Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 64 Day of the Dead celebrations is a cultural pillar for Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality. The contagious joy of the vibrant decorations, foods and music, give this celebration transcend languages, borders and beliefs. Discover the origin […]
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Day of the Dead Ep.48
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 48 More than any other Mexican tradition, Dia de muertos brings together ancient indigenous and European traditions. This fascinating and culturally significant tradition is listed as UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity, celebrated in films, songs, poems […]
Christmas and celebrations in Mexico
The conversion of the indigenous population into Christianism was one of the priorities of the colonial government in the New World, the economic and political reasons behind it were that Rome was the largest financier of Spain’s colonial expansion, the reality of this process is that the relationship between the […]
Mexico’s Day of the Dead Ep.16
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 16 Day of the dead is one of Mexico’s most famous celebrations. Mexico death is associated with rituals that are rich and amazing tradition, combining ancient indigenous rites with catholic symbolisms that created this world-famous fiesta, this fascinating and […]
Mexican Independence Day! Ep.13
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 13 September is a very patriotic month in Mexico, as we commemorate our independence from Spain which took place on Sep 16 1810 and it pretty much marks the start of a very long season of national fiestas that […]