Frida Kahlo Painting Sells for $1.8 Million
A Frida Kahlo painting which was previously unseen was just sold by Sotheby’s for $1.8 million dollars. The name of the painting is Girl with the Necklace, and dis one[…]
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Pope Francis to Embrace Indigenous Customs in Mexico
Pope Francis to embrace indigenous customs on Mexico visit Pontiff tells leaders to make country a land “where you don’t have to emigrate to dream” OtrosGuardarEnviar por correoImprimir PABLO ORDAZ[…]
Day of the Dead Ceremonies in Mexico
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/31/world/americas/halloween-creeps-in- where-local-tradition-ruled-the-living-and-dead-.html?ref=americas&_r=0 Here is a very interesting article from the New York Times dear readers about the ancient traditions and ceremonies celebratd for Day of the Dead in Mexico. Enjoy!
Hurricane Odile
Dear readers, Here is the latest on the massive hurracane named Odile that bashed into Mexico, and left so much damage and destruction behind.
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