By Marcia and Jan Chaiken
Around the time that most of Mexico is observing Semana Santa, the holy week leading up to Easter, the Jewish population of Mexico (over 60,000 people in 2010) is celebrating Passover, a joyous eight days on the Jewish calendar. Passover is the celebration of release of the Israelite nation from enslaved captivity in Egypt over 3000 years ago. Continue reading Passover
By Brooke Gazer
The Isthmus of Tehuántepec is about 200KM south of Huatulco. Women from this region, who are referred to as “Tehuanas”, hold several elaborate celebrations each year. We all like to dress up when attending an important event and these ladies are certainly no exception. The traditional formal costume of Tehuanas is among the most ornate and distinctive in Mexico. In fact Frida Kahlo, who had a flair for the dramatic, often favored this style. The two piece dresses are frequently made of dark velvet and are covered in a vivid motif of embroidered flowers. This ensemble is referred to as a “Traje de Gala” (party dress) and the elaborate hand work can take up to a year to complete. These works of art sell for as much as 20,000 pesos although less ornate examples are available. Since not everyone can afford to own a “Traje de Gala” it is possible to rent one for 1000- 1500 pesos. Continue reading Tehuana Celebrations
By Neal Erickson
Mariachi not only describes a unique style of Mexican Music, it refers to the groups, the individuals in them, and the tradition that originated in the mid-19th century (see “Mariachi”- Huatulco Eye, February 2012). Continue reading Women Mariachi
By Julie Etra
The people I have spoken with are in 100% agreement that Mexican chickens are much more flavorful than chickens from the United States (can’t speak for Canada or Europe) and I have a hard time adjusting when I return, even with the ‘free-range’ organic versions. The skin is also a lot yellower than what I am used to; there is a lot of misinformation out there on why they are so much yellower than what we see up north. The yellowness is a result of carotenoids, organic pigments, being absorbed by the skin. Continue reading Yellow Chicken
By Kathy Taylor
There are people who look at Huatulco’s manicured boulevards and immaculate all inclusives and say to me, “you don’t live in real Mexico.” Hah! This IS real Mexico, the new Mexico, the Mexico of national travellers, sophisticated hospitality professionals, and shifting regional populations. Continue reading Barbacoa: The REAL Mexico
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