Mexican Culture
Mexico is a fascinating country with a rich and diverse culture. Mexico declared its independence from Spain 210 years ago, but its colorful history goes back millennia, to the ancient indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica. Modern-day Mexico is the result of the fusion of primarily two cultures: European/Spanish and Indigenous, creating a unique and vibrant identity that has resulted in numerous contributions to countless art forms, literature, music, architecture, cuisine, technology and many other fields.
Many traditional cultures still inhabit Mexico. Indigenous peoples comprise 10% of the population, represented in dozens of distinct ethnicities, each with its own language, culture, system of governance, and customs. Nearly 300 different languages are still spoken in Mexico. Mexico officially recognizes over sixty indigenous languages, as well as Spanish.
Mexican culture is bursting with color, from vibrant stucco architecture to colorful cuisine, stunning textiles, and vivid folk art. Celebrations and festivals reflect a rich history and deeply rooted traditions, beliefs, rituals and values, such as family, friendship and humor, which are embedded in the culture. In addition to widely known celebrations, remote indigenous communities, towns and villages proudly celebrate their own unique holidays and traditions with colorful dance, processionals, regional foods and rituals.
Many traditional cultures still inhabit Mexico. Indigenous peoples comprise 10% of the population, represented in dozens of distinct ethnicities, each with its own language, culture, system of governance, and customs. Nearly 300 different languages are still spoken in Mexico. Mexico officially recognizes over sixty indigenous languages, as well as Spanish.
Mexican culture is bursting with color, from vibrant stucco architecture to colorful cuisine, stunning textiles, and vivid folk art. Celebrations and festivals reflect a rich history and deeply rooted traditions, beliefs, rituals and values, such as family, friendship and humor, which are embedded in the culture. In addition to widely known celebrations, remote indigenous communities, towns and villages proudly celebrate their own unique holidays and traditions with colorful dance, processionals, regional foods and rituals.