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…
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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…
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…
Zacahuil – an ancient culinary tradition of the Huastec peoples
One of my fondest memories of the Husteca Potosina, the Huastec region of Mexico, is savoring the famous zacahuil, the…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Aculturame’s 4th Anniversary
This post is dedicated to both the Native American Heritage Month celebration in the United States as well as Aculturame’s…
How we celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Luis Potosí
Towards the end of October, my grandmother made preparations for this special holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the…
Shang Hai Jade Buddha Temple
In the middle of one of the most bustling and loud cities in China there still remains one of the…
