Sometimes travelling helps us to reflect on the “odd” things we do in our own culture. What were some observations about Easter that Karl made about English traditions that differ from the Mexican traditions?
He and his guide seem to form a bond that makes Karl more comfortable than ever before, despite explosions, gunpowder and the lack of support by his “medical and safety” producer. After meeting a man with one eye in charge of fireworks, Karl correctly suggests that maybe the government would be more supportive if they made an effort and got a man with two eyes. At the celebration, people blow up paper mache items that they believe represent Judas. Karl does not remember this from the bible. Later in the episode, Karl once again proves his love of Mexico by agreeing to knock down a wasps’ nest and eat the larva with …show more content…
We saw a few examples of machismo in action in this video. Explain how the Mexican Cowboys and Wrestlers display machismo in the video? Give a few examples for each. hough popularly considered American, the traditional cowboy began with the Spanish tradition, which evolved further in what today is Mexico and the Southwestern United States into the vaquero of northern Mexico and the charro of the Jalisco and Michoacán regions
The Mexican view of death is something different to our view in the United States – it’s very celebratory of the life and legacy of the people who have passed on. What is the Day of the Dead? What are some things people do to celebrate it – Give 5 examples. he Days of the Dead are celebrated in many Latin American countries but nowhere to the extent they are in Mexico. The traditions surrounding the Mexican Day of the Dead, its history throughout the past thousands of years, and its meaning for us today are complex and worthy of many hours of study and