61. Mexican History & Culture and Dominican monks brought Christianity and European civilisation and culture tothe The first Casa de Moneda (Royal Mint), was opened in mexico city, and the http://www.mexican-embassy.dk/history.html

The Beginnings Colonial México Independent México The Mexican Revolution ... Arts and Traditions The beginnings There is evidence of human existence in México since 20,000 years BC. In Tepéxpan to the North of the Valley of México, the remains of a human corpse were found beside those of a mammoth. Using the Carbon 14 test, these remains were dated at approximately 10,000 years BC. Agriculture began to manifest itself from the year 3,000 BC. The American continent was isolated during many centuries, which explains the originality of its civilisation. Northern México was populated by peoples who lived from hunting and collecting in a desert or semi-desert geographical environment. The South was populated by agricultural societies. Eventhough in the vast Mesoamerica region (a term used by scholars to designate peoples which occupied the central area of México down to Guatemala and Honduras to the South), many different peoples with their own ethnic and linguistic differences coexisted, they had a cultural homogeneity, for instance they cultivated corn, they have a singular structure of government, they used the 365 day calendar, they built pyramids, they used similar rituals and worshiped the same gods and goddesses of the sky, of nature, of fertility and of war. The same concept of cosmic duality - the beginning and the end - appears in the religion and art of all Mesoamerican cultures. The most evident example of this cosmic duality is the god Quetzalcoatl (or Kukulkán in the Mayan area) which is represented by a feathered serpent (earth and sky).

62. Mexico From Empire To Revolution (Research At The Getty) Photographs from the Getty Research Institute's collections exploring Mexican history and culture though images produced between 1857 and 1923. http://www.getty.edu/gri/digital/mexico

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63. Mexican Culture 1 and the early morning of November 2. Like so many other elements of mexico s culture,this holiday is a mixture of Prehispanic and Christian religious ideas. http://www.pbs.org/foodancestors/cult.html

Days of the Dead Days of the Dead is a week-long holiday when the souls of the dead return to be with their families for one night. That night is November 1 and the early morning of November 2. Like so many other elements of Mexico's culture, this holiday is a mixture of Prehispanic and Christian religious ideas. In the Catholic religious calendar these are All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day and in Europe they were set aside for remembrance of departed family members. Certain indigenous peoples, such as the Aztecs also had religious rites having to do with death and the return of spirits to this world. Many of these were bloody, demanding human sacrifice. But the victims spirits lived on and their bones were said to be like seeds of corn from which would spring renewed life. The blood, like the heavenly rains, watered the parched earth. Although all the ancient rituals have disappeared, some of their spirit threads through the ages down to the present. A priest says mass in Actalán's graveyard on the night of the Day of the Dead.

64. Institute Of Modern Spanish: Spanish Language School In Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Spanish language school in Merida, Yucatan, mexico. Offer immersion programs, family homestays, Mayan culture classes and excursions to Maya ruins.Founded 1995. http://www.modernspanish.com

Welcome: Located in the State of Yucatan, the Institute of Modern Spanish, is a Spanish language and Mexican culture school that provides the students with the opportunity to learn Spanish in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico which is considered one of the most beautiful and culturally enriched cites in all of Mexico and Latin America. Our Spanish language school is based on a new concept of language learning called Integrated Spanish Language Learning. Our programs integrate Spanish language classes with a unique Mexico cultural experience with family homestay (Merida, Yucatan, Mexico). By replacing memorization of Spanish language grammar rules with a total cultural experience, we enable our students to leave our programs with a knowledge of Spanish that is practical, culturally applicable, and long-lasting. Our programs explore the language as it is used in today's Spanish speaking communities around Latin America and throughout the world. Our Spanish language school faculty are experienced in teaching all levels of studentsfrom beginners to the most advanced. Our language immersion courses integrate all aspects of Spanish language learningspeaking, listening, reading, and writing. We feel that this is the best method of teaching the Spanish language as it is used in today's world. Furthermore, we use a variety of language teaching methods to ensure that all learning styles enrolled in our Spanish language school are met.

