There is a Casa Argentina in North Carolina, a state with a growing community. Its founder, Gabriela Ortiz, tells us that the organization is now legally incorporated, held its first event this year, and is preparing for an opening gala next year.
Archivo de categoría: Tradición
Keeping the Guadalupe tradition alive in Charlotte
Por VozEs En la Avenida Central de la ciudad de Charlotte, la pared aledaña a Tacos El Nevado hace honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe desde hace cuatro años, cuando Rosalia Torres Weiner erigió un mural en honor a los inmigrantes acogidos bajo el manto de la Virgen de Guadalupe, esa madre que cuida dentro ySigue leyendo «Manteniendo viva la tradición Guadalupana en Charlotte»
GALZAK A.C.; a little piece of Mexico in your suitcase
Acercar la cultura a los mexicanos inmigrantes, radicados en los Estados Unidos, y promover el arte tradicional de los pueblos de México es uno de los propósitos de la Asociación Civil Galzak. Con base en Oaxaca, México, este grupo busca mostrar el verdadero origen de la artesanía mexicana en el extranjero, para evitar que grandes corporativos plagien los diseños originales…
Flip-flops from Morelos
The history of the Chinelos de Morelos dates back to 1807 in the state of Morelos, Mexico, in the municipality of Tlacayapan; it began with a protest by the indigenous people against the Spanish…
Luis Abundez: A Cartoonist Who Brings Smiles
Anyone lucky enough to meet Don Luis and hear his story will quickly realize that he has a knack for putting a smile on people’s faces. His energy, empathy, and people skills are instantly apparent.
A Jarana: The Key to the World for Jorge Mijangos
For Jorge Mijangos, a native of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, the jarana was his gateway to the world, his lucky charm; adorned with an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, this instrument—which accompanies him on his tours—has helped him avoid feeling like a stranger in lands far from his homeland.