Couple dancing in Santa Maria la Ribera Mexico City. Photo by Author

Mexicans Love to Dance so much

In this story, I’m sharing my experience about witnessing how Mexicans love dancing but turns out that it goes beyond that.

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Did you know that Mexicans love to dance so much? I first realized this when I had the opportunity to attend the La Vela festival. The air was filled with electrifying music from the Banda, and the dance floor was a vibrant sea of movement. People swayed to the beats with an endless supply of energy, as if the music had breathed new life into their bodies. I was captivated by their vibrant enthusiasm, and despite my urge to join, my energy couldn’t quite match theirs, so I just found myself breathlessly watching from the side.

But that was just the beginning of my adventure. I found myself wandering around the Santa Maria Ribera neighborhood, which is rich in history and beauty. My gaze was drawn to the magnificent Kiosco Morisco, an architectural marvel inspired by Islamic style and covered with a spectacular glass dome that sparkled like a gem in the sunlight. Around the plaza, beautifully dressed residents adorned the streets, the men in fine suits and hats, while the women wore stunning gowns…