Art & Culture

The land called Mexico has many moods and faces. Without a doubt Mexico is steeped in ancient Indian lore, seasoned with Spanish colonial customs. The array of folkart and crafts in Mexico is simply mind-boggling. Each region of Mexico has its own specialty, with villagers maintaining the traditions handed down from countless generations. We share with you a piece of this vast landscape of the mexican art.

Mexico’s official and other organization in charge of cultural activities

Traditions & Festivities

Every village and each parochial sector of the nation's larger towns and cities has a designated a holy personage in whose honor fiestas patronales are held annually. In most cases such festivities take the form a novenario, a nine-day celebration with unique characteristics that are traditional to each locality. Many religious celebrations have their roots in the pre-Hispanic era, while most civic holidays reflect modern historical events.

Day of the Death

El Grito

Cinco de Mayo

Christmas in Mexico

Important Links

• Mexico Lindo:
  Download photo essays about Mexico.
• Nostalgia:
  Collection of 80 photographs of Mexico each 20" by 21" mounted on wood frame with plexiglass. Available free on loan for exhibit from the Mexican Institute. For more information call (713) 988-6699
• The Maya:
  Includes information on Mayan history, culture and much more.
• Tequila:
  Learn more about how tequila is made, the different types of tequilas, and tequila cocktails. Check the ratings for The Best Tequilas.
• Travel to Mexico:
  If you are planning a business trip to Mexico you must see these pages first.
• Meet Mexico:
  Offers lively, illustrated information about all aspects of Mexican culture, history and life today in an easy and exciting way. It includes 17 sections, covering geography, history and economy as well as Mexico’s education system, its food, festivals, arts, music and dance.