Traditions in the Rio Grande Valley

Rio Grande Valley's culture

The Rio Grande Valley is home to many cultures, but one that dominates them all is Mexican traditions. Many of the valley's locals are Hispanic and bring along Mexican traditions form previous generations. Some of the traditions have begun spreading farther up North Texas and are starting to become more modernized than the way the traditions were celebrated in earlier times.

Traditions

Quinceneara-When a fifteen year old girl is transitioning into a young lady.
Dia De Los Muertos-A day honoring the dead.
Charro days-A celebration of Mexican culture.
Tamales de Navidad-A dish commenly served around Christmas time or New Years.
Mariaches- Mariaches are the traditional music that should be played at social gatherings.

History

The main Mexican traditions that we see in The Rio Grande Valley originated in deep Mexico from Mayan natives who's traditions later got passed down from generation to generation and are now in our everyday lives.

What a Quinceanera means to you?

"Becoming a young lady." -- Jennifer Garcia, upcoming Quinceanera

"A Quinceanera means leaving childish things behind and becoming of age ." -- Maya Rasmussen,14 years old