Category: Culture

November 3, 2016 by Itzel Greenheck

Mexpro's Itzel Greenheck, originally from Central Mexico, explains the traditions around the Day of the Dead, and describes how she celebrates in the US. Before Day of the Dead became a trendy celebration among Latino and non-Latino communities in the US, I was already a huge fan. As a matter of fact, when I came... Read More »

May 1, 2014 by Mike Mercer

In 1519, when Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico, the Aztecs were wearing Serape type garments made of cotton and agave cactus, dyed with fruits and insects... Read More »

April 15, 2013 by Al Barrus

When living in Saltillo, Mexico, Monterrey is your go-to place when you need some sort of big-city fix. While my home city, Saltillo, has more than 650,000 inhabitants, it lacks many of the features of a more modern economic hub. Luckily Monterrey is just a 40-minute drive from where I live. From the onset, Monterrey... Read More »

December 17, 2012 by Al Barrus

For Americans, Mexico is a close neighbor and is often referred to as “our backyard.” The US has had Latin and Mexican influence for centuries and it’s been embedded into the American culture, in many ways more so than the influence of the British. We gringos (gringo is just the Mexican slang for a US... Read More »

October 1, 2012 by Al Barrus

I hadn't appreciated the Mexican government's efforts to promote fine arts until I was introduced to Bellas Artes in a government building in Saltillo. The Obra de Medusa performance even included some Mexican movie stars... Read More »

September 25, 2012 by Al Barrus

There's always something to celebrate in Mexico. This September it was the annual celebration of the town's historical hundreds-year-old church, Cathedral of San Nicolas de Tolentino, and ofcourse Mexico's Independence... Read More »