What happens when a child turns 3 years old? In Mexico, tradition holds that when children achieve that age, their parents present him or her before a priest. The origin of this custom dates back to the Reformation, as, during that time, infant mortality rates were high. It was believed that 3-year-olds had passed that …
COSTA RICA – A wooden cargo ship is being built to export goods from Latin America to North America. The old-fashioned vessel is the brainchild of Sail Cargo Inc. The project “is estimated to cost $.2 million” which is “significantly less” than what it would cost to build a modern cargo ship, said Jeremy Starn, …
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Chiles en nogada is an iconic Mexican dish, and pomegranate seeds are essential in its recipe. Chiles en nogada is a quintessential part of Mexican identity, because, when served, it features the colors of the Mexican flag: green (poblano chiles); white (creamy salsa); and red (pomegranates). Mexicans traditionally enjoy chiles en nogada in September, the …
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By Vanessa Sam and Christian Valera Rebolledo No matter where one goes in Mexico, everybody knows of his legend. But did his story really happen? Juan José de los Reyes Martínez Amaro became part of Mexico’s history under his nickname, “El Pípila.” He was born in San Miguel de Allende, in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1782. …
María Félix was one of Mexico’s greatest actresses. She also helped the country secure one of its greatest wonders: the Metro, Mexico City’s subway system. That legacy is thanks to her fourth husband, French banker Alexander Berger, who was instrumental in financing Mexico City’s metro system so La Doña, as she came to be known, …
Acclaimed Actress María Félix Influenced Cinema And Mexico City’s Subway System Read More »
Costa Rican coffee is steeped in tradition. Costa Rican people care deeply for every step of its production process, from selecting the beans to serving the drink and accompanying it at the table. Recognized with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Costa Rican coffee has a 200-year-plus history. The first coffee beans arrived in the …
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Mexican tequila makers view their craft as an art involving special techniques that balance consistency, taste and smell. A poorly made tequila can leave a person blind or so the myths say. In the Tequila Altos region in Jalisco, Mexico, tequila brews to perfection. It is not just a matter of hard work and goodwill, …
When Roman Catholic children receive their First Communion in Mexico, their families throw a party. After the religious ceremony, people gather at a house or commercial venue to share a meal in a celebration that has a deep symbolic meaning. The Catholic sacrament of First Communion involves the act of receiving the Eucharist for the …
First Communion Serves As A Rite Of Passage For Catholic Children Read More »
One of the staples of modern cuisine is the potato. It’s a versatile ingredient that can add flavor to any recipe. Baked, mashed, or even fried, the potatoes have nourished today’s world for generations. It wasn’t always so. Thousands of years ago, the inhabitants of the Andes began consuming the first edible potatoes. The vast …
Primary education, grades one through sixth, was not always a right for Mexicans. Ages ago, children did not have an introduction that could help ease the start of primary school – intellectually, socially or culturally. As a result, children grew up in a limited knowledge environment, which affected the professional future of thousands of Mexicans. …
Kid Stuff: The History Of Mexico’s Kindergartens Read More »