Traditions and everyday life in Mexico

Festivals, 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 4 of 4

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Personal keepsakes from members in Mexico

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Starting a band
Event

Starting a band

This year I started a band called Cosmic Love and in Halloween we got into a competition and we won. It was one of the best days of my life

Shared by enjambre
Bowling with friends
Activity

Bowling with friends

I remember the time we went bowling with my friends, and in the end, we had even more fun playing with the arcade machines that were there

Shared by Karla Jimenez
Climbing mountain and camping
Activity

Climbing mountain and camping

Walking among the trees and nature is very relaxing. Camping is interesting if we bring what we need and adapt to what nature offers us.

Shared by Calypse
Comida de blancos
Event

Comida de blancos

It’s a formal dinner for seniors in high school, in which everyone is dressed in white formal attire and it’s before graduation party.

Shared by Zarii
My favorite Bookstore
Place

My favorite Bookstore

My favorite bookstore in my city!! it’s called “la casa del caracol” which means the snail’s home. Snails are my favorite animals :)

Shared by koipondzzz
The day of the dead
Everyday life

The day of the dead

In this day we usually celebrate our family and friends that are dead, we try to remember good things about them and celebrate.

Shared by val59
My Hometown - Apodaca
Place

My Hometown - Apodaca

My small hometown, Apodaca, is quite small, but it is mostly known because it has the State's International Airport.

Shared by Xuuturi
Tree collection
Everyday life

Tree collection

I admire the barks, their textures and crowns of the trees, the forests. I like how the leaves move with the wind.

Shared by Kore Cob
Casa del alfeñique
Place

Casa del alfeñique

one of my favorite places in the city, it has a lot of histories and legends. is a really cool view of the past

Shared by Edi_mora
Día de muertos
Tradition

Día de muertos

Día de muertos is the day when the spirits of our loved ones visits us, this includes pets, family and friends

Shared by Zzzen
Family Walk
Family life

Family Walk

Walks with my family at Park while my daughthers are pregnant. I like to have some icecream and coffee.

Shared by Nani
Prehispanic art
Activity

Prehispanic art

i did this fan art of Aztec God Xōchipilli While my roots are Mayan, i value all prehispanic heritage.

Shared by Mario Sama
Playing Electone
Activity

Playing Electone

I’ve been studying at YAMAHA for 11 years but I’m trying to stay more focused and learn more pieces.

Shared by kikucookie
Beach Days
Activity

Beach Days

I try to visit the beach as often as I can. Watching the waves crashing the shore is so calming to me

Shared by Lilac23
Day on the Beach
Activity

Day on the Beach

A summer day in the beach is the way to go to keep the hot days away!

Shared by Lisa10
My best friend
Everyday life

My best friend

Today cookie and I went to enjoy a snack outside, she was so happy

Shared by Im_Lynn
My City
Activity

My City

This is my city, i love exploring all the mountains!!

Shared by Gigismail

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