Aculturame’s 6th Anniversary and the Virginia Indian Festival
On September 2012, Aculturame blog launched with my first blog The Virginia Indian Festival. I want to take the time…
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A Walking Tour of Historic Downtown San Luis Potosí
As you might have read on my previous writings, San Luis Potosí has a very special place in my heart,…
Introducing my new Blog: The Point of Convergence
Thank you to those of you who follow my blog and particularly to those who take the time to read…
Norbulingka – The Serenity of the Jeweled Garden
Norbulingka is the summer palace where the Dalai Lama used to reside. It is also one of the most serene…
Zacahuil – An ancient culinary tradition started by the Ancient Aztecs, still practiced today
One of the reasons many domestic travelers visit the Huastec Region of Mexico is to enjoy the delicious ethnic…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Let us build bridges of understanding by sharing our cultural stories! In celebration of Native American Heritage Month also known…
The Amazing Journey of the Pumpkin and its Origins
The versatile and resilient pumpkin has been through an amazing journey, one that is not often emphasized. Without pumpkins Halloween…
Las Pozas of Edward James
The Man with a Dream Welcome to Xilitla, a small town hidden in the central state of San Luis Potosi…
How Lila Downs is changing the perception of indigenous women
Growing up in Mexico without an indigenous woman role model meant I didn’t see women of indigenous descent who were…
Cinco de Mayo – Commemorating Mexico’s victory against French Imperialism
Perhaps one of the most celebrated adopted holidays in the United States and one that is often misunderstood is the…
