well known around the world for its colorful and joyful traditions and culture; the interesting and remarkable artists that have made this country proud; its beautiful architecture and many magical cities; and of course, its flavorful and unique cuisine.

THE FLAG

Mexico’s flag is considered one of the most beautiful flags in the world

Virgende Guadalupe

The symbol of

Catholicism in

Mexico

Celebrated every November 2nd, Dia de Muertos is a day when people celebrate and remember those who

have passed away

CHARRERIA

Besides being a symbol of

the culture and traditions,

charreria is Mexico’s national

sport

Frida Kahlo

"I leave you my portrait

so that you will have

my presence all the

days and nights that I

am away from you.” Frida Kahlo

D

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A

The

greatest

Mexican

painter of

the 20th

century

Mario Moreno “CANTINFLAS”

Considered “The Mexican

Charlie Chaplin”

Alejandro González Iñarritu, Guillermo Del Toro & Alfonso Cuarón

Mexico’s most successful directors

Chichen ItzaThe Mayan city is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World

Mariachi is the most representative form of folk musicof Mexico

Tacos

•Margaritas

•Tequila from the state of Jalisco

Cuatro Cienegas

Oaxaca

Merida

Guanajuato

San Miguel de Allende

Veracruz

Magical Towns

• Mexico will never be forgotten because a little bit of it can be found in every part of

the world.

Photo Credits:

1. Satellite Sees Earthquake Region in Southwestern Mexico by NASA/NOAA GOES Project on Flickr

3. Bandera de México by Christian Frausto Bernal on Flickr

4. Virgen de Guadalupe by Haydee Garcia

5. Altar de Muertos by Andy Blackledge on Flickr

6. DSC06080 by Pepe Antonio on Flickr

7. Self-Portrait by Frida Kahlo 1940

8. Nude with Calla Lilies by Diego Rivera

9. Who is this guy? By .imelda on Flickr

10. Ganadores del Ariel y nominados y ganadores del Oscar by Irene Soria for FOMECU

11. Chichen Itza by Gerardo Garcia

12. Mariachi by Janeth Garcia

13. Tacos al Pastor - El Tigre, DF, México by Daniel Roy on Flickr

14. Margarita by Janeth Garcia

15. Cuatro Cienegas by Magnus von Koeller; Guanajuato from Above by Magnus von Koeller; Merida by mkarco; Veracruz by Russ

Bowling; San Miguel de Allende by Esparta Palma on Flickr

16. Chilena Gol by Francisco Carbajal on Flickr