Usually, I prefer to ask consent when taking pictures of people. But one afternoon in San Cristobal de las Casas when I wasn’t even planning to take pictures, they just came in front of me. Asking permission would have made a simple, usual moment go away. And so, these are Fotos sin Permiso, pero con … More Fotos sin Permiso.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel) – Located 120 kilometers South of Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo, Tulum -the archaeological site, is one of the three most visited places in Mexico. The moment one sees the Caribbean sea, a 12-meter cliff and the ruins of a Mayan Castle on top of it, one understands why. … More The Iguanas in Tulum Are Not Your Regular Iguanas.
The Iguanas that abound in Tulum, Mexico, crawling from and between the ruins and the stones, staying around quiet and intense, may be the bearers of Mayan spirit. I saw this Iguana looking at the sea, the ruins nearby, standing out as a guard and duty. Content and video by Lupita Peimbert. Ok to share. … More The Iguanas in Tulum.
*Por favor recuerde ver el video al final de este articulo, para mayor ilustración del concepto. Por Lupita Peimbert. (Comunidad) – Llámele Bibliotequitas o Mini-bibliotecas. Se trata de unas cajitas de madera en el jardín afuera de la casa; en su interior hay libros de todo tipo, tema, y tamaño. El estante no tiene llave, … More Las “Bibliotequitas,” concepto genial para promover la lectura y compartir.
Flowers About Leonid Afremov Leonid Afremov was born on July 12th 1955 in Vitebsk, Belarus (formerly USSR). He was raised in a traditional Jewish home; his father was a shoe designer and maker, and his mother was a metal factory worker. Leonid Afremov graduated from Vitebsk Art School in 1978. In 1990 he immigrated to Israel. Years … More The Art of Leonid Afremov.
A side of the earth that gets amazing shades of golden sunlight, just because. … More The Silence of Cassis.
By Lupita Peimbert (Latino) – When people exited the theater right after Latino comedian John Leguizamo had performed “Latin History for Morons,” at the Berkeley Rep, they looked happy and relaxed as if they had been laughing nonstop. The Solo show that runs 90 minutes with no intermission is about cultural stereotyping and how Latinos … More Leguizamo Strikes a Chord in “Latin History for Morons.”
(Film) – Now in its 8th edition, The Hola Mexico Film Festival is the largest festival of Mexican cinema outside Mexico. On the weekend of August 26-28, The Hola Mexico Film Festival Summer Tour 2016 brings to the Roxie 10 of the best Mexican films that appeared during the 2016 Hola Mexico Film Festival in Los … More The “Hola Mexico” film festival is set for August in San Francisco.
(Travel) – A key event during one of the many “Fiestas de Santiago” festivities in Mexico, the dancing and flying men of Cuetzalan (not to be confused with The Flying Men of Papantla) offer an amazing spectacle with plenty of cultural and religious meaning. They are a favorite at the “Fiestas” de Santiago Yancuictlalpan, celebreated … More To Fly in Honor of Santiago, The Apostle.
(Culture) – Mix one of the most amazing museums, the De Young, with a new generation of Mexican artists, and Latin music by Mexican DJ José Ruiz, and you’ll get one of a kind evenings in San Francisco. And when that happens, once has to dance like nobody is looking!
(Culture) – Perhaps inspired by the style at TED Talks, the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco has come up with an interest event, where notable Mexicans present their talks in English, to a diverse audience. The De Young Museum is the site for this particular event, one of several in the “MEX I AM” festival, … More MEX I AM: Ideas by Mexicans.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Art & Culture) – It feels like you are in one of those romantic, impressionist paintings. Luscious gardens surround you, a climate that makes you feel cozy, 12 pianos scattered in a 55-acre landscape as if they were treasures waiting to be found, and groups of people sitting around -listening, drinking, nibbling, … More The SF Botanical Garden Has Found The Best Way For People To Play The Piano
By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – Around 350 people gathered Tuesday, July 19, by what will be the permanent home for The Mexican Museum in the Yerba Buena Gardens Art District in San Francisco, a dream long-time-in-the-making. The Mexican Museum is a source of great pride for Mexicans living in California whether categorized as Chicanos, Mexican-Americans, Latinos, Hispanics, … More Finally, a Permanent Home for The Mexican Museum to Celebrate Art, Culture, and Heritage.
I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.” -Frida (Culture) – Frida Kahlo –the Mexican painter, feminist icon, and a promoter of indigenous traditions would have been 109 years old this year. Frida is celebrated each year in San Francisco’s Mission District with “Fiestas Fridas,” a series of events encompassing art exhibits, documentaries, a … More Want to be like Frida Kahlo for a Day? – The SELFrida Challenge in SF.
Recomendaciones e ideas para Viernes 15, Sabado 16 y Domingo 17 de Julio: Lucha Libre en el Roxie Quetzal y Fandango en La Pena de Berkeley Piano de Flores en el Conservatorio de las Flores John Leguizamo en Berkely Rep La Guelaguetza en Santa Rosa Mex I Am – Fritza Irizar en Sausalito Sigueme en … More Lupitanews en Español: Arte y Cultura este fin de semana.
(Culture) – As millions of of people around the world are celebrating on July 14 the starting of the French Revolution (1789) better known as “Bastille Day,” the French and Francophones in San Francisco are also gathering to commemorate this national holiday “La Fête Nationale”. L’Alliance Francaise of San Francisco, a hub for language, community, … More Here is one great way to celebrate Bastille Day in San Francisco.
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