On November 1, two years passed since the fire that consumed part of the José Peón Contreras theater’s facilities and led to …
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Agustín Parra, the official supplier to the Vatican, creates sculptures for a church in Mérida
Agustín Parra is currently one of the best-known sculptors, painters, and woodworkers in Mexico. He carves each piece with great skill. His …
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Cultural journalism is key to the dissemination of new projects
Within the 4th State Theater Congress in Yucatán, journalists Andrea Segura, Itzel Chan, and Ricardo Pat agreed that cultural journalism must make …
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Local Congress declare the Vaquería and the Hanal Pixan as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Yucatán
The plenary session of the local congress unanimously approved this Wednesday the 24th the declaration of the Vaquería and the Hanal Pixan …
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From Peto to the United States: Mayan culture expert presents his book abroad
The engineer and representative of the Xok k’iin collective, Bernardo Caamal Itzá, was invited to participate as a panelist in the annual …
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In Situ, the new digital catalog of artists and galleries in Yucatán
The Secretariat of Culture and Arts of Yucatan (Sedeculta) presented the digital catalog In Situ, considered a new tool to promote the …
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As absurd as it may sound, the Mexican president says his country is the world’s leading cultural power Mexican President Andres Manuel …
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Yucatecan popular art is recognized with state competition
The State Government, through the Yucatecan Institute of Entrepreneurs (IYEM), and in coordination with the National Fund for the Promotion of Crafts, …
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The Chamber of Representatives could consider repatriating the remains of Porfirio Díaz to Mexico, following the presentation of a resolution by Congressman …
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Once again, the Progreso-based artist Edith Villanueva highlighted Yucatán in an international Body Paint contest, where she won third place over dozens …