Hey ya’ll! Today we went around the small border city of Mission, TX. to see what cool stuff it has to offer if you ever come around.
Contrary to popular belief, this town isn’t just filled with drug smuggling and graffiti, although it may, it is also rich in culture. Because of its close proximity with Mexico, most of the customs here in Mission are very similar with Mexico, so of course that includes great food and music.
The Flea-market or Pulga is a great representation of the shared culture seen in Mission, TX. There was goats and sheep for sale, flavored ice snacks, “chalupa” the Spanish version of Bingo, handmade artifacts, and we even found some musical talent. The Pulga shows how the weekend is spent for many Mission residents.
You can only find a Foy’s Supermarket in Mission, Tx. This small treasure of a store holds a huge variety of Mexican candy. Anything you can imagine is in there. Mazapanes, monedas, lucas, muecas, paletas, and the list goes on! We stocked up on our favorite candies while we were there, not only for us but also to make sure my brother in law who is deployed to Africa gets some. You can’t find this candy just anywhere! Another interesting fact of Mission is how superstitious some of the people are. The candles or “veladoras” shown, depict what some people here, do in their pass time LOL.
And of course religion is a big influence for the culture of this South Texas town. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a big emblem for the people down here, since it has stood for over 70 years. It holds regular Sunday mass, just like most Judeo-Christian religions.
If you ever find yourself down in the deep south, we hope you know where to visit now. Don’t forget tiny places are the most closely knit together, and what you may find inside its threads can be surprising.
14 окт 2024
