Culture
Death and Jose Guadalupe Posada
There are ways out. One of them is to give back to death -sometimes not so serious- its little skulls, with games, laughter, and partying, in the style of Don José Guadalupe Posada.
Culture
There is a wide range of regional traditions within Mexico's dominant culture, which is influenced by a mix of indigenous and Spanish practices. Many of the things that people think of when they hear "Mexican" really originate in specific parts of the country.
Culture
The works of Jose Chavez Morado at the UNAM
The artist Jose Chavez Morado had a very socialist inclination, of supporting the neediest and of teaching. Find out more about his murals here.
Culture
The mural Abstraccion integrada, a work by Carlos Merida
Created by Guatemalan painter and sculptor Carlos Mérida (1891-1984), the mural Abstracción integrada can be observed on Insurgentes Sur Avenue, next to the curve that leads to the University Cultural Center of the UNAM.
Culture
The Dance of Flyers: An Ancient Mesoamerican Ritual
The dance of the flyers symbolizes the origin of the Earth, that is why the dancers revolve around the pole, just as the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Culture
The strange case of Vivian Maier photos
As a solitary nanny, Vivian Maier spent her free time simply taking pictures of everything in the streets that, with her, we now know, marvelous gaze and extraordinary sensitivity, deserved to be portrayed.
Indigenous
Santa Rosa and the ritual use of sacred plants among indigenous peoples
Mexico possesses, thanks to its biodiversity, a large number of plants, cacti, and mushrooms that share psychoactive principles. Find out more.
Culture
Handcrafted Talavera Pottery of Puebla-Tlaxcala, Mexico
The outstanding handcrafted pottery known since at least the 18th century as Talavera is made in the Puebla-Tlaxcala region and is admired as an icon of Mexico for its delicate workmanship, high quality, brightness, colorfulness, and great beauty.
Crime
A couple goes viral for throwing a "Nazi" wedding
The wedding outraged many people on the networks, alluding to the insensitivity towards the victims of genocides carried out by Nazism.
Culture
Mural "Inventing the future" by Arnold Belkin (Inventando el futuro)
The mural "Inventing the Future" by Arnold Belkin, of 42 square meters, corresponds to the last stage of the artist's production. It is so named because it shows the visionary capacity of engineering to improve living conditions.
Culture
Freedom of the press is exercised more widely in digital media
Traditional journalism feels threatened by digital media. On the occasion of the world commemoration of this guarantee is celebrated on May 3.
Culture
Letter of intent signed on the Codex De la Cruz-Badiano
The Codex De la Cruz-Badiano is considered the oldest medical text written in America. It is an invaluable document for humanity.
Culture
Holy Cross, a tradition of pre-Hispanic origin associated with the rituals of requesting rainfall
The celebration of the Day of the Holy Cross, which takes place every May 3rd, is a deeply rooted tradition in different parts of Mexico. Few know how this belief had been modified.
Sonora
What are the Pharisees in Sonora?
In Sonora, the Pharisees are symbolic figures of Lent and Holy Week, who roam with their dances accompanied by drum music and bells.
Culture
What happened at the Battle of Puebla?
On May 5, when trying to take Puebla, the French invaders were repeatedly rejected by the Mexican Army. The Mexican defense took refuge in the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe; despite the little armament they had, they managed to repel the invaders.
Culture
What is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico and the U.S.?
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Day of the Battle of Puebla, and while it is a relatively minor holiday, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially in areas with a large Mexican-American population.
Culture
The Untold Wealth of Traditional Mexican Music
It is not possible to make a history of the traditional music of Mexico in such brief lines. Here is a small sketch to point out the complexity of this process and to show the diversity of instruments and musical genres played today.