Como en la foto de arriba, a Don Artemio Posadas seguido se le ve sumido en su música. Esa noche estaba participando en un fandango en la casa de los Beltrán, y junto a él, tocaba Maria de la Rosa otra líder de este movimiento cultural.Un fandango es una fiesta de son jarocho, y cuando … More Un mexicano recibirá el más alto honor en las artes folclóricas de Estados Unidos.
By Lupita Peimbert (Holidays) — As we celebrate the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, July 4, 1776, we acknowledge our life and the culture we have co-created. It is the 4th of July, Independence Day, 240 years later. How each person lives his or her life, and the things we collectively … More Life and Other Ramblings on the 4th of July.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – It is all about sharing immigrant experiences, strengthening neighborhood connections, and bringing up traditional Veracruzana songs , music and zapateados in contemporary California, a region full of contradictions, highly techie and highly homeless, positively political, hungry for social justice, and so apt to artistic pursuits. And so they gather. They … More Fandango Urbano 2016: Getting to know El Son Jarocho, and other cultural connections.
By Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) Here we go. Bay to Breakers is one of the most fun foot-races in the universe. Kudos to Zappos.com Enjoy and share this video! Bay to Breakers, you are fun!
By Lupita Peimbert (Culture) – More than a million SF Bay Area residents live within a 5-mile distance from work, and that is the ideal distance to use your bike to work and help protect planet Earth. “Bike to Work Day” is taking place in nine bay area counties, seeking to promote and remind residents to … More Taking your bike to work today, and everyday.
By Lupita Peimbert (Culture) – Another enchanting event took place at the Alliance Française de San Francisco Thursday night to celebrate countries where the French language is first or predominant, or where French culture abounds; in this occasion it was dedicated to Switzerland. La Francophonie, as it is known around the globe, is composed of … More An evening for La Francophonie, Jazz, and Camaraderie.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) While thousands of farm workers in California and elsewhere continue a seemingly never ending struggle to achieve better working conditions, their visibility as a group has increased. The public has an awareness of what farm workers bring to the table, and why it is extremely important to protect their rights as … More A powerful legacy, and the leadership many wish to have.
Por Lupita Peimbert. (Cultura) – En el garaje de su casa desde hace siete años, mes tras mes y sin faltar, Jorge y Lourdes se reúnen con otros practicantes de los sones jarochos que tanto aman, y a la fiesta le llaman fandango. El “son jarocho,” es un estilo musical y una tradición popular en … More Rasgan y taconean una noche al mes, y los vecinos se preguntan de dónde son tales sonidos.
Por Lupita Peimbert (Cultura). Turista en tu propia ciudad. ¿Cuánta gente lleva años viviendo en cierta área, pero no se ha dado el tiempo de conocerla? – El Distrito de la Misión es el corazón Latino del Norte de California y sin embargo, es un sitio desconocido para miles de personas. Les presento “Dos … More Dos murales y un café.
It looks like a mural observing you and other passers-by; painted in 1994 by Carlos, Emmanuel, and Joshua. It is Carnaval everywhere in the Mission. Carnaval and the spirit of Latinos and those who love the Latino culture Regardless of changing times. On 19th and Harrison. #StreetsofSanFrancisco. #Lupitanews Content by Lupita Peimbert. @Lupitanews.
By Lupita Peimbert – (Culture). As if all the fun from Christmas and New Year’s Eve wasn’t enough, the Holidays aren’t over yet, at least not for the families who celebrate 3 Kings Day on January 6. The “Dia de Los Reyes” marks a religious legend turned into a beautiful tradition that started in Medieval … More Rosca de Reyes: More Than a Cake For Three Kings.
Millions of men and women worldwide have a special affection for Our Lady of Guadalupe and celebrate December 12 as her day. Popular religiosity. Innocent fervor. Strong sense of faith. The strength of faith over reason. Want to understand it a little better? Keep reading: The most revered religious figure for Mexicans and Latinos Everywhere.
s By Lupita Peimbert. The Day of the Dead, celebrated each year on November 2nd, is a widely known tradition in Mexico and Central America. For Mexicans, this is a rich cultural heritage, spiritual and mystic. For the rest of the world, this is popular culture. In the USA, this can be a suitable example … More 2020-Updated: 5 Facts About Día de Los Muertos.
By Lupita Peimbert. Fruitvale is a predominantly Mexican and immigrant neighborhood on the East side of Oakland, California. Many of the families there hold tight to the customs and traditions of the country they originally came from. Food, for instance, has been kept authentic. One can easily find tacos, birria, menudo, huaraches, tortas ahogadas, and … More Telling Immigrant Stories Accurately.
Yanga. It is called Yanga. In the middle of intense vegetation in Southeastern Veracruz, a state along the Mexican Gulf, the town of Yanga is evidence to the presence and settlement of Africans in Mexico. On our way to the Port of Veracruz, we stopped at Yanga. We saw the agricultural fields full of caña and…
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