Men: Today, it's mainly the sport of boxing that brought Filipinos and Mexicans together. Mexican and Filipinos are fans of basketball and they both enjoy playing recreational basketball which brings them together.
Women: Zumba classes attracts several Mexican girls and Filipinas to dance together and interact.
Philippines and Mexicans started the whole idea of NAFTA ( North American Free Trade Agreement) and even the EU ( European Union)>
The whole idea started back in 1565, when the Nao galleons plowed the Pacific carrying goods between the ports of Manila and Acapulco.
. Philippines native language Filipino (also known as Tagalog) has over 10,000 words with Spanish roots.
. Moreover, as of 1935, the Virgin of Guadalupe is our country´s official patron saint, which means that each year, hundreds of Filipinos come to Mexico to pay homage to the Blessed Mother.
. The Mexican cement giant Cemex already has long-term direct investments in the Philippines to the tune of nearly US$1 billion, and a Philippine firm has holdings in a Veracruz shipping service.
. The first coconut/nipa-palm trees in Mexico were planted in Zihuatanejo, which originally came from the Philippines. With the coconut/nipa-palm trees, the Filipinos also introduced their many uses to the inhabitants of Mexico.
. Mexico has the largest population of Filipinos in Latin America over 200,000 Filipinos reside in Mexico.
This is one new to me. NAFTA is Canada, Mexico and the U.S, How did the Philippines got involved to this picture?
I'll look into that,
I only posted the article.
Mexico also celebrates Halloween since Pumpkins originated from Central America and Mexico. Dia De Los Muertos is one week from today, this is one holiday that's in my bucket list to visit. Have you seen or participated in this event before?
Dia De Los Muertos
Mexico
The quintessential symbol of autumn, pumpkin can be found in six continents around the world – but its true home is Mexico. Calabaza is a pre-Hispanic crop that dates back more than 7,500 years.
Pumpkin
Coco 2 Movie Sequel is coming out next year 2021. More people are becoming to be aware of Dia De Los Muertos.
Coco 2 is an upcoming Pixar movie coming out in October/November 2020. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures & Pixar Animation Studios. Plot: It's been 6 years since the events happened for Miguel.
Coco Movie Trailer
Coco 2 Movie Trailer
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View of Manila, ca. 1665
Manila–Accapulco–Seville galleon trade, also to Panama and Lima, Peru
