Mariachi music originated in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is a genre defined by the integration of stringed instruments and influences from Western Mexico's cultural developments and history. Traditional Mexican dances like Jarabe Tapatio express regional rhythms, colors, and important cultural themes through movement.

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3. Mariachi Mariachi is a genre of
music that originated in
the State of Jalisco.
It is an integration of
stringed instruments
highly influenced by the
cultural impacts of the
historical development of
Western Mexico.
Throughout the history of
mariachi, musicians have
experimented with brass,
wind, and percussion
instruments

4. Jarabe Traditional Mexican
Tapatio dances provide a glimpse
into the culture of the
region. Not only do these
dances from Mexico
express the rhythms of
the music, but also the
vital colors woven into
Mexican clothing and
Danza del decoration, as well as
Venado themes important to the
region such as
Catholicism and
communion with nature

5. Bullfighting
Mexico has the largest
venue for bullfighting in the
world –
The Plaza de toros in
Mexico City which seats
48,000 people

6. Day of the
Dead
The holiday focuses on
gatherings of family and
friends to pray for and
remember friends and family
members who have died.
Traditions connected with the
holiday include building private
altars honoring the deceased
using sugar skulls marigolds,
and the favorite foods and
beverages of the departed

7. Mexican handcrafts and folk
art is a complex collection of
items made with various
materials and fashioned for
utilitarian, decorative or other
purposes, such as wall
hangings, vases, toys and
items created for celebrations,
festivities and religious rites

8. Mexican handcrafts and folk
art is a complex collection of
items made with various
materials and fashioned for
utilitarian, decorative or other
purposes, such as wall
hangings, vases, toys and
items created for celebrations,
festivities and religious rites