Category: Michoacan

Traditional Bread Fair Michoacan 2019

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From the famous “conchas”, to the cream breads and “piloncillo” breads, artisanal breads are an important part of the Mexican tradition. That is why the Traditional Bread Fair is held in Michoacan, so that bakers from all over the state can share their delicious creations. The fair will be held from October 18th to 20th in the Valladolid square, located in front of the San Francisco temple in downtown Morelia. As in previous years, the event will feature different artistic and cultural activities, in addition to having San Luis Potosi…

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Morelia International Film Festival

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The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) is considered one of the most important in Latin America. It was created in 2003 with the purpose of promoting the work of Mexican filmmakers, spreading film culture in Mexico and creating a platform where the general public, national filmmakers and the international community can interact. During this 10-day event, national filmmakers compete in 4 different sections: Michoacan section, Mexican short film, Mexican feature film and Mexican documentary. In addition, there are workshops, conferences, retrospectives and premieres of films, both national and international. FICM…

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Glass Christmas Ornament Fair in Tlalpujahua

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This beautiful Magic Town of Michoacan invites everyone to the 20th edition of the traditional Glass Christmas Ornament Fair. During this annual event, the artisans of Tlalpujahua showcase their most beautiful and creative designs of blown glass Christmas balls, as well as many other ornaments and decorations for the holidays. This year, the fair will run for 7 weeks beginning on September 28 and ending on December 15. Most of the artisans will be located, as every year, inside the Municipal Auditorium, however, many more stalls can be found along…

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Mezcalmania, a Mezcal and Gastronomy Festival

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Mezcalmanía is a festival created in 2014 that integrates different traditional Mexican beverages, such as mezcal, tequila, pulque, charanda, rum, artisan distillates and artisan beers; in addition to a variety of typical gastronomy elaborated by the “traditional cooks”. The objective of this festival is to make these traditional beverages and food known to the public who regularly do not have access to them in the same place. In addition, Mezcalmanía seeks to promote culture, responsible consumption and acceptance in different markets. This is accompanied by activities, music and folkloric dance,…

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Indigenous Film and Video Festival

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At the end of August we will be able to enjoy the 15th edition of the Indigenous Film and Video Festival in the city of Morelia, which main concern is to revalue and reaffirm the culture, traditions, cosmogony, everyday life and problems of the native people of Mexico. This festival was created in 2005 under the name of Festival de Video Indígena (Indigenous Video Festival). In addition to being based in Morelia, it is shown in different cities of the country, as well as in indigenous communities. It is dedicated…

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Morelia World Heritage Site

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By Liliana Rodriguez Before the Spanish Conquer, the region that is now Morelia was known as Guayangareo valley and it was inhabited by a native group called the pirindas. The city was founded in 1541, but it received de name of Valladolid until 1577. In 1582, it replaced Patzcuaro as Capital of the Province of Mechoacan. During the 17th century Morelia experienced a period of growth and development; the convents of San Francisco and San Agustin were built during the first years, then the ones of El Carmen, La Merced…

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A magic Town named Patzcuaro

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By Liliana Rodriguez The origins of the city now considered “magic town” have to be traced back to the 1324. It was the first capital of the Purepecha Empire, which was replaced later by Tzintzuntzan. After the Spanish conquer, the bishopric of Michoacan was founded in 1538 with Vasco de Quiroga as the first bishop. The next year, he managed to make Patzcuaro the capital of the province and the see. Vasco de Quiroga favoured the increment of population by inviting many Indigenous and Spanish families. This happened around 1540,…

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Tzintzuntzan, the city of humingbirds

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By Liliana Rodriguez HISTORY The City of Hummingbirds (translated from Purepecha to English) was the capital and the most important ceremonial center of the Purepecha Empire, because this place was were all the tribute was received. It was the biggest and most populated city in the whole region. After the Spanish Conquer, it was given the title of Capital City of the Province of Michoacan in 1523. A few years later, Vasco de Quiroga moved the capital to Patzcuaro. The city lost its social and economic importance after 1539, becoming…

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“Dying in Mexico/Michoacan” Seminar

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Patzcuaro, Michoacan. – On Wednesday, March 20th, the first date of the seminar entitled “Dying in Mexico/Michoacan” took place. Its main objective was to inform attendees about what actions they can take to prepare for an imminent event: death, mainly, death when you reside in a foreign country, in this case, Mexico. The seminar was held at the La Jacaranda Cultural Center and lasted 5 hours, with a half-hour break during which a light lunch was served. About 26 people attended, all foreigners residing in Mexico. The speakers at the…

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Buying a Retirement Home in Pátzcuaro

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By Rose Anastasi USA Licensed Real Estate Agent This June my husband and I made our dream of retiring to Mexico a reality. This is not a decision to be entered into lightly and there are many well meaning people who will give you wrong information. Such as the lovely Facebook moderator who told me we didn’t need anything for our initial visit to immigration; but I’ll save that for another time. Buying a home in a foreign country can be quite a daunting task. The best thing that you…

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