Detailed Information on Mexican Culture

Mexico is a cultural power in the Americas, with a splendid civilization created by the ancient Indians, and is the birthplace of the Mayan and Aztec cultures, which are among the three most ancient cultures in the Americas. Mexico in the process of historical development, the Indian indigenous culture and European culture into one, formed its own unique characteristics of song and dance, music, painting, theater and other national cultures.

Mexico is also a world heritage country. As of 2014, there are 32 cultural and natural heritage of humanity identified by UNESCO, ranking ninth in the world and first in Latin America. Famous cultural relics include the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and the ruins of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Usmal and Palenque.

Basic introduction Chinese name : Mexican culture Origins : Ancient Indians Language, Religion, Cultural endeavors, Language Mexico is the world's largest Spanish-speaking population. The vast majority of Mexicans speak Spanish, but 62 indigenous Indian languages are recognized as national languages. Some of Mexico's indigenous vocabulary has been borrowed from other languages, such as the English words tomato, chocolate, coyote, and avocado, all of which are derived from the Mexican Nahuatl language. Religion The Spanish colonization brought Roman Catholicism to Mexico, and it has become the country's main religion. However, there is "no official" religion in Mexico, and the 1917 constitution and anti-clerical laws propose restrictions on churches, and in some cases legislation *** intervenes in church affairs. *** No financial contributions are made to the churches, and the churches do not participate in public *** education. 82.7% of the population is Catholic and 9.7% is Protestant. In absolute numbers, Mexico has the second largest Catholic population in the world after Brazil. Cultural endeavors Since the 1930s, Mexico *** has maintained a high regard for the nation's culture as the food that nourishes the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, and as the basis for the establishment of national identity. This concept has been y rooted in people's hearts for a long time, and does not change with the change of the ruling party. At all levels of the country, there are corresponding cultural departments with a considerable degree of financial support. Many *** departments, official institutions, civil society organizations and private enterprises also have departments and budgets dedicated to organizing cultural activities. Cultural activities have become an indispensable tradition in the life of the nation, a customary way of presenting the image of many *** departments to the outside world, an important part of the content of the social activities of the enterprises, and a signboard for the promotion of democracy and service to the public. *** Cultural Institutions The National Council for Culture and the Arts (CONSEJO NACIONAL PARA LA CULTURA Y LAS ARTES or CONACULTA for short) was established in December 1988 as the highest cultural authority in Mexico. It is the highest cultural leadership organization in Mexico, under the Ministry of Public **** Education, but relatively independent. The President of the Commission is appointed by the President and is a member of the Expanded Cabinet. The National Directorate of the Arts (INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES Y LITERATURA, or INBA for short), established in 1946, is subordinate to the Council for the Arts, but is relatively independent. The National Directorate of Antiquities (INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGIA E HISTORIA, or INAH), founded in December 1938, is part of the CHC but is relatively independent. National Film Archive (CINETECA NACIONAL), founded in 1974. The Department of Education and Culture (DIRECCION GENERAL DE COOPERACION EDUCATIVA Y CULTURAL DE SRE) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. General Directorate of Radio, Television and Film of the Ministry of the Interior (DIRECCION GENERAL DE RADIO, TELEVISION Y CINEMATOGRAFIA-S.G.). The main socio-cultural and artistic organizations The General Confederation of Mexican Writers (SOCIEDAD GENERAL DE ESCRITORES DE MEXICO) The National Association of Performers (ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE ACTORES or ANDA for short) The Mexican Association of Songwriters (SOCIEDAD DE AUTORES Y COMPOSITORES DE MEXICO). The Association of Mexican Songwriters (SOCIEDAD DE AUTORES Y COMPOSITORES DE MEXICO or SACM for short) The Folkloric Song and Dance Company of Amalia Hernández, Mexico (Ballet Folklorica de México de Amalia Hernández) Contemporary cultural personalities -JOSE LUIS CUEVAS Cultural and Artistic Units National Library (BIBLIOTECA DE MEXICO) National Library of José Vasconcelos National Museum of Anthropology (MUSEO NATIONAL) MUSEO NACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGIA MUSEO NACIONAL DE HISTORIA MUSEO NACIONAL DE HISTORIA TEMPLO MAYOR MUSEO NACIONAL DE LAS CULTURAS MUSEO NACIONAL DE LAS CULTURAS MUSEO NACIONAL DE LAS CULTURAS MUSEO NACIONAL DE LAS CULTURAS MUSEUM OF ART (MUSEO NACIONAL DE LAS CULTURAS) MUSEO NACIONAL DE ARTES MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO Museo del Arte Moderno Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Internacional Rufino Tamayo Internacional Rufino Tamayo Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) Teotihuacan Pyramid Complex (Teotihuacan) Ruins of the Mayan City-State of Chichen Itza (Chihen Itza) Ruins of the Mayan City-State of Uxmal (Uxmal) Ruins of the Mayan City-State of Tulum (Tulum) Major FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL CERVANTINO, founded in 1972 in the historic city of Guanajuato, is the largest and most famous international arts festival in Mexico and Latin America. The organizers are the Mexican Council for Culture and the Arts and the State of Guanajuato ***. Usually opened in mid-October each year, lasting about 20 days. Mexico City International Arts Festival (FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO) organized by the Mexico City Cultural Council, this year has been more than 10 sessions. Comprehensive arts festival, held in November each year, lasting two weeks. Acapulco Chinese Boat Festival (FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE LA NAO DE ACAPULCO) held every November in the state of Guerrero's famous port city and tourist mecca of Acapulco, the city *** hosted, lasted 10 days. The festival is organized by the city of Acapulco, a famous port city and tourist mecca in the state of Guerrero, and lasts for 10 days. The festival, which is marked by the Chinese cargo ships that first crossed the Pacific Ocean in the 17th century, invites the participation of China, Asia and Central America. Guadalajara International Book Fair (FERIA INTERNACIONAL DE LIBROS) is organized by the State University of Guadalajara at the beginning of each year. The event is rich and varied, in addition to the book trade also organized international cultural masters, famous writers, lectures, poetry readings, works of the seminar and other activities. Mexico City Friendship and Cultural Fair (FERIA DE LAS CULTURAS AMIGAS DE LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO) Mexico City *** hosted by the late May to early June every year. Mainly invited embassies and international organizations in Mexico to participate in the content of cultural displays, film and television screenings, tourism promotion, cultural performances, crafts sales and food from various countries.