|  Mexico's
culture evolved as a mixture of spanish and indian cultures. In
fact Mexico was called New Spain before it got its independence
from the Spanish in 1821. The descendants of both native and spanish
cultures are called mestizo. There are about 50 ethnic groups
in Mexico each with its own customs and traditions and in some
cases even their own language. Some of the native groups include
Nahua, Zapotec, Mixtec, Maya, Purepecha, Trahumara, Huastec, Mayo,
Yaqui and Otomi Indians.
Many cultures like the Olmecs,
the Teotihuacans, the Mayans and the Aztecs have shaped the civilization
of Mexico resulting in Mexico being very diverse. The north has
the busy Monterrey, famous for roasted lamb and beer. In the south
there is the cosmopolitan and touristy beach town of Cancun. In
the southwest you have Indians who still perform centuries old
rituals.
Mexico is a surrealistic country.
The road side markets with exotic fruits and flowers, the chile
stores, musical bands, live animals like chickens and cows, the
bakeries and chocolate mills with their incredible aromas, colors
and contrasts are an integral part of Mexico's culture.
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