Zócalo Blog
November 20th, 1910: Day of The Mexican Revolution
On November 20th, the anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution is celebrated, one of the movements that forever marked the history of Mexico. Join us as we share a brief summary of the important date that is celebrated on this day.
The Beauty of Traditional Mexican Folk Dances
Get moving with us as we go over a short list of five traditional dances from Mexico, highlighting the spectacular beauty behind their traditions, costumes, representations, rhythm, history, and meaning.
La Leyenda de La Llorona, The Weeping Woman.
One of the most common scary folktales from Mexico: La Leyenda de la Llorona (The Weeping Woman). Every town of Mexico has testimonies of a ghostly woman who roams the streets every night weeping for the loss of their children, screaming over and over “¡ay, mis hijos! (Oh, my children!)”.
September 16th, Mexican Independence Day!
A brief summary of the history behind September 16th, when Mexico commemorates its independence from Spain and how Mexicans get ready for their biggest and most patriotic celebrations: La noche del Grito.
How to Play Lotería (Mexican Bingo)
¡Lotería! Here we show you how to play, the different ways to win, and the history behind this fun game. Be ready with your board and a full cup of pinto beans for the magic words "Se va y se corre con..." The game has officially begun!
Oaxaca's Guelaguetza: A Must-Attend Event!
Join us as we highlight one of Mexico's most spectacular events centered around a celebration of indigenous cultures: the Guelaguetza, where the eight regions of Oaxaca gather to share their unique cultures and traditions.
