Mexico

Mexico |

Dialogue With Presentation

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By; Rachel Weller and Marie Isaacs |

April 25 2013 |

Mexico Short Dialogue

Mexico is a state located in South America. The official language that is used is Spanish language Spanish is also the third most spoken language worldwide .In mariachi is a traditional type of music and fundamental element of Mexican culture. Traditional Mariachi ensembles include trumpets, violins, the vihuela and "guitarrón" the musician’s charro costumes. Modern Mariachi music includes a wide repertoire of songs from different regions of the country.

Mexican cuisine is central to the Culinary customs have been passed down from generations community cohesion as group identity is expressed through food preparation.

Mexico is a secular country, having no official religion. However, it is Roman Catholic in its majority: Christmas is a national holiday and during Easter most people leave for vacations. Other Catholic religious days such as January 6 (Epiphany) or December 12 (Our Lady of Guadalupe, saint patron of Mexico) are observed by many people

El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a special occasion in which Mexicans remember and honor their family and friends who have passed on. The festivities take place each year from October 31 to November 2. The spirits of the dead are thought to return at this time to visit their relatives and loved ones, who prepare special offerings for them

They then have to make regular preventative visits at clinics. The program has not only helped to lower health care costs. By making vaccinations and preventative drugs widely available, malaria rates have dropped by 60% while tuberculosis mortality was reduced by 30%. About 50 million of all Mexicans contribute to a public insurance scheme together with their employer and the government. Employees pay a monthly premium, which is calculated based on their wages. This public scheme is provided by the Institute of Social Security.

The Institute of...