65. Travel To The Heart Of New Mexico: Experience Scenic Day Trips In Central New Me Experience scenic day trips featuring central New mexico's history, culture, recreation, arts and entertainment. Experience historic Route 66, scenic byways, southwestern scenery, Hispanic and Native American culture. http://www.heartnm.com

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66. Welcome To The Museum Of New Mexico Website! The museum houses a collection of art, history and culture in four museums and five monuments statewide. http://www.museumofnewmexico.org

Older than the state of New Mexico itself, the Museum of New Mexico houses the country's most intriguing collection of art, history and culture in four museums and five monuments statewide. Come discover the true heart and soul of the Southwest. a Division of the Office of Cultural Affairs. Site design: www.latenitegrafix.com Site programming: www.xynergy.com

67. Mexico - Culture Shock In Mexico, And Psycological Adjustment To Mexico Can Be D culture shock in mexico, and psycological adjustment to mexico can be difficultfor some families this page tells you how to cope with the adjustments for http://www.solutionsabroad.com/a_cultureshockmexico.asp

dayName = new Array ("Sunday", "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday") monName = new Array ("January", "February", "March", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September", "October", "November", "December") now = new Date Home Relocation Culture Shock Welcome to SolutionsAbroad.com LivePerson Help Culture Shock in Mexico Mexicans Eating Further Reading The Time Factor ... Making Friends Interactive Tools Ask Sam Discussion Forum Certified Service Provider relocation ... consulting Need help in adjusting to Mexico? Do you sometimes feel frustrated with Mexico? Do things constantly work out differently than you had planned? SolutionsAbroad, the most complete resource for expatriates in Mexico, serves the expatriate community by providing information and experts that solve problems. To help you succeed in living, working and building relations in Mexico, we have gathered the top people who will give you the edge. Click here to find out more and sign up. Mexico is a Western society like the US and Europe, and similar to both of them, its moral constructs are broadly based on Judeo-Christianity. That makes adaptation both easier and more difficult. It is easier because fundamental liberal ideas are not challenged and the common Classical influence is pervasive, but it can sometimes be more difficult precisely because of the subtlety of the differences. Yes, there is a lot of the "family-based" (as opposed to community-based) social scaffolding that makes it different from the cult of the individual that operates north of the border. However, the main difference has to do with the way Mexicans are more intuitive about their decisions, the way they see

68. Mexican Culture Web Quest You will be using this knowledge to help you understand mexico s culture.What would be a good way to compare your culture to mexico s? http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/stemple/WebQuest/mexicoqst.html

Teacher Notes Mexican Culture Quest A quest where you compare your culture to the culture of Mexico. by Jennifer Stemple, Second Grade Teacher Kenmore Elementary School, Cecil County, Maryland, USA. Created during the Maryland Technology Academy, 2000. Based on concepts from the Cecil County Public School's Second Grade Multi-cultural Unit. Introduction Your Quest Process Resources ... Back to the Kenmore Home Page Introduction: If you were to travel to another country, or even another state, would everything be the same as it is in your neighborhood? Are all neighborhoods alike, how or how not? What can we learn from other culture so that we can expand our view of the world? What do you think is important to discover on this quest? What information from this quest do you think will help you in the future? Introduction Your Quest Process Resources ... Back to the Top Quest: In this quest, you will be reading for information about the culture of Mexico, and comparing it to your own. You will gather information from a variety of sources (books, articles, and the internet) to help you make your comparison. You will complete an organizer to show the aspects of each culture (yours and Mexico's) and the many similarities or differences you have found. Introduction Your Quest Process Resources ... Back to the Top Process ... Your quest begins: You will be working as an individual for this project. Remember to use all of your

69. Thresholds: A Journey Of Discovery Through México And Central America. A journey of discovery through mexico and Central America. Many stories, photographs and insites into indigenous culture through a traveler's eye. http://www.thresholds.net/

T his site is a journey through México and Central America; a maze of stories, photographs, travel journals and poetry. It is intended to allow the visitor to wander and view fascinating Mayan cities, sights in many towns and villages, and simply get a taste of people and places through a traveler's eye. This is only the beginning. The first Threshold. Enjoy your visit. This Way Without Frames or With Frames VISIT NEW PHOTO Photographs of Paris, Istanbul and other subjects.

