I don’t want to be just another skull
By Jesús Aguado The festival of the Dead has come back with the joy, colors, smells, and flavors associated with the tradition; all of which had been relegated to memories …
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The Myth Project: “Alice In Toltec Landia”
By Patricia Rincon The Myth Project: “Alice in Toltec Landia” is a Dance/Theater/Circus production conceived, directed and choreographed by University of California San Diego Distinguished Professor of Dance Patricia Rincón, …
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Day of the Dead ofrenda arrives in New York City
The traditional altar of the Day of the Dead arrived last Friday at Rockefeller Center in New York, one of the most emblematic places in the city that this year, …
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The Traditional Catrina Parade is Back
By Jesús Aguado In Burger’s poem, “Leonore,” William tells Leonore “we and the dead travel lightly.” But the reality is that here, the Catrines and Catrinas who participate in the …
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On This Day, the Dead Are Not Left Alone
By Jesús Aguado “Greedy with sweets, the cemeteries are full,” goes the Mexican saying. In reality, what this means is that the living take over the cemeteries on the Day …
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The Crypt, A Solid Treasure Under the Altar of the Parroquia
By Jesús Aguado Throughout the year, the crypt of the Parroquia of San Miguel Arcángel remains closed to the general public because the dead must be allowed to rest. But …
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The “Dead” will return to the Jardin Principal
In 2021, the offerings for the dead will once again be placed around the Jardin Principal, and there will be theater, music, and dance.
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Oaxacan alebrijes land in New York
Two huge sculptures alluding to Oaxacan alebrijes have been installed in the vicinity of Rockefeller Center, considered the heart of New York City. This as part of the event «Month …
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The Mexican Imagery of Death
“After what has been a historic year we can redefine our beliefs through artistic expressions celebrating life, the good life here and now. Mexicans do not go to heaven or …
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By David Johanssen Something big is creeping into Los Senderos this Halloween season. New Zealand director Ellory Elkayem will present an outdoor screening of his 2002 Warner Bro’s creature feature, …
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