The Alborada is coming!
“At 2:30 a.m., from the neighborhoods of Valle del Maíz, La Aurora, and La Estación, enormous stars made of colorful Chinese paper, with 6, 8, and 12 peaks, begin to arrive at the Main Garden. He had explained to me that they evoke the Virgen de la Luz, venerated since 1930 by those who worked in the old textile factory La Aurora; they carry candles inside because they illuminated the processions since times when there were no electric lights in the streets. These dancing figures are held up on wooden poles about 2 meters high, which gives the impression that they float above the crowd. The ringing of the main bell at 4:00 a.m. interrupts the revelry and marks the beginning of La Alborada, a luminous offering to please the “Archangel Lord St. Michael,” as they call him, and thus grant them blessings throughout the year.” Source: Mexico Desconocido.
October 2, 1968, is not forgotten!
In the year 1968, the world rose up for freedom. One of the most convulsive and changing years in recent history, it produced revolution, awakening, represión, and frustration. It was the year when French students and the American people took to the streets to defend freedom, albeit with nuances between the different countries. It was the year in which the people of Czechoslovakia had to face an invasion whose consequences are still visible in the country’s social fabric. It was also a year of racial awakening, with the iconic protest of two American athletes who raised their fists in protest against xenophobia during the Olympic Games in Mexico, which in turn experienced in 1968 one of its most tragic massacres, that of Tlatelolco.
The site of Cañada de la Virgen in Guanajuato was declared a national archaeological monument
The first archaeological zone to be declared a national monument by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) during López Obrador’s presidency so far, the site is more than 1,000 years old. Researchers believe it served as an Otomi ceremonial center. The protection granted by the presidential decree ensures that the site will be protected from future residential or commercial development. Archaeologists believe that what is now known as Cañada de la Virgen was most active between 600 and 900 B.C., long before the Mexica (also known as Aztecs) conquered the Otomi peoples who occupied the present-day states of Puebla, Guanajuato, and Hidalgo in the 14th century.
International Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1
This celebration pays homage to coffee, one of the most consumed and popular beverages in the world. It is also an opportunity to promote more sustainable coffee practices and highlight the plight of coffee producers around the world. For several years now, International Coffee Day has revolved around the serious problems faced by coffee producers worldwide. The Mexican coffee-producing states are Chiapas, Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosi, Nayarit, Colima, Jalisco, Queretaro, and Tabasco. To have coffee of the best quality, Mexicans do not have to look outside of Mexico. We have the best coffees from different regions and blends to the taste of any palate.
Equestrian Encounter in QRO
This weekend, the Equestrian Promotion of the State of Queretaro, will happen from Thursday, September 29, to October 2 at the Montecarlo Equestrian Center in the City of Queretaro. More than 600 riders will participate, and cash and in-kind prizes of more than $740,000.00 will be offered. The leading Equestrian Clubs of Queretaro work in cooperation with creative contributions to design tracks for the equestrian world. Endorsed by the FEM (Mexican Equestrian Federation), the event generates an overall attendance of more than 1,500 people.
2nd International Tourism Forum 2022
Last week, the Technological University of San Miguel de Allende (UTSMA) hosted the 2nd International Tourism Forum, “Rethinking Tourism.” The event was attended by 23 national technological universities as well as the University of Lebrija, Spain. The Universidad Tecnológica paid tribute to Manuel Figuerola, professor emeritus and researcher at the University of Nebrija. Several academic representatives praised his “research career and experience as an international consultant.” Figuerola’s former students and colleagues highlighted his generosity in disseminating his knowledge, work capacity, and efforts to dignify tourism studies, “always with a smile” and a collaborative spirit.
