Posadas, re-enactments of the arrival of Joseph and Mary into Bethlehem, are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and are held from December 16th through the eve of December 24th.
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A photo tour of the landscapes and natural and man-made aspects of Mexico with rich with patterns, textures, shades and colors. Continue reading Impressions of Mexico Ambulante is a traveling festival of documentaries with the aim of promoting the production, viewing and appreciation of documentary films in Mexico, founded by Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna. Continue reading Festival of Documentaries, Mexico The presentation and interpretation of a carved limestone statue of a Huastec indian goddess from the northern gulf coast of Mexico. A BBC radio segment, beginning with a commentary on the complexities of language in the interpretation of history and its artifacts, Continue reading Angles on a Huastec Goddess Some of the traditions and superstitions in Mexico and Latin America connected with San Juan (Saint John) as well as a little bit about the rare emergence of the Saint John ant. Continue reading Dia de San Juan About an album of Tomas Lozano presenting a series of Spanish romance ballads (romanceros) featuring voice, Spanish acoustic guitar and the hurdy-gurdy. Continue reading Tomas Lozano, Spanish Traditional Music Three King’s Day, January 6th, is a popular Mexican holiday and traditionally when children in Mexico are given their Christmas gifts. Continue reading Three Kings Day Mexico’s Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos constitutes an important recognition and remembrance by the Mexican people of their recently and no-so-recently departed loved ones. Continue reading Day of the Dead Discover salsa, cumbias, flamenco, jibaro, mariachi music, samba, rumba & cha-cha-cha. Short descriptions of the genres and examples of some of the major composers and interpreters of each. Continue reading Music of Mexico, Latin America and Spain Mexico has an important film production history. Many movies have been produced and filmed in Mexico and on ingenious Mexican sets, even though in many instances the moviegoer would never know it. Continue reading Mexican Movies Mexico has had several constitutions during the course of history since its independence from Spain in 1810. These are the Constitution of 1824, the Constitution of 1857 and the Constitution of 1917, which is currently in effect. Continue reading Constitution Day, Mexico Mexico’s moved beloved holy personage and patron saint of the country. Her feast day falls on December 12th. Continue reading Our Lady of Guadalupe |
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