Posts in Category: Culture
Interesting Connections Between Jesus Christ and Aztec God
Posted: May 4, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
I just read a few articles that make some interesting suggestions about the conversion of the ancient Aztec and Maya to Catholic Christian beliefs during the Spanish invasions of Central Mexico.
Zoot Suit Playing in Mexico City
Posted: April 30, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
Luxury travel enthusiasts traveling to Mexico City should enjoy this year’s production of Zoot Suit, which premiered this week and will run through July 4th. This production of Luis Valdez’s classic musical marks the first time Zoot Suit has ever been put on, in full scale, in Spanish.
The Truth About Cinco de Mayo
Posted: April 29, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
Cinco de Mayo used to be one of my favorite holidays when I lived in the US (one I still miss dearly), but I have to admit that I never really knew what I was celebrating until I moved to Mexico.
Mexico’s New Minister of Tourism Ready to Go
Posted: April 28, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
Just weeks after being appointed Mexico’s new Minister of Tourism, Gloria Guevara spoke at Tianguis about how Mexico has not… Read more »
Ancient Ruins Continue to be discovered in Mexico
Posted: April 27, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
The archeology department of Colorado State University has recently discovered and mapped an ancient city of the Purepecha people near Lake Patzcuaro.
Paul McCartney in Mexico
Posted: | Author: Journey Mexico
Paul McCartney’s upcoming concert in Mexico City set a record with its ticket sales. Tickets for the show on Thursday May 27th in Foro Sol Stadium, which seats 60,000 people, sold out in just a few minutes, putting McCartney at the top of the quickest-to-sell-out concerts list for the enormous stadium.
Bike Share Program Happening in Mexico City
Posted: April 22, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
If you want to stay Green while traveling to Mexico City, take advantage of the city’s new bike share program, Ecobici. Although the abundance of cobblestone streets doesn’t exactly facilitate bicycle riding, the three-month-old program seems to be flourishing.
Beatnik Fans Will Love Mexico City
Posted: April 21, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
If you love Beatnik literature, booking a Mexico City trip will transport you back in time to hear the sounds, smell the smells, and see the sights that inspired Beat heroes such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and others.
New MACAY Museum Exhibit Opens in April
Posted: April 20, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
From now (April) until June of 2010, MACAY will be displaying their latest exhibit featuring works of the renowned Leonardo Nierman in salons 6 and 7 and in the Expoforo of the museum.
Protest Graffiti Mexico: Oaxaca Now For Sale
Posted: April 19, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
Mexican police officers opened fire on a group of protestors who were advocating for the right to an education. A strong social backlash was channeled through the art form of graffiti, and Protest Graffiti Mexico: Oaxaca is comprised of images of the graffiti photographed by, the now deceased, Elaine Sendyk.
Beautiful Video of Oaxaca
Posted: April 15, 2010 | Author: Journey Mexico
I just came across this video of Oaxaca that was made to celebrate Mexico’s 200th anniversary of Independence. The video… Read more »
New Sarcophagus to Give Fresh Insight Into the Fall of the Maya
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Researches at the archeological site of Tonina in Chiapas found a new sarcophagus in January of 2010, which they feel… Read more »
Dios Nunca Muere Showcases Contemporary Oaxacan Art
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Dios Nunca Muere (“God Never Dies”), an awesome exhibition of contemporary Oaxacan art, went off with great success last week… Read more »
