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Happy Cross Cultural Day!

09 Sunday Feb 2020

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Today several places around the World celebrate “Cross Cultural Day”. Since many foreigners visit Mexico for tourism or business purposes, it’s important for us Mexicans to be aware of different cultures around the World to foster understanding.

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Hoy se celebra en algunos países del mundo el “Día Intercultural”. México recibe visitantes de muchos países de mundo y por ello es importante estar familiarizado con las principales culturas del planeta para fomentar puentes culturales entre mexicanos y extranjeros.

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Let the Spring begin!

04 Tuesday Feb 2020

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According to the Chinese calendar…Spring (Lìchūn 立春) begins today.

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De acuerdo al calendario chino…hoy inicia la primavera (Lìchūn 立春).

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Candelaria celebrations in Tlacotalpan

02 Sunday Feb 2020

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On February the 2nd Mexican people celebrate “Lady of Candelaria Day”. The most important celebration takes place in Tlacotalpan (considered a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site) located in the southeastern state of Veracruz.

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Cada 2 de febrero tiene lugar la Fiesta de la Candelaria en Tlacotalpan, Veracruz. Tlacotalpan fue denominado Patrimonio Mundial de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.

Three Wise Men’s Cake (Rosca de Reyes)

06 Monday Jan 2020

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On January 6 Mexicans get together to celebrate the Epiphany of the Three Wise Men who visited baby Jesus. In Mexico we eat a very large “doughnut” called Rosca de Reyes (Wise Men’s Bread). The meaning of this bread is the following: 1) Its’ round shape symbolizes God’s infinite love. 2) The fruit toppings represent the jewels in the crowns worn by the Wise Men which mean Peace, Love & Happiness.  Inside the bread there is at least 1 plastic “baby Jesus”. Whoever finds this baby becomes “Jesus’ Godfather” and must host on February 2 a “fiesta” with hot tamales as the main dish. It is said that those who are lucky to find the baby inside their piece of rosca-bread are people with a good heart who will receive blessings all year long!

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El 6 de enero los mexicanos nos reunimos con familiares y/o amigos para celebrar la Epifanía de los 3 Magos de Oriente que visitaron al niño Dios. En México, se acostumbra comer una rosca de reyes que simboliza lo siguiente: 1) el amor eterno de Dios representado por la forma circular de la rosca. 2) las joyas encontradas en las coronas de los reyes representadas por las coloridas frutas que decoran la rosca. Estas “joyas” son símbolos de Paz, Amor y Alegría. En el interior de la rosca suelen encontrase uno o más monitos que recuerdan al niño Dios que fue “escondido” para protegerlo de el Rey Herodes. Las personas que tengan la buena suerte de encontrar el monito dentro de la rebanada que reciban, serán bendecidos durante todo el año pues se les considera seres humanos de buen corazón.  Además deberán continuar con la celebración el 2 de febrero preparando unos deliciosos tamales. ¡Buen Provecho!

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Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)

06 Wednesday Nov 2019

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During recent years a few countries have produced action movies and animated films that show how Mexicans celebrate The Day of the Dead (one of the most important celebrations in Mexico). Some of these animated movies include The Book of Life and of course, Coco. However, since 2004 the project for DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD) was born. It was meant to be leased on November 2017 but since Coco was also going to be released on the same date, the Mexican producers decided to wait until 2019.  It is nice to see that Mexico is producing animated films with international quality! 

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En los últimos años, la celebración del Día de los Muertos ha aparecido en películas extranjeras de acción así como en películas animadas  tales como EL LIBRO DE LA VIDA y COCO. Sin embargo, desde el 2004 nació en México el proyecto de la película animada DIA DE LOS MUERTOS que originalmente se estrenaría en noviembre del 2017 pero se decidió postergar hasta el 2019 pues COCO justamente se estrenaba en noviembre del 2017. ¡Con todo y este retraso en el estreno nacional, da gusto ver que en nuestro país se produce cine de animación con muy buena calidad!

