Tequila as part of the world cultural heritage

One of the main symbols of Mexico is tequila. This drink has gained wide popularity far beyond the borders of the country. Its bright taste, successful combination with other products and drinks, as well as the absence of a strong hangover attract lovers of strong alcohol. Moreover, there are several types of drink, so everyone can choose the appropriate type (stronger or, on the contrary, the one used to create cocktails). High-quality , the current price of , which is not as high as that of other types of alcohol, is appropriate at any solemn event.

The drink has long become a symbol of passion, freedom and bright culture. It is therefore not surprising that it appears periodically in various important works of art.

Many have seen footage of the main character sitting alone at a bar counter and drinking a glass after another. Tequila is often such a drink. For example, strong alcohol can often be seen in the movie «From Dusk to Dawn». There, tequila becomes part of a gloomy but attractive world. This is essential to create an atmosphere of drama saturated with expression.

Since tequila — is a Mexican drink, it is not surprising that it is often seen in films by local directors who are known all over the world. For example:

These and other directors use the drink to create deep, emotionally charged scenes.

A similar situation with world literature. Yes, perhaps the main lover of strong alcohol was Ernest Hemingway. He called tequila one of the main sources of his philosophical reflections. Another Nobel laureate, John Steinbeck, describes tequila as part of the cultural context of his characters in the book «Tortilla-Flet» Quarter.

Among contemporaries, we can single out Carlos Ruiz Safon and Isabel Allende, who periodically mention the drink to create a bright image of hot Mexico. In their works, the tequila becomes a guide to a world where the past and present are intertwined.

Bottles of tequila often appear on still lifes, and glasses are a symbol of celebration and comfort. The Mexican Diego Rivera, one of the main artists of the 20th century, often depicted workers in the fields of agave on his canvases. These images emphasize not only the importance of the drink, but also the contributions of people to the preservation of national traditions.

Contemporary artists often use tequila as a symbol of freedom and expression, which resonates in pop art and installations.

Thus, the popular drink has penetrated into various cultural spheres and has become part of the cultural code for several generations.