The Guachichiles and Cerro de San Pedro
My family and I recently came back from spending Christmas in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. During that trip we visited…
Posts Tagged 'cultural preservation'
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Grownup Navajo – The Transformative Power of Grandmothers in our Culture
The mission of Aculturame is to educate and inspire people on cultural, social, and historical aspects of indigenous cultures. In…
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…
