Central to many Latin cultures is corn, a grain with a historical significance that goes back thousands of years. To create food and art celebrating corn in the present is to pay homage to the past. Current traditions that revolve around corn are rooted in customs that were born long ago thanks to groups in Mesoamerica, the historic area that is made up of several modern-day countries, including parts of Mexico. These practices and beliefs were maintained for thousands of years, carrying the value of corn to the present across cultures, generations and regions. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/hispanic-heritage-month/corn-cultural-significance/73-ea343c96-df5a-47c0-a3b9-81abf12ae6fa More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.