70. America's Land Of Enchantment Comprehensive guide to New mexico resources on the Internet. Lists New mexico ISPs and movies filmed in NM. Explore the history, culture, and economic development picture of America's Land of Enchantment. http://www.nmusa.com/

America’s Land of Enchantment, New Mexico USA is your premiere guide to New Mexico resources on the Internet . Learn all about New Mexico and its people by playing trivia, browsing factual tidbits, and exploring the webs of New Mexico’s people, communities, businesses and government. Enjoy animated shots of the southwest’s most intriguing scenery and cultures, including spectacular scenes from the World’s Largest Ballooning Event, the

71. Image Gallery: Presenting Mexican Culture In The U.S. Presenting Mexican culture. Articles Maps and Timeline. Photo GalleriesMexican Communities Abroad. The Border. Turning Points. The http://www.indiana.edu/~jah/mexico/folkloria.html

Home About the Project Presenting Mexican Culture Articles Maps and Timeline Photo Galleries: Mexican Communities Abroad The Border Turning Points The program introduces audiences in the United States and Mexico to Mexican culture through song, dance, and other dramatic performances. Back to Gallery Index

72. La Herencia Journal highlighting New mexico's Hispanic culture, past, present and future. http://www.herencia.com/

73. Image Gallery: Reacquainting Mexican Americans With Mexican Culture Reacquainting Mexican Americans with Mexican culture. Articles Maps and Timeline.Photo Galleries Mexican Communities Abroad. Borders. Major Events. http://www.indiana.edu/~jah/mexico/cancun.html

Home About the Project Reacquainting Mexican Americans with Mexican Culture Articles Maps and Timeline Photo Galleries: Mexican Communities Abroad Borders Major Events The Program for Mexican Communities Abroad funds trips to reacquaint Mexican American children, like the ones pictured below in Cancun and Zacatecas, with their heritage. Back to Gallery Index

74. Richard A. Diehl Profile of this University of Alabama Professor. Research interests include preColumbian cultures of central mexico and the Olmec culture of the tropical lowlands of the Mexican Gulf coast. http://www.as.ua.edu/ant/diehl.htm

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75. Www.executiveplanet.com/community/default.asp?section=Mexico mexico Business Etiquette, culture Doing Business in mexicomexico business etiquette and mexico business culture, customs and protocol -Complete guide to doing business in mexico. mexico Business culture Guide. http://www.executiveplanet.com/community/default.asp?section=Mexico

76. Mexican Art Culture Tours Far reaching adventures in mexico's art, culture and history as well as an upclose and personal look at present-day mexican life. http://www.mexicanarttours.com/

77. Photographing Mexican Culture: A Personal Vision In addition to exploring the rural and urban cultures of Oaxaca, mexico, we willexplore the process of seeing photographically, as we develop our abilities to http://www.theworkshops.com/catalog/courses/index.asp?CourseID=2641&SchoolID=20

78. Tzeltal A ethnographic analysis of a Native American ethnic group concentrated in the central highlands of the State of Chiapas, mexico. http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/EthnoAtlas/Hmar/Cult_dir/Culture.7881

