The Mexican Subculture in Los Angeles

The Mexican Subculture in Los Angeles
The Mexican subculture in Los Angeles bears impressive attributes that combine European customs and the ancient Central-American heritage. One unique attribute of the culture is their language, where most are familiar with Spanish, while a few speak Spanish and indigenous languages such as Nahuatl and Mayan (Peña, 2021). The Mexican culture is solidly embedded in religion, inclusivity, and family. Mexicans believe in upholding family responsibilities and values (Delpar & Smith, 2018). Their art mainly includes embroidered cotton garments, shawls made of wool, colorful baskets, and clay pottery.
Insiders experience Mexican cultural expression in several ways. Olvera Street is a visible Mexican cultural station that attracts tourists. The street is lined with Spanish buildings that have existed since colonial times (Delpar & Smith, 2018). There are a series of restaurants that sell Mexican kitsch. There are churches in Los Angeles downtown, including the Spanish colonial church complex, where items and food representing the Mexican culture are sold (Massey, 2022). In the churches, families sit together dressed in their fine, culturally specific attires, and...