By Enrique Vega Ayala Official Chronicler of Mazatlán In the collective memory of Mazatlecos, since 1975 the indelible memory of a cyclone has been linked to Olivia, which struck the port between 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, and 1:30…
By Francisco Chiquete Outside, the gusts of wind howled ferociously. Inside, the wooden walls of the house shook harder each time. My brother and I had naïvely stayed behind to guard the house, not really knowing what it was we…
By Sophia Boccard, Architectural Designer It’s that time of year again, when the city center wakes up to art, tradition, and familiar faces returning home for the season. The heat begins to ease (well, sort of!), Cultura announces its winter…
Photo from the private collection of Alfonso Cornejo Margarita Montes “Kid Maya”Boxer Enrique Vega AyalaOfficial chronicler of Mazatlán Margarita Montes was a pioneer in turning the proclamations of gender equality into reality. She was not necessarily the very first in…
In the vibrant historic center of Mazatlán, one building rises above the plazas, narrow streets, and colorful colonial façades: the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. With its striking twin yellow towers and elegant architecture, it is not only the…
In the heart of Mazatlán’s historic center, surrounded by colorful colonial buildings and lively plazas, stands one of the city’s most beloved landmarks — the Ángela Peralta Theater. This elegant 19th-century theater is more than just a performance venue; it’s…
Here is a good article on the similarities and differences between the Day of the Dead and Halloween ... Why Halloween And Day Of The Dead Are Two Completely Different Traditions? While the above article emphasizes the differences between the…
This is a well-done, succinct, and entertaining summary of Mexican history from the time of the Mayans through the Mexican Revolution. The Mexican commentors on the video seem to agree... For those seeking somewhat more detail, I have provided some…
“Las Posadas” derives from the Spanish word posada (lodging, or accommodation) which, in this case, refers to the inn from the Christian Nativity story... It is a Mexican tradition that commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to…
Translated subtitles for non-Spanish speakers (with a few of the usual Google Translate gaffes) ... Start then pause the video. Put vour curser on the video. Click on the "CC" button to turn on subtitles. Click on the Settings gear…