The Horta Family 2001
Mario is on the left next to his father Gustavo. In front of Gustavo is Angelica (the youngest daughter), then Ana Maria next to Gustavo. In front of her is Ana Laura on her knees and finally Neri, the oldest son. Photo copyright: Mexicolore.
Questions/discussion points for pupils:
- Can you name the family members in the photo? (Compare with the earlier photo if you need to)
- What do you think the different members do now?
- Which members are missing?
The first on the left (holding a tortilla) is Mario, then Neri. Ian Mursell and his son Phillip are next, then Gustavo at the head of the table. Ana Maria is in the kitchen behind Gustavo, Ian's daughter Maria is on the right hand side.
Photo copyright: Mexicolore
Questions/discussion points for pupils:
- What are the family eating and drinking?
- Do you eat/drink the same things as them?
- What else can you see in the room?
Neri and Gustavo offered the Mursell family some after supper entertainment.
Photo copyright: Mexicolore.
Questions/discussion points for pupils:
- What do you and your family do after dinner?
- Is it the same as the Horta family?
Left to right is grandpa Jesus, Gustavo, Neri, Mario. In front of Mario is Ana Laura. In the middle is the grandma Guadalupe. Ana Maria is next to Guadalupe, and the little Angelica right at the front. Behind the family is their altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Photo copyright: Mexicolore.
Questions/discussion points for pupils:
- Do you recognise all of the family members?
- Where do you think this photo has been taken?
- What can you see in the background?
- Do you have something like this in your own house?
Worldaware would like to thank Ian Mursell for permission to include these photographs (www.mexicolore.co.uk) and, of course, the Horta family.