An Ancient Ritual: Los Voladores de Papantla
July
7,
2016
by Itzel Greenheck
Remembering The Dance of the Pole Flyers Performed in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico It was a warm afternoon at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, dozens of middle school scuttled around the sculptures while the staff tried to teach them about Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage. “Shhh, be quiet” said one of the teachers, allowing...
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What's Going on in Mexico...January 2015
December
19,
2014
by Roxanna Brock McDade
There are so many events in January you can probably make it to one no matter where you visit. Enjoy Mexico's warmth and entertainment at these events...
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Tenth Annual Entijuanarte Cultural Festival
August
30,
2014
by Mike Mercer
2014 Tijuana Cultural Art Festival Entijuanarte The name, Entijuanarte, is a mash-up of the three Spanish words: “en,” “Tijuana,” and “arte.” Translated, it means “Art in Tijuana” or “in Tijuana there is art.” The three day festival is set to take place again, beginning on Friday, October 3rd, and continuing through Sunday, October 5th. Over...
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Chihuahua International Festival
August
16,
2014
by Mike Mercer
El Festival Internacional Chihuahua 2014 A celebration of art and culture The 2014 Chihuahua International Festival began on August 1st, and will continue until the 24th of August. The yearly festival celebrates art and culture, from all over Mexico, and from around the world. Once again, this year’s program includes hundreds of cultural activities performed...
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November 2013 Events
October
31,
2013
by Roxanna Brock McDade
November is one of the best months for visiting Mexico; there are so many great events & festivals it will be hard to decide which you want to attend...
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June Events in Mexico
June
5,
2013
by Roxanna Brock McDade
June is the beginning of the rainy season and the hurricane season in Mexico but it can still be a good time to visit if you seek out these festivals and events...
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La Frontera - Artists along the U.S./Mexico Border
February
17,
2013
by Roxanna Brock McDade
I photographed about 150 artists in all major Mexican cities along the border, some of them still and often wrongfully called the most dangerous places on earth...
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Bellas Artes and Patio de La Secretaria de Cultura: Fine Arts in Mexico
October
1,
2012
by Al Barrus
I hadn’t appreciated the Mexican government’s efforts to promote the fine arts until I was introduced to Bellas Artes...
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Real de Asientos, Mexico: History and Mystery
September
22,
2012
by Roxanna Brock McDade
History, art, nature and culture can be found in the ancient mining town of Real de Asientos in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico...
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How ropes are made in Villa Progreso, Querétaro
July
16,
2012
by Roxanna Brock McDade
A small number (mostly older inhabitants) remained in Villa Progreso and continued to make ropes by hand for the limited market that remained for their products...
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