• Origin of Mexican Cuisine: learn about the ingredients that were used in pre-Hispanic foods and how the Spanish contributed to the development of Mexican Cuisine. With the combination of the two cultures, Mexican Cuisine is considered a Cultural Heritage of  Humanity.
   
• Mexican Cultural Symbols: tequila, corn, wrestling, catrina, mariachi, are some characteristic symbols of Mexico that have become known in various parts of the world. Learn about the characteristics and intricacies of these elements that are the pride of Mexicans.
   
• Traditional Mexican Games: play some traditional Mexican games such as Patolli, an ancient Mesoamerican game of chance and betting that was related to the calendar; or, the Mexican lottery, which was originally played exclusively by the upper classes in the Colonial Era.
   
• Pre-Hispanic Codex: they are ancient books that were handwritten in order to record some aspects of everyday life in pre-Hispanic times. Codex were considered sacred. In this discussion-workshop, you will be able to create your own codex.
   
• Traditional Mexican Medicine: fright, emptiness, evil eye, loss of mind, are some diseases that are cured by traditional doctors such as healers, traditional Mexican shamans, witches, herbalists, bonesetters, etc.
   
• La Piedra del Sol: Also known as the Aztec Calendar since it symbolizes the conception of time. However, it did not function as a calendar. Learn about its symbols and their meaning in Mexica cosmogony.
   
• The Verb Chingar: it is the most used verb in Mexican Spanish. Learn about the meanings and contexts in which it is used, as well as the cultural origin of this famous curse word.
   
• Corn: corn is the most emblematic of Mexican foods. There is a variety of more than 50 types of corn. In the book of Popol Vuh, it is said that corn and humanity are closely linked.
   
• Pre-Hispanic Cultures: this includes Olmecs, Mayans, Toltecs, Totonacas, and Mexicas. Learn about the main elements that Mesoamerican cultures shared before the arrival of the Spanish.
   
• Los Días de Muertos (The Days of the Dead): decorate your offering, write on your skull, and dress like Catrina while learning about this colorful traditional Mexican celebration. Learn about its syncretism and the significance of the different elements of pre-Hispanic and Spanish cultures.

Duration: 2 hours per discussion

Cost: 25 USD per person per discussion (minimum of 3 participants required).