Marching bands, flag bearers, traditional dresses, folkloric dance, dance groups, and athletic demonstrations were all part of the colorful parade on Monday, commemorating the 104th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. The parade, which lasted nearly 4 hours, included the participation of 31 mostly student groups ranging in age from elementary school through university. There were […]
By MoKa Hammeken (Reprinted from Dec. 2012) Both jokingly and in all seriousness, you can begin to hear voices talk about the famous marathon that has the entire Mexican community worked up, particularly now that running is a hot trend: it’s the Guadalupe – Reyes Marathon (a.k.a. Lupe-Reyes). And no, it’s not a marathon in […]
By MoKa Hammeken We have just entered the early days of December and one can already sense the optimistic vibe of upcoming vacations… “holiday time,” relaxation, friendship, family, banquets, happiness, drinks, and above all “aguinaldos” – “holiday bonuses” (a little extra money always adds a bit of joy to the festivities). With the festive spirit […]