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Matachines: Traditional Dancers

28 Wednesday Nov 2018

Posted by Victor H. Garza 高山 in Culture

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Several days before December 12 when Mexicans celebrate Lady of Guadalupe, Mexicans from all walks of life gather in processions whose goal is to reach the Lady of Guadalupe Temples located throughout Mexican cities. The dancers in these processions are known as “Matachines” and their outfits are made up of: a feather head piece, a vest, a skirt and sandals. They also carry a bow, rattles and a shield. This traditional dance may seem pre-Columbian but its origin is actually European.

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Varios días antes de la celebración del 12 de diciembre dedicada a la Virgen de Guadalupe, los mexicanos se organizan en procesiones que cruzan las ciudades para dirigirse a los templos dedicado a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Estas peregrinaciones están formadas por danzantes a los que se les conoce como “Matachines”. La vestimenta y accesorios típicos de un matachín son: el penacho, el chaleco, las nahuillas, los huaraches, el arco, la sonaja y el escudo. Aunque pudiera parecer que la danza tiene origen prehispánico, en realidad sus raíces son europeas.

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The Mexican Revolution: Villa, Zapata & “Adelita”

20 Tuesday Nov 2018

Posted by Victor H. Garza 高山 in History

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Pancho Villa

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On November 20, 1910 Francisco I. Madero started the Mexican Revolution. It was the first revolution of the 20th Century. This movement’s main goal was to remove president Porfirio Diaz from power. During 10 years many leaders were involved in this fight. In northern Mexico Pancho Villa became a key figure while in southern Mexico Emiliano Zapata was very charismatic amongst the peasants who wanted to recover their land. However, an anonymous key figure during the revolution were the women who were represented by the brave “Adelitas” who were immortalized in a couple of “Revolution” songs.

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El 20 de noviembre de 1910 el coahuilense Francisco I. Madero inicia la Revolución que buscaba retirar del poder al presidente oaxaqueño Porfirio Diaz. Fue la primera revolución del Siglo XX. Durante los 10 años que duró la revolución hubo muchos personajes que participaron en ella destacando el duranguense Pancho Villa y el morelense Emiliano Zapata quienes movilizaron masas de gente en el norte y sur del país. Sin embargo, es importante resaltar el rol que la mujer mexicana tuvo durante el conflicto armado. Estas mujeres anónimas quedaron inmortalizadas con el nombre de “Adelita” en un par de corridos revolucionarios.

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Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

02 Friday Nov 2018

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Last year the movie “Coco” was a success not only in the USA but also in Mexico and specially China. “Coco” introduced to the World the way Mexicans celebrate “The Day of the Dead”. Chinese people have a similar celebration called “Tomb Sweeping Day” which shares commonalities with the Mexican celebration. The Chinese festival takes place on April 4th. Chinese expats living in Mexico have a chance to explore and enjoy our celebration as well as comparing the differences  and celebrating the similarities.

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El año pasado la película “Coco” tuvo mucho éxito en Estados Unidos, México y particularmente en China! “Coco” introduce al mundo la manera de celebrar el “Día de los Muertos” en México. En el gigante asiático también honran a sus muertos pero esto se lleva a cabo durante el mes de abril. La celebración mexicana y la china son diferentes pero también tienen similitudes agradables que están siendo exploradas por los expatriados chinos que viven en México.

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