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The Legend of Aztlán: The Birth of an Empire
Deep within Mexican mythology lies the story of Aztlán, believed to be the original home of the Aztec people, later known as the Mexica. This civilization would go on to establish Tenochtitlán... Read more...
Rhythms of Oaxaca: Guelaguetza’s Flor de Piña Dance
One of the most emblematic dances of Oaxaca that dazzles with its elegance and symbolism is the Danza de la Flor de Piña, iconic from the Guelaguetza festival. This iconic dance... Read more...
Courage and Identity: The Legacy of Amelio Robles Ávila
The image we see of Amelio Robles Ávila does not differ from that of other men of the time. The colonel wears a dark suit composed of a jacket, pan...
William Spratling's Legacy in Taxco's Silver
William Spratling, a foreigner who had so much love for the magical town of Taxco that he worked to raise its name and talent for generations to come by encouraging silversmith... Read more...
Scent of Love: The Totonac Leyend of How Vanilla Came to be
Although the celebration of Valentine's Day was a festivity imported from Europe and has no basis in Mexican culture, we have adopted this holiday ...
A Season of Celebrations: What is a Posada?
Although funny to say it, for Mexicans, Christmas celebrations begins days before December 24th, on December 16th, the date when the first posada takes place. In this blog we tell you a bit about the origin, history, and ways of celebrating posadas... Read More...
