“We dress “Niños Dios” By MoKa Hammeken (republished from 2012) At this time of the year, this is a very popular sign that can be seen particularly in small villages and towns across Mexico. The signs are hung on telephone poles or doors of homes in preparation for February 2nd festivities, the Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas […]
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Among its many meanings, the Alexander Technique is defined as “the art of making good use of one’s self,” and “a simple educational body method whose objective is to find balance and the body’s natural liberty in order to learn how to move easier; once learned, this is never forgotten.” From Jan. 14th – 18th […]
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By MoKa Hammeken Do you know Monica? I met Monica when, upon taking my dog out one day, her small Chihuahua bravely came out with a mind set on picking a fight. Luckily, Jordan just looked at her with surprise and kept to himself. If not, our encounter could have been completely different. We exchanged […]
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By MoKa Hammeken One may imagine a model of international caliber to be a bit ostentatious or inaccessible, though as the saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Thanks to an invitation from local journalist Suzy Mazón, I joined up with her for an interview in order to meet a very talented and […]
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January 6th is the date when the Three Wise Men (Kings) set about on their peculiar forms of transport (horse, camel, and elephant) and deliver gifts to children around the world, and Mexico is no exception. Kings’ Day is one of the most anticipated days for Mexican children as in various parts of the country […]
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Escuela de música de Puerto Peñasco.
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By MoKa Hammeken During these December holidays, in addition to the posadas, pastorelas are also very much in vogue. Here in Puerto Peñasco various luminaries from the cultural sphere are going to present their own traditional pastorela on Thursday, Dec. 20th at the Municipal Auditorium entitled “Before the end of the world (an attempt at […]
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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 […]
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