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José Guadalupe Posada, the Illustrator Who Made Catrinas an Iconic Symbol of Día de Muertos

Remezcla Estaff — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 22:54:19 +0000

Día de Muertos celebrations have existed in the Americas for centuries, originating in pre-Hispanic communities. But it wasn’t until the turn of the century that the iconic calavera images that symbolize the holiday today became popular. We have one man to thank for that: the famed printmaker and engraver José Guadalupe Posada. Born in 1852

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How Marigolds Became the Iconic Flower Used to Celebrate Dia de Muertos

Remezcla Estaff — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 22:13:46 +0000

For centuries, Día de Muertos celebrations in Mexico have been characterized by the vibrant yellow and orange hues of the marigold flower, also known as cempasúchil. The flower is one of the most iconic symbols of the annual holiday that celebrates and honoring the dearly departed. But how did cempasúchil become such an integral part

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Making Tailgate Burritos with Guisados’ Armando De La Torre Jr.

Remezcla Estaff — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:47:47 +0000

Icy coolers of cerveza Estrella Jalisco, heaps of carne asada on the grill, and a sea of green jerseys: this is what you’re likely to find at a Los Angeles tailgate for the Mexico National Team. After all, LA has the largest Mexican & Mexican-American population in the country – so you’re all but guaranteed

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Rep Your El Tri Pride With This Fashion-Forward Bomber Jacket From Raggedy Tiff Designer Jessica Resendiz

Remezcla Estaff — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:37:37 +0000

Vibrant colors and textures, metallic foils on lucha libre mascaras, folklorico dresses with beautiful trims – these are some of the sights Raggedy Tiff designer Jessica Resendiz took in at a recent El Tri match, where fans were decked out in green to support their team. Despite all the creativity on display, however, Resendiz observed

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Go Full Mexa and Make the Pefect Michelada While Watching El Tri

Remezcla Estaff — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:30:08 +0000

This week, the World Cup kicked off without the US Men’s National Team – which means North America’s true team, El Tri, has extra support and fandom behind them. After all, Mexico’s national team has already basically made the US their second home; some of its biggest stars play in the MLS, they sell more

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Why Do Some World Cup Teams Have Stars on Their Jerseys?

Remezcla Estaff — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 21:33:11 +0000

Every four years, a soccer pitch becomes the world’s axis. The dreams and triumphs and frustrations of nations get pinned to the fates of 32 teams. People stop working, studying – breathing even – as they don their team’s jersey with pride and watch the ball roll. With so many eyes trained on the field,

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Germany vs. Mexico: Who Wins?

Adriana Cataño — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:21:41 +0000

When the FIFA World Cup Draw placed Mexico in the latest Group of Death – one that includes an opening date against reigning champion Germany – the gasp from El Tri fans was heard around the world. Sure, landing in this position isn’t necessarily an automatic death sentence – but they don’t call Mexico’s Round

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A Look Back at Mexico’s Round-of-16 World Cup Curse

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:28:13 +0000

Most Mexicans went crazy with dread when the 2018 FIFA World Cup Draw placed El Tri in the latest Group of Death, with Germany, South Korea, and Sweden. But all I could think about was 1994. I was 15 then, and it would be the first World Cup I paid attention to (I vaguely remembered

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Before There Were Rap Battles, There Were Mexican Coplas

Remezcla Estaff — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:07:15 +0000

It’s no exaggeration to call Pedro Infante the idol of Mexico, a man who earned his nickname: “El Inmortal.” Infante’s life was one of the ultimate rags-to-riches stories; born in humble Sinaloa, he became one of Mexico’s greatest actors. As one of los Tres Gallos Mexicanos (a trio that included on-screen rival Jorge Negrete), he

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