History of Mexico

The day of the dead has been celebrated over 3,000 years ago and today it continues to be an important event for the Hispanic community worldwide. The day of the dead was celebrated for a whole month in August, but it changed due to our Azteca’s ancestors which now it is traditionally celebrated on November first and the second. On November the first the Hispanic community honors the memory of the infants who had passed away and on the second the community celebrates and honors the memory of the…

Salsa’s History and Timeframe Amongst the many types of musical genres that developed throughout time, one that contains immigration history is Salsa. Salsa was developed in the late 1950s after Fidel Castro took over Cuba’s regime. Salsa, as all types of genre, grew and developed from its traditional standard in 1970s to the one it is today in 2018. New instruments were added, new rhythms as well, and new lives also. That goes without saying its roots that originally come from the Afro-american…

their lives. (PeopleEnEspanol.com) Selena managed to break through several barriers, she was a successful female performer in a male-dominated industry where she sold millions of albums and won prestigious music awards; she had won the acceptance in Mexico and America; and she destroyed the “Barbie doll” stereotype. In addition, she opened the eyes for not only the music industry, but also the industries of film, newspaper, magazine, etc., to clearly see that “Latinos are here in the U.S and…

Started with the American belief on “manifest destiny” the idea was to control the US from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific regardless of the presence of Mexico in the way which lead to the Mexican War. After the US won the battle the treaty of Guadalupe – Hidalgo (1848) was established claiming almost half of what was Mexico. The treaty also forced Mexico to take $15 million for half the country and gave former Mexican citizens the opportunity for US citizenship. By 1897, the In re Rodriguez…

We have decided to greet the Mayans peacefully. The Mayans take us to one of their cities we watch an intense Pok-a-tok game. The two teams are playing the game so intensely because literally, their lives are on the line! Pok-a-tok is a kind of soccer and a kind of basketball game. The players use their hips, elbows, and wrists, which is so interesting because it almost impossible to get a goal. The game represents evil and good things, the court represents the universe, and the ball represents…

Between 300 and 1500 CE, three extremely advanced civilizations developed in Central and South America; the advancements developed by the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans established them as advanced societies in their time. The Mayans showed exceptional architecture skills and advanced communication with a writing system, the Aztecs built well organized cities and marketplaces, and the Incans built a large road system, robust houses, and an irrigation system. First and foremost, it is no doubt that…

My essay will tell you about a talented Mexican American so stick around to this essay. Selena quintanilla or her married name Selena Perez was a very talented singer and dancer. Her life was filled with happiness, familia and music she had a happy life that made her a sensation. Unfortunately, Selena was shot and killed by her fan club president after a discussion about lost money. I am going to be telling you about her life from the beginning to the very end. The paragraph about how her…

Sandra Jimenez Cultural Identity Paper January 18, 2017 Communal Identity My country El Salvador has a similar culture as the other counties in Latin America, and more specifically to other countries in Central America. Mestizo culture dominates the country, influenced by culture clash of ancient Mesoamerican and medieval Iberian Peninsula. In El Salvador, the official language is Central America Spanish. Less than one percent of the population speaks the Pipil language, in places such as…

In Latin America, there is a melting pot of art and rich, vibrant cultures, whether it be indigenous or Spanish. The people who inhabit Latin America is cultural diversity at its best. There is a number of original as well as mixed races. This unique variety of races combines Amerindians, mestizos, whites, blacks, mulattos, Spanish etc. into one continent. The culture of the continent is the rich combination of several of the leading cultures of this world. Music, art, food, and dance play a…

his countrymen paying their entire wages just to dance with women (Bulosan 105). During his second job, he seemed to have learned about how whites treated his kind in central Washington, suspicion at the least, murder at its worst (Bulosan 107). Carlos had to deal with untrustworthy and shifty Filipino bosses, while also fearing the white lynch mobs (Bulosan 107). After his second job, Carlos would take trains from here to there, never finding a place to call home, always being mistreated…