Best Female Chef in the World!

20 Tuesday Aug 2019

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According to “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” the best female chef in the world in 2019 is Daniela Soto from MEXICO 😃!

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Según “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” (Los mejores 50 restaurantes del mundo) la mejor chef mujer del mundo en 2019 es Daniela Soto…¡una chica mexicana!

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

09 Friday Aug 2019

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Thanks to the United Nations General Assembly, since December 1994 more than 370 million indigenous people in around 70 countries celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9th. Some topics appreciated during the celebrations are language, traditions and environmental protection. 

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Gracias a que en diciembre de 1994 la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas decidiera que el 9 de agosto se celebrara a las poblaciones indígenas del mundo, hoy en día más de 370 millones de personas festejan sus creencias, lenguajes y costumbres en más de 70 países.

International Success: A Dream going beyond Alameda…

31 Thursday Jan 2019

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In 1947 Mexican painter Diego Rivera introduced Chiutlahua (the woman in yellow) as a brave woman who demanded her rights to enter Mexico’s City Alameda Park originally reserved for the “right people” reflecting Mexico’s discriminatory society. Today, Yalitza Aparicio goes beyond “Alameda” entering the World stage and becoming an role model for Mexico and the World showing that success can be achieved with an open mind, effort, determination & team work. She is the first indigenous woman ever to be nominated for an Oscar in the “Best Actress” category along with Glenn Close & Lady Gaga. Her international success sets an example for our young generations around the World and hopefully in Mexico!

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Chiutlahua, la mujer de amarillo que aparece en el mural pintado por Diego Rivera en 1947, se enfrenta a una sociedad clasista y racista que no le permite entrar a la Alameda frecuentada por la “gente bien”. Hoy en día Yalitza Aparicio ha dado un claro ejemplo de que sí se pudo entrar y llegar más allá de la Alameda…¡sus logros internacionales son un ejemplo a seguir para todos los mexicanos! Es la primer mujer indígena en la historia nominada a un Oscar en la categoría de “Mejor Actriz” compitiendo con Glenn Close y Lady Gaga. ¡Felicidades y que sigan viniendo los triunfos!

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Three Wisemen & Rosca de Reyes

06 Sunday Jan 2019

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On January 6 Mexicans get together to celebrate the Epiphany of the Three Wise Men who visited baby Jesus. In Mexico we eat a very large “doughnut” called Rosca de Reyes (Wise Men’s Bread). The meaning of this bread is the following: 1) Its’ round shape symbolizes God’s infinite love. 2) The fruit toppings represent the jewels in the crowns worn by the Wise Men which mean Peace, Love & Happiness.  Inside the bread there is at least 1 plastic “baby Jesus”. Whoever finds this baby becomes “Jesus’ Godfather” and must host on February 2 a “fiesta” with hot tamales as the main dish. It is said that those who are lucky to find the baby inside their piece of rosca-bread are people with a good heart who will receive blessings all year long!

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El 6 de enero los mexicanos nos reunimos con familiares y/o amigos para celebrar la Epifanía de los 3 Magos de Oriente que visitaron al niño Dios. En México, se acostumbra comer una rosca de reyes que simboliza lo siguiente: 1) el amor eterno de Dios representado por la forma circular de la rosca. 2) las joyas encontradas en las coronas de los reyes representadas por las coloridas frutas que decoran la rosca. Estas “joyas” son símbolos de Paz, Amor y Alegría. En el interior de la rosca suelen encontrase uno o más monitos que recuerdan al niño Dios que fue “escondido” para protegerlo de el Rey Herodes. Las personas que tengan la buena suerte de encontrar el monito dentro de la rebanada que reciban, serán bendecidos durante todo el año pues se les considera seres humanos de buen corazón. ¡Provecho!

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Matachines: Traditional Dancers

28 Wednesday Nov 2018

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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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