Tag: Culture
New Maya community library opens in Tzucmuc, honors Yucatecan author
This weekend the small, rural community of Tzucmuc in the municipality of Chankom opened its very own community library.
A look at the life of John Reed, the “gringo loco”...
In Mexico, Reed is remembered as “that crazy gringo” who witnessed the Mexican Revolution and befriended Pancho Villa.
‘Mayan ball game’ returns a new to Mérida’s Plaza Grande
Reenactments of the Mayan Pok Ta Pok ceremony returned Wednesday to Mérida’s Plaza Grande.
Yucatán Festival Escénica returns for its 12th edition with over 30...
Under the slogan “Desplegando mundos, arribando a sueños” (“Unfolding worlds, arriving at dreams”), the FYE has invited 14 groups from Mexico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Canada for face-to-face and digital activities.
New ‘flower of the dead garden’ to open to the public...
A Cempasúchil garden in the small town of Tetiz will open to visitors for eight days starting Nov. 30.
Celebrations for Yucatán’s Day of the Dead: 3-level altar in the...
It is a mixed altar, honoring both adults and minors. For this reason, it is decorated with both black and colored candles, as well as toys. It displays multiple vases with traditional marigolds — cempasúchil flowers, and palms, as well as photos, traditional dishes, and memories from the departed.
Giant alebrijes to parade through Mérida this weekend
Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical mythical creatures. Though originally made only of paper-mâché, wooden variations have also become popular since the 1940s.
Día de Muertos or Hanal Pixán: What’s the difference?
As the weeks continue to fly by, Yucatecos are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of the region’s favorite holidays, Hanal Pixán — Yucatán’s version of Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.
Enamora Mérida, one woman’s vision and the power of positivity
Enamora Mérida began as an idea by Montserrat Pastrana to cheer up the city and offer up a little hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Casas Gemelas — French legacy on the Paseo Montejo
The Casas Gemelas are a pair of French-style mansions built in the early 20th century. Their construction began in 1906 and they were inaugurated on Dec. 24, 1911.
Cepredey brings free music, theater, and graffiti this weekend to Mérida
Locally organized rock, rap, and hip-hop concerts, as well as talks, plays, sports demonstrations, forums, and graffiti will be offered free of charge this Friday and Saturday.
Pacheco: Mérida’s most powerful art collection turns 50
The work of Yucatán's most celebrated muralist, Fernando Castro Pacheco (1918-2013), housed in Mérida's Palacio de Gobierno, turned 50 on Independence Day.
The great Kukulkán prepares for his descent, but no one will...
As was the case during the last spring equinox, Chichén Itzá closed for three days as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
Great news for music enthusiasts: Santa Lucia Serenades To Return In...
We think that the serenades are learning the necessary measurements very quickly to be able to open this show,” says Mérida's director of Culture.
Yucatecan poet receives award for promoting Mayan language and culture
Maya language poet María Elisa Chavarrea Chim received an award from Yucatán Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal, who honored her work.
Yucatán declares 3 new heritage sites
In a unanimous decision, Yucatán's legislature officialy designated three new heritage sites.
The new heritage sites are the San Francisco de Padua convent in Izamal,...
Yucatán’s nascent film industry is waiting for its closeup
Film production in Yucatán got its start in 1938 with the film "La Golondrina," which was about Alma Reed, an American journalist who fell in...
Yucatan’s abandoned public cultural centers to be revived
Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal vowed to expand Yucatan's Casa de la Cultura program.
Delayed Manzanero concert, fashion show, return to Mérida
A concert and a fashion show, two rained-out Noche Blanca events, are back on the schedule.
The votes are in: Mérida’s top 7 cultural treasures
The people have spoken, and their list of seven top cultural treasures has a heavy favorite: The Cathedral.
