Markets are always on peoples’ minds when they come to Mexico City. After all, this one of the many things that makes the city to vibrant and delicious. But what are the markets like β mellow, chaotic, upscale, downhome?...
Candelaria is Coming
Two years ago I got hooked on Candelaria. It started with a trip to Talavera street in the Merced where my friend Arturo educated me about the tradition of the baby Jesus and the year’s most popular “outfit.” “Some...
La Merced Turns 57
The pouring rain, the noise and chaos were all worth it to see this guy: Need I say more?Β The band β Black Power β came all the way from Veracruz to kick off the celebration of La Merced’s...
The Cult of San Charbel and a Few Other Maronite Fun Facts
βIs that Lebanese?β I think to myself. Because I don’t know Latin that well, but it doesn’t sound like Latin to me, then again my liturgy-recognition skills aren’t what they should be either. I’m sitting at Mass at the...