Chinese and Mexican culture

     The identity of a country is marked by the historical events that have taken place over the years, so this allowed the creation of a set of forms, expressions, and traditions that in some way characterize the identity of a country. As Latinos we are interested in knowing other cultures and comparing them, and from that we discover things that help us understand the world as it is. Because of this, we are going to learn a little about Chinese and Mexican culture.

   China is known throughout the world for its millenary culture. Many of China's traditions have been maintained from antiquity to the present day; although, China is today a country that advances economically at a great speed, many of these Chinese customs are still practiced today.One of them is the Chinese tea which has its origin in its consumption as a medicinal product. Not only was it used to cure certain specific diseases, but it was believed in the benefits of tea to achieve a longer life. Among other Chinese traditions we have the dragon which is a symbol of strength, power and good luck, and Chinese weddings which were prepared by the families of the couple and matchmakers. China has an extraordinarily conservative culture full of superstitions and beliefs which are still important today as in the past.

    Mexico is a country full of color, mariachis, tequila, and great festivities throughout the year; however, each of its religious traditions have a touch of their own, a clear example of this is the celebration of the Day of the Dead which in the United States United is known as Halloween. The food with a lot of spicy, avocado and beans is another particular thing that you can only find in the cities of Mexico.

   Finally, we can conclude that China is a country which has a superstitious culture full of beliefs that besides giving an identity to the country also keeps them in union with the past. Meanwhile, Mexico has traditions based on religious beliefs. Both cultures allow knowing and learning a little of what each country represents.