tradition

Want to learn something about Chinelos?

There has been a lot of talk recently during these “carnavalesque” days. Most of us get excited about the dancing, music, parade floats, and chinelos of course. “But, what are chinelos?” I heard someone express dubiously, “They’re not from here, I believe.”  ..and, they were right. The chinelos, full of music and jumping while inviting […]

Puerto Peñasco Día de la Marina celebration

Puerto Peñasco celebrated the 73rd anniversary of Día de la Marina, paying homage to those of the sea with floral wreaths in the water and at foot of monument to Shrimp fishermen on the malecón. Navy personnel, city officials, and students gathered on the malecón this morning to pay homage to Mexican marines who have […]

Virgen de Guadalupe pilgrimage

MH (2011) On December 12th, the day of the Virgen de Guadalupe, also known as our Señora of Guadalupe, is celebrated across Mexico. She is the Mexican representation of the Virgin Mary and whose sanctuary may be found in the Basilica of Guadalupe in the northern part of Mexico City. According to legend, la Virgen de […]