Food
This Yucatán dish features pork marinated in achiote and wrapped in banana leaves before being slow-cooked.
What is Cochinita Pibil
This 2006 film by Guillermo del Toro blends fantasy and historical drama, set during the Spanish Civil War, and won three Academy Awards
What is Pan's Labyrinth?
What city is not only the capital of Mexico but also the place where traffic jams can make you feel like you're in a slow-motion movie?
What is "Mexico City"?
This priest, who issued the *Grito de Dolores* in 1810, is considered the father of Mexican independence.
Who is *Miguel Hidalgo*?
This *dicho* tells us that you can’t judge something solely by its appearance, as appearances can be deceiving.
What is *"No todo lo que brilla es oro"*?
This rich, dark sauce made from roasted chilies, nuts, and chocolate is often served with turkey or chicken
What is *Mole Poblano
his 2014 animated film, which explores the Day of the Dead, was produced by Guillermo del Toro and became the highest-grossing Mexican film of all time
What is *The Book of Life*?
This body of water to the east of Mexico is known for its warm waters and seafood, making it a popular vacation spot for both tourists and hungry pelicans?
What is "the Gulf of Mexico"?
This influential muralist movement, led by artists like Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, saw its revival during the Chicano Renaissance in the 1960s and '70s
What is the *Chicano Mural Movement*?
This dicho warns that those who are complacent or inactive may miss opportunities or face consequences?
What is "Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente"?
This popular snack consists of roasted corn on the cob, slathered with mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice
Elote/// Elote Preparado
This comedy series pokes fun at the lives of two not-so-handsome men trying to navigate the world of modeling, proving that confidence outweighs good looks-
What is "Nosotros los Guapos"?
This river acts as a natural border between Mexico and the U.S., often seen as a place where people go to fish for more than just compliments
What is "the Rio Grande"?
This 1848 treaty, which ended the Mexican-American War, resulted in the U.S. acquiring much of the modern-day American Southwest, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico
What is the *Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo*?
This dicho suggests that trying to do too many things at once can lead to poor results
What is "El que mucho abarca, poco aprieta"?
This type of corn dough, made from nixtamalized corn, is the foundation for tamales, tortillas, and many other Mexican staples.
What is Masa?
This variety show hosted by Don Francisco kept families entertained for hours with games and music
What is "Sábado Gigante"?
This popular tourist destination in Mexico is famous for its beaches and nightlife, and for the Banana boat!
What is Cancun?
This 1960s movement, led by figures like César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, sought better working conditions for farmworkers in California.
What is the *United Farm Workers* (UFW)?
This dicho advises ignoring foolish or hurtful comments from others?
What is "A palabras necias, oídos sordos"?
Known for its delicate balance of flavors, this dish from Sinaloa features shrimp and other seafood cooked with a citrusy, tangy tomato broth.
What is *Ceviche* (specifically *Ceviche Sinaloense*)
This comedy showcases the quirky lives of neighbors in a Mexican barrio
What is "Vecinos"?
These natural sinkholes filled with water are perfect for swimming and diving and have been regarded by Indigenous cultures as the gateways to the underworld
What are Cenotes?
This 1968 educational protest in East Los Angeles, led by Chicano students, demanded better educational opportunities, representation, and an end to discriminatory practices in schools.
What is the *East L.A. Walkouts* (also known as the *Chicano Blowouts*)?
What saying humorously implies that having a friend who annoys you is better than having an enemy who’s too good at being bad?
What is "Más vale un mal amigo que un buen enemigo"?