Armando Santini 04/12/24 Armando Santini 04/12/24

Mexican Pink. The color that gives identity to a nation

In 1949 during a presentation of his fashion collection at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York, Valdiosera was interviewed by an American journalist about the color bougainvillea as the chromatic axis in his catwalk, which the artist pointed out that the decision to take that specific shade of pink came from its widespread use in Mexican culture, from flowers, textiles, toys, sweets, decoration and painting.

Armando Santini 21/11/24 Armando Santini 21/11/24

Mexico's true cultural festival

The International Cervantino Festival (FIC) year after year manages to bring together cultural expressions from different parts of the world, whether traditional or modern, the objective of the festival is not only to bring together the public, it is also to seek and create new artistic expressions based on the creation of artistic communities that unite cultures.

Armando Santini 21/10/24 Armando Santini 21/10/24

Folkloric Ballet of Amalia Hernandez

It has become a tradition in the city, every Wednesday night and every Sunday morning a play full of references to the history and traditions of Mexico is performed.

It seems to me an activity that you have to do when you visit Mexico City, it is a very complete show, besides the places where they are presented are iconic, such as the Palace of Fine Arts and other times in the Chapultepec Castle, you can buy tickets directly at the box office or by ticket master.

Armando Santini 24/09/24 Armando Santini 24/09/24

3 geniuses for an iconic Mexican song.

For this interpretation to happen 3 geniuses of music had to work, of course the singer José José with a unique voice, with which he reached very difficult registers, Roberto Cantoral who composed the song “El Triste” when he was returning to Mexico by plane, to attend the funeral of his mother and last but not least the orchestra conductor José Sabre Marroquín, outstanding musician who spent years playing jazz and classical music.

Armando Santini 22/09/24 Armando Santini 22/09/24

Chiles en Nogada: The interesting origin of a national symbol

Chile en Nogada was invented, but it has an interesting origin, origin that pushes to create legends and myths, making this dish something unique in Mexican gastronomy, it is part of the Mexican identity and pride, if you have the opportunity to visit Mexico in September, I invite you to eat Chile en Nogada, I promise you will not regret it.

Armando Santini 14/09/24 Armando Santini 14/09/24

The mystery of the obsidian monkey vase

The obsidian vessel in the shape of a monkey is one of the most iconic pieces of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, it is considered by experts as one of the masterpieces of the cultures of central Mexico. But is it really authentic?

Armando Santini 12/09/24 Armando Santini 12/09/24

The Miracle of Visiting the National Museum of Anthropology

The National Museum of Anthropology is the most important museum in Mexico and precisely on September 17, 2024 it will be 60 years since its inauguration, in the precinct located on Av. Reforma in Mexico City, it is also the most visited museum in Mexico

Armando Santini 13/08/24 Armando Santini 13/08/24

The True Mexican Novel

The best 19th century Mexican novel

Armando Santini 05/08/24 Armando Santini 05/08/24

Secret Places in Teotihuacan

Secret places to visit at Teotihucan. The world heritage site has more that pyramids. Hidden museum and many ancient paintings in situ. Only the experts know about.