Representing the Culture of Mexico Throughout the Plaza
Center of plaza:
Statue of woman wearing traditional Mexican dress and "rebozo,"a scarf-like piece of fabric used to wear over neck or around arms as demonstrated in her pose.
Mural Castellanos at the Mariachi Plaza 1994 by artist Juan Solis:
Immediate connection of Mexico and Mariachi.
One iconic symbol for Latino culture is "La Virgen de Guadalupe" or "The Virgin Mary". This plays an important part for mariachi culture because it was an integral part of religious celebrations among Catholics and Christians.
These murals are an attempt for those living around the plaza to integrate their culture and heritage to the city. Perhaps some may perceive this plaza as a "take-over" of Hispanics in Los Angeles. But in reality, the musicians living in the plaza want more people of all ethnicity's to enjoy and be a part of their music. Mariachi music is one to be shared and celebrated amongst all walks of life, not just for Hispanics. However, it does not seem like many other cultures besides Hispanics are enjoying the culture at Mariachi Plaza. Has it isolated itself from other cultures?
Maybe its not so much that Mariachi Plaza has solely isolated itself to Hispanics, but because they can't help that the people living around there are already part of that culture.
Statue of woman wearing traditional Mexican dress and "rebozo,"a scarf-like piece of fabric used to wear over neck or around arms as demonstrated in her pose.
- Posture: courage, bravery, valor, willingness, pride: synonyms of describing the way in which Mexico is exhibited to the public.
- Location: facing the kiosk, the main architecture of the plaza, assigning it a meaning of similar importance and appreciation.
- Kiosk: symbol of unity in the central parks of towns in most of the states in Mexico.
Mural Castellanos at the Mariachi Plaza 1994 by artist Juan Solis:
Immediate connection of Mexico and Mariachi.
- Usage of Mexican flag and portrayal of male and female mariachi musicians:
- Depiction:
Mariachis are almost singing to the flag, demonstrating their loyalty
and pride to their nation: their nation is celebrated by this music
genre where men and women play a role in.
One iconic symbol for Latino culture is "La Virgen de Guadalupe" or "The Virgin Mary". This plays an important part for mariachi culture because it was an integral part of religious celebrations among Catholics and Christians.
These murals are an attempt for those living around the plaza to integrate their culture and heritage to the city. Perhaps some may perceive this plaza as a "take-over" of Hispanics in Los Angeles. But in reality, the musicians living in the plaza want more people of all ethnicity's to enjoy and be a part of their music. Mariachi music is one to be shared and celebrated amongst all walks of life, not just for Hispanics. However, it does not seem like many other cultures besides Hispanics are enjoying the culture at Mariachi Plaza. Has it isolated itself from other cultures?
Maybe its not so much that Mariachi Plaza has solely isolated itself to Hispanics, but because they can't help that the people living around there are already part of that culture.
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