May 15: Teacher’s Day in Mexico
Teacher’s Day, celebrated on May 15 in Mexico, is a date designated to honor all teachers and educators in Mexico. We owe this celebration to President Venustiano Carranza who in 1917 decreed that the teachers of our country be celebrated on May 15. This date was chosen because the feast of Saint John Baptist de La Salle coincides with the anniversary of the taking of Querétaro. This event marked the fall of the Second Mexican Empire commanded by Maximilian of Hapsburg. As a result, the Mexican Republic was consolidated. Every school year in Mexico, the National Education System (SEN) has approximately 2,100,000 teachers.
Mercado Sano Reopens
A few weeks ago, the Civil Protection authorities of San Miguel de Allende temporarily suspended the operation of Plaza Distrito Soma and Mercado Sano. Mercado Sano suffered a fire due to a short circuit in an electrical box. The suspension was due to the lack of security measures, the lack of specification of commercial activities, and the lack of individual regularization of the premises, according to Benjamín Ramírez, who is in charge of social communication for the municipal government headed by Mayor Mauricio Trejo Pureco. The Mercado Sano has reopened its facilities.
Second Race with a Cause
The Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction and Family Integration, La Última Llamada S.M.A., invites you to its Second Pedestrian Race Against Addictions, Race with a Cause. If you want to participate, registration is 200 pesos. Registration begins two hours before the race and will close 30 minutes before the race begins. The race is on May 14 at 9am, leaving from Zeferino Park. Prizes range from 3,000 pesos in cash to surprise gifts.
Millesime GNP Weekend
From May 25 to 28, the second edition of #MillesimeGNPweekend will take place. You can be part of sensory tastings—dinners with national and international chefs of the highest renown as well as premium mixology, show cooking, wine cellars, and the best gourmet products. The main venue for the event is the Rosewood Hotel, but different events will also be held at the Bulla restaurant and the Casa 1810 Parque Hotel. This event is similar to its older brother, Millesime GNP CDMX, but less corporate. It will be very social and open to the public. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Controversy Surrounding the Desfile de Los Locos (Parade of Fools)
Municipal authorities have announced possible measures and the prohibition of the use of terror clown masks in the parade. Now, some residents and followers of Los Locos are supporting the position of Los Crazy Locos. They have announced that «they are no longer interested in participating in the Convite de Locos of June.» This is due to learning that the municipality’s Civil Protection authorities no longer want to see the terror clown masks in the Convite. Many citizens and traditional participants argue that the Crazy Locos give their work and time, and they are a recognized and respected group in the community. It seems that its followers are willing to defend this 100% San Miguel party.
Golf Tournament at Ventanas
On May 12, starting at 7am, the Tournament for the benefit of the Integral Rehabilitation Center of San Miguel de Allende, CRISMA, will begin. This organization serves low-income people with motor and/or intellectual disabilities. Your registration means direct support for hundreds of children and young people who are more vulnerable to the global health situation due to their disabilities. For registration call: 477 787 9419. The special guest will be Lorena Ochoa.
