Traditions and everyday life in MexicoFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Mexico. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
119 keepsakes from Mexico (53 traditions and culture, 66 personal) · page 3 of 4Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
I remember sitting at the dining table with the letter in my hand, feeling a mix of excitement and curiosity. My heart was racing as I opened the envelope and unfolded the letter. The first thing I noticed was the stationery with…
Shared by Bethmdz06
That day was impressive, I went out with my friends to take a tour from one end of the city to the other in just one day. We went to La Mexicana park and saw huge buildings Then we went to the castle of Chapultepec to walk for a…
Shared by Beth.
This museum is in my city, it's the second one we have. Its exhibitions are entirely artistic since they don’t serve a fully historical function. Of course, they highlight some historical aspects, but not entirely. That day, we…
Shared by Lola Van Helsing
One day on the avenue of the central park of Cardenas, Tabasco. That day both professional and amateur artists exhibited their paintings throughout the day, in particular, I like to paint a lot with oil or watercolor techniques…
Shared by Cristhell
Despite the scorching heat almost every hour, I like to find excitement in my daily life.Especially in the things I enjoy doing, like my sport volleyball or drawing, it's amazing how I can portray details there.But lately I…
Shared by viktobss
This is are two small tables where most of my friends at University and I like to spend our evenings talking. Just spending 5 minutes here is enough to learn at least one thing and I love that even our teachers approach us when…
Shared by V4lC0l
It is always nice for me to see the details in each thing around me. In these cases, I was amazed for the beauty and the peaceful vibe the plants gave to the environment, but also, I am a big fan of how some buildings can have a…
Shared by TellMeYourSecrets
sometimes we go out and walk in the more famous areas of the city to play Pokemon Go! Is very fun, because we find other people playing and then we join all together to play and find new quests on the way. We buy a good drink and…
Shared by eliachu
It was the second concert I went to, and I loved it. The band was the Arctic Monkeys my favorite band in March 2019 fue el Segundo concierto al que fui, y me encanto. La banda fue los Arctic Monkeys mi banda favorita en marzo 2019
Shared by Eric Ortiz
I made this cake for a friend's going-away-party! He had a semester abroad so we all got together and decorated it together. The picture is his favorite meme, the one he always sent to the groupchat. I think we did pretty good…
Shared by Gotix
We met at one point all the motorcycle club of my boyfriend and from different places the different motorcycle clubs arrived there and then we all went to the event in an exclusive place where we could live together enjoy
Shared by Vane
I love visiting art galleries. In this case, the presented works that I am showing are my favorites. I really loved the sculpture; the artist wanted to represent the paths and roads we used to walk when we were young.
Shared by Mika Nono
This is my favorite place in the city. Unlike commercial cinema, this theater screens films from all countries, different eras, and many different languages. It makes me feel closer to other cultures and the unknown.
Shared by iamnash
Located in Monterrey, Mexico, MARCO is the city's museum of contemporary art. Although it has no permanent exhibition, every quarter they bring about 2 or 3 new expositions from both Mexican and foreign artists.
Shared by tinkerbell2911
When my friends and/or family wish to have a nice day out, one of the first things that pop into our minds is going to the Tangamanga Park, it's a free access green area in my city, a huge park, very beautiful.
Shared by DMajeure9
Avenida Revolución in Tijuana is the city's vibrant heart, filled with energy and culture. This lively street is lined with shops, restaurants, bars, and street art, offering a mix of tradition and modernity.
Shared by Niia
I love Mexico’s city subway because there’s always something going on, I love to go to some stations where they always have different expositions, sometimes they can be paintings, photos, even sculptures!
Shared by MmyTa
Baja California, México, famous for it's cultural and gastronomical evolution in the last years. Caesar's Restaurant, home of the Caesar Salad invented at the year 1924 by italian chef Caesar Cardini.
Shared by Anamor81
This is typical food from Mexico. Esquites with beef tenderloin and melted cheese, tenderloin tacos with green sauce, chicharron gorditas, stuffed churros, tamales with green and red mole.
Shared by Abigail Lara
I study a new type of compounds to inhibit an enzyme of the HIV-1. In the image is a cell line infected with HIV-1, and because of this, they express the green fluorescent protein.
Shared by Julius Caesar
I live near the beach, sometimes i like to go for a walk and watch the sunset or the sunrise. This place is very calm, and i like to sit on the sand and listen to music.
Shared by Norah C
I used to be part of a theater group, and made performances every semester, I just graduated from my school and this is the first play i watched since I left the school.
Shared by Julias Zam
In Mexico city you can see a carnival in Morelos country, you can dance and enjoy with your family this is in different town In Guanajuato you can visit mommis museum
Shared by Juan Luis
The sun dips below the horizon, illuminating the expansive waters of Banderas Bay with glowing, fiery reflections. The sky bleeds from deep orange to rich magenta.
Shared by Constanza g. Otero
A trip to the state of Veracruz with family to visit a less crowded beach; however, it was very nice to feel the sand and the water, although it was very windy.
Shared by Xiao12
once a month we go to our country house to collect plants and meditate in the nature, we thank it for everything and bring some fruits that will bless our home
Shared by simontas el puente
I live in a state that it’s near to the golf of Mexico, so the beach it’s really close from my house and with my friends we love to go and see the sunset.
Shared by Jnnfr
I love hanging out with my friends, we love going to the club and going out to eat, but we also love watching movies , staying in and talking for hours.
Shared by elisags
I have been in charge of a beautiful guinea pig called Cuchi for two years. This March I plan to celebrate his birthday with a capybara theme.
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