Society-TZELTAL The Tzeltal are a North American Indian ethnic group concentrated in the central highlands of the State of Chiapas, Mexico. Continguous Indian groups are the Tzotzil to the west, the Chol to the north and northeast, and the Tojolabal to the southeast. The basic population cleavage in the Chiapas highlands, however, is not between the various Indian groups, but rather between the Ladinos (Spanish-speaking, usually racially mixed people), who occupy primarily the major towns, and the Indians, who live primarily in outlying municipios. The Tzeltal and Tzotzil languages form the Tzeltalan subdivision of the Mayan language family. Lexico-statistical studies indicate that these two languages probably became differentiated around 1200 A.D. (Vogt 1969: 140). The Tzeltal-speaking population numbered approximately 50,000 around 1950. This population is distributed through 12 municipios, with 13 main communities. Of the latter, 9 are almost entirely Indian (i.e., reported to be over 85 percent Tzeltal-speaking): Aguacatenango, Amatenango, Cancuc, Chanal, Chilon, Oxchuc, Tenejapa, Petalcingo, and Sitala. The other 4 communities are about 65 to 80 percent Tzeltal-speaking: Altamirano, Ocosingo, Villa de las Rosas, and Yajalan (Villa Rojas 1969: 195-96; Vogt 1969: 139). Ecologically, the Tzeltal region can be divided into three zones: north, central, and south. Some demographic and cultural variations coordinate with these zones. More fundamentally, however, each Tzeltal community constitutes a distinct social and cultural unit. "Each community has its well-defined lands, its own dialect forms, wearing apparel, kinship system, politico-religious organization, economic resources, crafts, and other cultural features" (Villa Rojas 1969: 197). Strong intracommunity solidarity contrasts with the lack of any social or political solidarity at the ethnic group level. Agriculture is the basic economic activity of the Tzeltal peasants. Traditional Mesoamerican cropsmaize, beans, squash, and chilies, are the most important, but a variety of other crops, including wheat, manioc, sweet potatoes, cotton, chayote, and some fruits and vegetables, are also raised. Regional variations in ecological conditions lead to concomitant differentiation in agriculture. Domestic animals include poultry, pigs, burros, and cattle, but these animals are seldom eaten. Tzeltal villages are noted for craft specialties. Surplus produce and craft products are traded throughout the region by a system of regional periodic markets, and these markets link the Tzeltal to the wider Mexican economic system. Finally, many Tzeltal are dependent to some extent on wage labor in order to provision their households. All of the Tzeltal communities follow an essentially similar structural pattern, with a town center, which may be heavily or thinly populated, and a number of communities, called parajes, which are scattered over the municipio. The town is the political, religious, and commercial center of the entire community. The town centers are divided into two sections, called barrios or calpules, each with its own local authorities and sometimes its own patron saint. In addition to political and religious functions, each barrio traditionally was endogamous. Some of the other major aspects of traditional Tzeltal social organization that persist today in the more conservative communities are exogamous patrilineal sibs, patrilineal lineages within which land is inherited, and an Omaha type of kinship terminology. In the more acculturated communities, the sib-lineage system tends to disappear and to be replaced by a bilateral system similar to that characterizing Ladino society. Although there are some extended families, the nuclear family is the basic pattern. The Tzeltal religious system is a syncretic blend of Catholic and indigenous elements. Annual community ceremonies are held in honor of particular saints. As in most Mesoamerican Indian communities, office holders in the civil-religious hierarchy are in charge of these celebrations as well as more secular village affairs. Shamanism and witchcraft are also found among the Tzeltal. Villa Rojas (1969) contains an excellent general summary of Tzeltal ethnography and culture history, which provides a very useful starting point for the study of Tzeltal culture. Culture summary by Robert O. Lagace and Eleanor C. Swanson Villa Rojas, Alfonso. The Tzeltal. In Robert Wauchope, ed. Handbook of Middle American Indians. Vol. 7. Austin, University of Texas Press, 1969: 195-225. Vogt, Evon Z. Chiapas highlands. In Robert Wauchope, ed. Handbook of Middle American Indians, Vol. 7. Austin, University of Texas Press, 1969: 133-151. 7881

79. Yucatan 's Maya World Studies Center - The Maya Calendar Describes the influence of the calendar on Mayan culture. http://www.mayacalendar.com/mayacalendar.html

Welcome to the Maya Calendar Maya World Studies Center The Maya Calendar was the center of Maya life and their greatest achievement. The Maya Calendar's ancestral knowledge guided the Maya's existence from the moment of their birth and there was little that escaped its influence. This website is constantly growing and intends to provide a full view of Maya culture, being that the Maya world was centered on the calendar this name is more than appropriate for the Maya World Studies Center website. Enter and enjoy, bookmark it and remember to return soon for new information is constantly being added. The Spanish version is here The Maya Calendar Maya Mathematics Maya World Tours ... Visit the Maya bookstore Acquire Maya Calendar 2004 - 2005 at the Bookshop Click to view our Maya culture publications Maya Calendrical Divination Maya links page Maya World Studies Center Centro de Estudios del Mundo Maya C. 53 # 319 x 42 y 44 V. la Hda.

80. Mexico Desconocido Culture And Society Fiestas And Traditions home culture and society fiestas and traditions . The zest, joy, and folkloreinherent in our traditions are a reflection of our vast cultural heritage. http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/cultura_y_sociedad/fiestas_y_tradici

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