Mexico's cultural legacy time capsule

1. GDM
I.E. Application Essay (K)
Time Capsule – Mexico’s cultural legacy represented by 8 items

2. Huey Tlatoani Moctezuma’s Headdress
Moctezuma Xocoyotzin was
the Huey Tlatoani (Aztec
emperor) when the
Spaniards arrived to Mexico.
Its royal Headdress
represents the grandeur and
uniqueness of the Aztec
Empire. Today it is displayed
in the museum of Ethology
Vienna.

3. Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo
Juan Rulfo’s Pedro Páramo is
an essential book in every
Mexican household. It is
considered a literary
masterpiece.

4. Image of the Virgin of Guadalupe
The Virgin of Guadalupe
represents the religious
conversion of Mexico’s
population. It was also used
as the first flag of the
Independence movement. It
represents the start of an
independent Mexico.

5. “Día de Muertos” (Day of the Dead) Sugar
Skull
The Day of the Dead is a very
important holiday in Mexico.
The traditional sugar skull
represents a culture of
embracing death and
honoring and remembering
our ancestors.

6. Julio Cesar Chavez’s red headband
Julio Cesar Chavez is the
best Mexican boxer of all
time. The use of his famous
red headband started out as
a way to protect himself
from witchcraft by other
fighters.

7. Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the
Alameda by Diego Rivera
A mural painted by
renowned Mexican artist
Diego Rivera in the 50’s
which depicts more than 100
of Mexico’s historical figures
taking a stroll through the
Alameda park in Mexico City.

8. A collection of Pedro Infante’s musical and
cinematographic work
Pedro Infante was a mariachi
singer in the 40’s. He is
considered to be a Mexican
icon. His work reflects
Mexican culture and
traditions.

9. Maize Tortilla
The maize (corn) tortilla and
it’s derivatives are the core
base for much of the
Mexican cuisine. The Aztecs
even used it as a utensil.
Today the tortilla is a
synonym of Mexican
gastronomy.