Art… Crafts from Mexico 28 Aug 2025 Just like their dancing, the crafts of Mexico are historic, alive today and so varied! Of all the countries I have visited in my life, Mexico was by far the…
Beauty… La Guelaguetza, a festival from Oaxaca. 20 Aug 202520 Aug 2025 The origins of La Guelaguetza are deeply rooted in the history of the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples of Oaxaca. The word "Guelaguetza" comes from the Zapotec language and means "reciprocal exchanges of gifts and…
Art… Mexico’s Folk Dancing 8 Aug 202518 Aug 2025 Mexico has a rich and diverse heritage of folkloric dances, known as baile folklórico, which are deeply tied to the country's history and regional identity. These dances are a fusion…
Art… Making a Quetzalcoatl Puppet 1 Aug 20251 Aug 2025 Hi! I decided to post this fun activity I enjoyed with my students. I created Quetzalcoatl puppets. Quetzal what? Quetzalcoatl, one of the most adored Mesoamerican gods. You can learn…