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Butterfly Deck Chair by Damien Hirst

Butterfly Deck Chair by Damien Hirst
The art of summer living in Baja California Sur just got classier with a new collection of deck chairs by English artist Damien Hirst. For all who know Hirst’s previous works, you could say that Hirst’s new collection of butterfly-print chairs is very uncharacteristic of him. These folding deck...
June 28th, 2010 | Culture, News, STORIES | Read More

A Travel Cook Book with a Cause

A Travel Cook Book with a Cause
At the end of last year we published an article about an Exotic Culinary Discovery on an Odyssey Around the World , abouta book titled Sea Fare: A Chef’s Journey Across the Ocean by Victoria Allman . The book was (and still is) a great success. Due to that success and Victoria’s great writing...
May 25th, 2010 | Culture, News, STORIES | Read More

7th Festival de Cine, Todos Santos

7th Festival de Cine, Todos Santos
Dates: 1 – 7 March, 2010, Todos Santos The 7th Todos Santos Film Festival brings to Todos Santos and La Paz Latin American cinematography of great artistic and educational merit, while celebrating local and national Mexican film culture. This year the festival offers a selection of the best and...
February 4th, 2010 | Culture, EVENTS, News | Read More

El Día de los Muertos

El Día de los Muertos
This tradition with Hispanic roots, is based in religion and is a celebration of life and tribute to the dead. Contrary to what many may believe, the Day of the Dead is a celebration to honor those who have passed away by preparing them an altar with their favorite dishes and beverages: fruit, tamales,...
October 30th, 2009 | Culture | Read More

Celebrating New Year in Mexico

Celebrating New Year in Mexico
In Mexico, as in everywhere else, a New Year signifies the opportunity to begin something new, celebrate the year that is passing and welcoming the coming one, to analyze old goals and make New Year’s resolutions and celebrate. It is common to find families and friends celebrating on the eve of New...
December 30th, 2008 | Culture | Read More

Celebrating Christmas in Mexico

Celebrating Christmas in Mexico
A worldwide festivity, Christmas in Mexico has its roots in the celebration of the birth of the son of God on Earth. It is tradition that families gather to share dinner on the night of December 24th. Usual dinner is composed by stuffed turkey, cider and cake. At midnight there is a gift exchange, although...
December 24th, 2008 | Culture | Read More

Posadas

Posadas
The practice of posadas began as an effort of Spaniards to eliminate the costumes of native Mexicans to worship their pagan gods and to substitute their traditions with the observance of traditional catholic celebrations. At the winter solstice, with the mass, there were representations of the nativity...
December 24th, 2008 | Culture | Read More

December 12th, Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12th, Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Without a doubt, this date is one of the most representative ones for all Catholics in Mexico because it celebrates the apparition of Virgin Mary, of darker skin, to a native Mexican boy named Juan Diego in 1583. Virgin’s image got imprinted in the tunic of the boy, and is now venerated within the...
December 10th, 2008 | Culture, News, STORIES | Read More
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