On the Road 在路上

Words: Heinz

Translator: Meg

墨西哥璀璨的文化传统让墨西哥人有很强的自豪感。墨西哥拥有31项世界文化遗产和7项世界非物质文化遗产。本期，让我们来探寻这一历史底蕴丰厚的文明古国。

Mexico is in North America but is more culturally similar to South and Central America. It has been a popular tourist destination for decades.

墨西哥位于北美洲，但是它的文化却更接近于中美洲和南美洲。数十年来，它一直是热门的旅游胜地。

There have been three major civilizations in Mexico’s history, the Olmecs, the Aztecs and the Mayans. The wise mayans created the calendar, the number zero, gum, lawyers..., Chichen Itza represents the peak of Maya architecture.

墨西哥的历史上有三大文明—奥尔梅克文明、阿兹特克文明和玛雅文明。聪明的玛雅人创造了历法、数字“零”、树胶（口香糖）、律师……，奇琴伊察（玛雅古城遗址）是玛雅建筑艺术的巅峰之作。

calendar

gum

number zero

Chichen Itza

Most areas of Mexico have a dry climate and many cacti grow there.

墨西哥大部分地区气候干燥，许多仙人掌生长在那里。

Cancun is in a coastal region of Mexico. It is a lovely holiday destination. There are long, white beaches and ancient ruins to explore.

坎昆位于墨西哥沿海地区，是风景秀美的度假胜地。那儿有长长的白沙滩以及可供人探索的古代遗址。

On the first and second of November, Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead. On these days they remember their dead relatives, bring flowers and decorations to the graves. It is similar to the Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day.

墨西哥人在11月1日和2日庆祝亡灵节。他们在这两天怀念过世的亲人，并把鲜花和装饰品带到已逝亲人的墓地。这个节日和中国的清明节相似。

Mexican mariachi bands are world-famous. The band members wear big traditional sombreros. They play the guitar, trumpet and other instruments.

墨西哥流浪乐队世界闻名。乐队成员们戴着传统的宽檐帽，演奏着吉他、小号和其他乐器。