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Mexico-Iran Postage Stamps

02 Sunday Apr 2023

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The first diplomatic approach between Persia (today Iran) and Mexico was in 1893 during the Porfiriato era. On the October 15, 1964 both countries established official diplomatic relations which were commemorated by both countries in 2014 issuing a joint set of postage stamps that honor their respective ancient civilizations.

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El primer contacto diplomático entre Persia (hoy Irán) y México fue en 1893 durante el Porfiriato.  El 15 de octubre de 1964 se inician relaciones diplomáticas oficiales entre ambos países mismas que fueron conmemoradas 50 años después en ambos países con el lanzamiento de estas estampillas postales que honran a sus respectivas antiguas civilizaciones.

Snow holidays in Mexico?

02 Sunday Apr 2023

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Few tourists from around the World visit Mexico to enjoy its snowfalls. Most of them enjoy our country’s beaches in the Caribbean or Pacific Ocean. Others come to explore Maya Temples in the tropical jungles of the southeast and Yucatan peninsula. But tourists can marvel themselves crossing by train winter landscapes across northwestern Mexico or drive through any of the 5 snowcapped volcanoes in central Mexico during the whole year. After all, Mexico is the 3rd country in the World with the most diversity of climates!

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Pocos turistas en el mundo visitan México por sus nevadas, al contrario, la mayoría vienen a disfrutar sus playas caribeñas o los atardeceres de las costas del Océano Pacífico. Otros cuantos, se aventuran a explorar pirámides mayas en las selvas tropicales del sureste mexicano. Pero, también pueden disfrutar paisajes nevados recorriendo en tren el noroeste del país durante el invierno o también recorriendo los volcanes del centro del país en cualquier mes del año. México ocupa el tercer lugar a nivel mundial en cuanto a variedad de climas.

Happy Three Wise Men’s Day!

06 Friday Jan 2023

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In the book “The Travels of Marco Polo” there are some notes about the journey that three magi from Persia did seeking for a newborn king and took incense, gold and myrrh as gifts. This story was shared to Marco Polo by the people of Saveh when he crossed Persia through the Silk Route. Today, some people believe that the magi are buried in Saveh, others believe that one of them is buried in Urmia’s St. Mary church. However, most pilgrims around the world visit Cologne’s (Köln) Cathedral in Germany where the magi’s relics are believed to be in.

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La razón por la que se piensa que los Reyes Magos venían de Oriente, en particular de Persia (hoy Irán) es por el relato que escribe Marco Polo en su libro “Los viajes de Marco Polo”. Al cruzar Irán sobre la Ruta de la Seda, en Saveh le contaron a Marco Polo que tres reyes habían viajado en el pasado en búsqueda de un rey al que le llevaron incienso, oro y mirra. Actualmente se piensa que los reyes están enterrados en Irán. Según los relatos de Marco Polo, los  reyes están enterrados en Saveh y según algunos cristianos de Irán, uno de los 3 reyes magos se encuentra enterrado en la iglesia de Santa María en Urmia. Sin embargo, la catedral de Colonia en Alemania, es el lugar donde los peregrinos visitan las reliquias de los magos.

St. Mary’s Church in Urmia, Iran. / Iglesia de Santa María en Urmia, Irán.

Mexico at the World Cup

20 Sunday Nov 2022

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Mexico was the first country on the World to host the FIFA World Cup twice: the first time in 1970 and the second time in 1986. In 2026 it will become the first country in the World to host it for three times! Best of luck to all the teams participating in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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México fue el primer país en el mundo en organizar el Mundial en dos ocasiones. La primera vez fue en 1970 y la segunda en 1986. Por tercera ocasión México volverá a ser sede en el 2026 junto con Canadá y Estados Unidos. ¡Éxito a todos los países que participan en la Copa del Mundo Catar 2022!

Dancing amongst grapes or pineapples?

04 Thursday Aug 2022

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During the summer, people in Mexico have a choice to enjoy the Vendimias along several wine producing states in the northern and central parts of the country as well as the largest Indigenous Fiesta in the whole country: the Guelaguetza un the southern state of Oaxaca. The most famous dance during the Guelaguetza is “La Flor de Piña” (Pineapple Flower).

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Durante el verano los habitantes de México pueden disfrutar las fiestas de las vendimias en los estados productores de vino en el norte y centro del país. También se puede disfrutar en el estado sureño de Oaxaca la fiesta indígena más grande del país conocida como la Guelaguetza, donde destaca la famosísima danza de “La Flor de Piña”.

San Luis Potosí

15 Friday Jul 2022

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Did you know that the state and city of San Luis Potosi is named after King Louis IX of France as well as Bolivia’s mining region of Pototsi?

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¿Sabías que el estado y la ciudad de San Luis Potosí llevan ese nombre en honor al Rey Luis IX de Francia así como la región minera similar de Potosí ubicada en Bolivia?

Congratulations Sergio “Checo” Perez!

29 Sunday May 2022

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Mexico is happy about Sergio “Checo” Perez recent Formula 1 victory in Monaco. The 32 year old pilot from Guadalajara couldn’t hold his tears when he heard the Mexican National Anthem. Best of luck in the coming races Checo!

¡Felicidades al tapatío Sergio “Checo” Perez por su triunfo de Formula 1 en Monaco! Junto con el joven piloto de 32 años, los mexicanos nos emocionamos al escuchar el himno nacional mexicano en tierras europeas.

¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

10 Tuesday May 2022

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Some countries around the world celebrate Mother’s Day on the 2nd Sunday in May. In Mexico we always celebrate it on May 10th (no matter what day of the week it happens). Today, May 10th happened on a Sunday so Mexico and many countries around the world will celebrate on the same date. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Algunos países del mundo celebran el día de las madres el segundo domingo del mes de mayo mientras que en México siempre lo celebramos el día 10 de mayo (caiga en el día que caiga). Hoy coincide que el 10 de mayo cayó en el segundo domingo del mes así que en México y el resto del mundo celebraremos a nuestras madres el mismo día. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

Mexico: Almost COVID Free (for the moment)

06 Sunday Mar 2022

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Our country is doing very well regarding the decrease in COVID cases. Only one of the 32 states is on yellow (moderate) situation. Let’s hope this pandemic goes away soon!

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¡Enhorabuena! Ojalá y nos mantengamos en semáforo verde muchos meses más y venzamos a la pandemia el COVID. Solamente uno de los 32 estados está en semáforo amarillo.

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Good Luck to Mexico at the 2022 Paralympic Games!

05 Saturday Mar 2022

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Good Luck to Mexico’s only paralympic athlete, Arly Velasquez, at the Beijing Paralympic Games 2022!

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¡Suerte y éxito para Arly Velasquez, nuestro único atleta mexicano en los Juegos Paralímpicos de Beijing!

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