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  2. Culture of Mexico - Wikipedia

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    Folk dances are an integral part of Mexican culture, with the "Jarabe Tapatío," commonly known as the "Mexican hat dance," being particularly significant in dance tradition. This traditional dance features a sequence of hopping steps and heel and toe-tapping movements performed by dancers dressed in vibrant regional costumes.

  3. Mexican mask-folk art - Wikipedia

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    Mexican mask-folk art refers to the making and use of masks for various traditional dances and ceremony in Mexico. Evidence of mask making in the region extends for thousands of years and was a well-established part of ritual life in the pre-Hispanic territories that are now Mexico well before the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire occurred.

  4. Mexican handcrafts and folk art - Wikipedia

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    Mexican traditional style toys for sale in Oaxaca. Mexican handcrafted toys are mostly miniature representations of things in life, such as birds, furniture, mermaids, bullfighting scenes, carts and much more, made with materials on hand such as bulrush, wood, cloth, clay and lead. They were mostly made for children of the Mexican underclasses.

  5. Mexican folk dance - Wikipedia

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    Ballet Folkorico de Mexico 1970. Typical Mexican dance. Representation in Culture Week. Jarana yucateca. Mexico's best known folk dance troupe is the Ballet Folklórico de México, which was founded by dancer Amalia Hernández in 1952. [6] The troupe consists of forty dancers, a mariachi band and sixteen other musicians.

  6. Childbirth in Mexico - Wikipedia

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    Traditional culture believes that pregnancy is a sacred event. This belief carries over into the post-Colombian Catholic culture that is very prevalent in Mexico today. The traditional birth culture is shaped by the beliefs of a hot-cold balance within the body. [5] [6] This balance must be maintained throughout the pregnancy and delivery process.

  7. The Mexican Tradition Of Día de Muertos Celebrates Life ...

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    “Día de Muertos is one of the most beloved Mexican traditions,” she said. “We believe our beloved ones’ souls return each year during November 1 and 2 to visit us and stay with us one ...

  8. 25 Cinco de Mayo Facts, Plus the History of Cinco de Mayo - AOL

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  9. Traditional Mexican handcrafted toys - Wikipedia

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    The making of traditional toys in Mexico has been disappearing, especially since the 1970s. Many are still made but most are sold to tourists and to collectors. [10] [14] [15] The toys are considered an important aspect of traditional Mexican culture as well as a source of income for various craftsmen. [15]