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Roma and Mexico’s Very Own Alfonso Cuarón Posted by Karoly Molina on Jan 17, 2019
Who has not heard about Netflix’s latest movie Roma? There has been so much talk of the movie and of its director Alfonso Cuarón, of the awards received and of the great movie it is. I recently saw the movie and was taken back by the story as much as by the amazing photography involved. Every shot…
The best events that brought Argentina to the spotlight in 2018 Posted by Anais on Dec 31, 2018
El país del tango was the scenario for many important events in 2018, even within the context of a national economic crisis that has risen Argentina’s inflación to its highest peak since the 90’s. Let’s delve into the most interesting events that made Argentina show up on the news this year. A new satellite in…
Holiday Traditions in Mexico Posted by Karoly Molina on Dec 13, 2018
The holidays are upon us! December is filled with so many festivities and traditions around the world, and Mexico is no exception. In this post, I will cover just a few of the traditions that some people observe such as posadas, ponche, los villancicos, and el nacimiento. Guadalupe-Reyes The party marathon that stretches from December 12 to January…
La Navidad en Perú (Christmas in Peru) Posted by sasha on Dec 12, 2018
La Navidad es una fiesta muy importante en Perú (Christmas is a very important holiday in Peru). Christmas celebrations in Peru date all the way back to 1535 when the Spanish conquistadors brought Catholicism here. These days, about 75% of Peruvians identify as Catholics. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what it’s…
Celebrating Your Birthday- Mexican Style! Posted by Karoly Molina on Dec 6, 2018
I love celebrating birthdays! It is a great time to eat good food, have a good time and share your good fortune with those you love most. After celebrating 6 birthdays in the Netherlands, I have a strong appreciation of how we do birthdays in Mexico. If your birthday is coming up and you are…
Presidential Inauguration 2018 in Mexico Posted by Karoly Molina on Nov 29, 2018
The inauguration of the newly elected President of Mexico will take place on December 1st, 2018, and expectations are high. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, or AMLO, won the presidency by a little over 50% of the votes, beating his opponents by a certain majority. What can we expect during the toma de protesta, as this inaugural…
Baseball expressions in everyday Spanish Posted by Anais on Nov 19, 2018
Now that MLB’s winter season is here, the “Play ball!” shout can be heard from Central America to the north coast of South America, where béisbol (baseball) is eagerly followed by young and old alike since its introduction in that region in the 19th century. America’s old-time favorite sport is so much ingrained in the…