Mexico’s Special days, Holidays, Celebration and festivals Part 2
Dec 02
In earlier post Mexico culture: Special Holidays and its celebrations Part 1 I had written some of the days which means lot to the Mexican people because these days seems to signify something important which they celebrate, have a festival or holiday. Mexico is famous for its cuisine, culture, beautiful places and so many things to do. As I mentioned in my earlier post plan your vacation accordingly such that you can take part in those celebrations which make visiting Mexico more exciting and memorable experience. Now continuing with the list of holidays, festivals and celebrations: 1ST May IS celebrated as the Primero de Mayo which is Mexico’s national holiday. This holiday is more like the America’s Labour Day. 3rd May is celebrated as the Holy Cross Day which is known as Día de...
Mexico culture: Special Holidays and its celebrations Part 1
Nov 29
Mexico is land of culture, people can see here the enrich culture, traditions, celebrations of special days as per Mexican Culture. Listings below are some important days of celebrations, festivals, and holidays. You can plan your visit to Mexico accordingly, if you want to see these holidays, festivals and its celebrations then plan your visit then. If you plan to go sight seeing then on holidays you can avoid, as attraction may be closed or it may have crowd, whatever be the situation this list will help you plan your visit to Mexico. January 6 is celebrated as Dia de los Santos Reyes: Mexicans celebrate this day by exchanging the Christmas presents. This is to celebrate arrival of three gift bearing- the wisemen to the Jesus Christ. The day marks as culmination of Christmas...
Arty Encounters in Mexico
Sep 09
A mask is usually an object used to cover the face so that the wearer is not recognized. The incentive for creating masks existed since ancient times in Mexican culture. It is connected to a pre Hispanic belief and to establish a connection with Mother Nature. Ages back Mexican culture has imbibed the art of mask making and it is a very ancient Mexican tradition. The Azztecs are believed to have started this as a religious ceremony. But later the traditions have been adopted by everyone in the world. These masks in Mexican culture are made out of wood or leather and also have animal hair attached to them along with cow horns. These masks are either painted or left natural. Sometimes they are also lacquered. Some galleries are the exhibitionists of the best masks in Mexican culture. Juan...
Frida Kahlo Museum: Historic & cultural pride
Dec 21
Think of visiting the Frida Kahlo Museum if you are looking for an unusual Mexican trip experience. Nestled in Coyoacan and veiled by the soaring cobalt blue walls, this museum is actually the home of the famous artist Frida Kahlo who spent her full life here right from birth until death in 1954. This unique home-cum-museum is not only probing for its exhibition of the two great artists (Frida and her husband Diego Rivera), but is also fascinating to know all about the lifestyle of the rich Mexican bohemians. The current structure of Frida Kahlo Museum, the colonial-style home named Casa Azul, stands even today as a U-shape flanking a green courtyard. This 52-year museum is certainly a cheerful area inhabited by pre-Columbian idols as well as affluent tropical plantings. From the...
Noche de Brujas: Witches’ night
Dec 20
If wizards and witches are there in this world, then they need to have their homes somewhere on this Earth. Well, this March I could find this, which is the pretty coastal town of Catemaco in Mexico. It is the hub of witchcraft as well as witch-doctor profession. Although it is surely beautiful place to visit, it is at the same time very strange whose vibes are sensed much prior you actually start to enjoy in its peculiarly mythical atmosphere. Catemaco is the ‘Mexican Capital of Witchcraft’ as it is here where you can get a solution for any curse; supernatural cure looms at each step, witch hiring is common for knowing her powers, and herbal remedies spread everywhere for any of your ailments. A special honor to the world of witches is given via the most bizarre Noche de Brujas,...
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
Dec 13
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico refers to Mexican folkloric ballet band that have facilitated the dance performances in those costumes that reveal the state’s culture and traditions since 50 years. This ensemble was found by Amalia Hernandez and so is also called as the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez. The focal point of this ensemble is that its musical pieces as well as works tend to expose the different folk music genus of the various regions in Mexico of which several reflect the folklore of the native Mesoamerican culture pulling an increasing number of tourists as spectators whenever their performances are held. The word ‘folklore’ mostly represents folk art that is an expression type emerging from a specific cult of people and extremely embedded in their esteemed...
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